In today’s NY Times, there is a third opinion – in as many days – about higher education. This one is by Thomas Friedman, It Takes a Mentor – NYTimes.com. The others are by David Brooks and Frank Bruni (See here.). Though they contain what would be good suggestions, if only colleges were all well meaning institutions, […]
Archives for September 2014
Another Comment on David Brooks “Becoming a Real Person”
September 9, 2014 by
Becoming a Real Person – NYTimes.com. “For the life of me, I cannot fathom why David Brooks and Frank Bruni (See his piece from yesterday.) are discussing what college should be, what colleges should do, etc. , when, overall, colleges (elite or not) have become corrupt institutions. As well meaning as Brooks and Bruni may […]
The Real Purpose of a University – It Needs to be Changed
September 9, 2014 by
In today’s New York Times, David Brooks writes in his op-ed, Becoming a Real Person – NYTimes.com , that “…We have before us then, three distinct purposes for a university…”. No, there is just one – Self Aggrandizement. Here is what I wrote. “I taught at an “elite” university (Washington U. in St. Louis) and I have […]
For Frank Bruni: First Demand That They Have Integrity, The Rest of Your Good Ideas Will Follow
September 7, 2014 by
Demanding More From College – NYTimes.com. I think that this opinion is important for the misunderstanding it exhibits. I believe that this misunderstanding is based on a misplaced belief that college couldn’t really be so corrupt. But it is. By searching under “Bruni” on this blog you will find more on Mr. Bruni’s beliefs. I […]
Are Nathan’s Expectation Too High?
September 3, 2014 by
At the beginning of Chapter 1, Arum and Roksa describe the situation of “Nathan”, a recent college graduate, similar to “…many of his peers…” The book is worth the price, if only for this story. Nathan graduated in business administration with a 3.9. He lives at home, makes very little money (compared to what colleges “promise”), and is sure that […]
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