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This is a good example of how the old business model is so entrenched within the educational institution, that we can't see for forest for the trees. Experienced, retired professors are willing to teach for free. But we can't figure out how to make that work. Hmm... perhaps because money interests outweigh education interests? Is that a crowded football stadium I hear roaring??
Where are our priorities? Look what Open University is doing (started by retired professors I remind you). With all our brains, we can't figure out how to make a new model sustainable? I find that hard to believe. What is easier to believe is that the discomfort faced by the entrenched at the thought of losing their jobs, prevents them for doing their job which is to educate the next generation.
If our forefathers had this attitude when founding our Nation, we wouldn't have a nation. Self sacrifice for the common and future good took precedence over personal comforts. Who wants to make a difference? really?? (posted 1/4/10)
This is a good example of how the old business model is so entrenched within the educational institution, that we can't see for forest for the trees. Experienced, retired professors are willing to teach for free. But we can't figure out how to make that work. Hmm... perhaps because money interests outweigh education interests? Is that a crowded football stadium I hear roaring??
Where are our priorities? Look what Open University is doing (started by retired professors I remind you). With all our brains, we can't figure out how to make a new model sustainable? I find that hard to believe. What is easier to believe is that the discomfort faced by the entrenched at the thought of losing their jobs, prevents them for doing their job which is to educate the next generation.
If our forefathers had this attitude when founding our Nation, we wouldn't have a nation. Self sacrifice for the common and future good took precedence over personal comforts. Who wants to make a difference? really?? (posted 1/4/10)
