It will be readily admitted, that a degree conferred by an university, ought to be a pledge to the public that he who holds it possesses a certain quantity of knowledge.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It is possible to get an education at a university. It has been done; not often.
Universities ought to be aware of the degree they would want to accept funding from governments like China to work on, say, face recognition technology.
The University conceives of itself as dedicated to the power of the intellect. Its commitment is to the way of reason.
Employers have decided that having the breadth of knowledge that's associated with a four-year degree is often something they want to see in the people they give that job to.
Universities used to prepare young adults for the real world. I dare say the graduates today go in without a clue and graduate without a clue. It's time to acknowledge the college degree is not worth what it was in the past. Times are changing, and so is the way we prepare our youth to survive in a competitive world.
On education, in order to ensure that America remains a world leader, we must create an educated, skilled workforce in the vital areas of science, math, engineering and information technology. At the same time, we must give every student access to a college degree.
The notion that every well educated person would have a mastery of at least the basic elements of the humanities, sciences, and social sciences is a far cry from the specialized education that most students today receive, particularly in the research universities.
Public education is our greatest pathway to opportunity in America. So we need to invest in and strengthen our public universities today, and for generations to come.
Everyone has a right to a university degree in America, even if it's in Hamburger Technology.
It seems everyone knows a college degree is important, but few have a plan to keep it affordable.
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