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> This is because universities are paid from tax money in Germany and most of Europe. Almost every university in the US takes federal money and relies on feder
by schnable 2y ago
> This is because universities are paid from tax money in Germany and most of Europe.
Almost every university in the US takes federal money and relies on federal loan guarantees to keep the high revenues pumping through. In exchange, the schools are subject to requirements by the government and they impose many. I think the bigger issue is the size and scope of higher ed here and if it's actually a good idea to to tell every school how to run their exams (and enforce it).
- skhunted 2y agoAround 50% of higher education in the United States is done at community colleges. Tuition accounts for 2/3 of our budget. State subsidy for 1/3. In the past the numbers were reversed. Enrollment in higher education went through a decade long decline. It is now the case that colleges are chasing tuition dollars. Students are the client.
- schnable 2y agoOk, but as long as the institution is taking public money, the government can impose rules and regulations on the school.
- skhunted 2y agoThat’s the Higher Learning Commission’s job. Partly their job. The HLC is a joke and an expensive farce.
- dragonwriter 2y ago> Around 50% of higher education in the United States is done at community colleges. Sure, but they don't set the rules; sure, they do much of the education, but much of the demand for them comess from bachelor’s-degree bound students, so the course selection is set by what bachelor’s degree granting institutions accept.
- skhunted 2y agoMatriculation agreements are based on content covered not on whether or not the students learned the material. But since community colleges have less grade inflation than other institutions passing our classes means more. The Higher Learning Commision is a farce. It’s purpose is for sinecures for its employees.