Jay Schalin, Director of State Policy for the John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, shared 10 myths about academia. While most readers are likely to disagree with one or more items on his list, the following group warrants additional attention:
- Everybody should go to college.
- All faculty research is necessary and/or important.
- Higher Education drives the economy.
So What?
With the cost of higher education rising faster than inflation and even faster than medical care, many are reconsidering its role and/or advocating for reform.
- Do you agree that the three items above are myths? If not, explain.
- What do you understand the role of higher education to be in shaping learning in the next few decades?
- What do you understand the role of the church to be in shaping learning in the next few decades?