“Colleges aren’t really in the education business. Colleges are in the credentialing business.” — Josh Kaufman
Of course colleges would like to educate students along the way, but ultimately they are in the business selling credentials.
Thanks to Jeff Shelton for pointing out the quote above.
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Mohammad Elsheimy 01.03.11 at 12:50
John, can you kindly tell us what blogs (or writers) you like to read?