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“The Great College Scam”

Here it is:  approximately 60 percent of the increase in the number of college graduates from 1992 to 2008 worked in jobs that the BLS considers relatively low skilled—occupations where many participants have only high school diplomas and often even less. … Continue reading

10. December 2010 by Shlok Vaidya
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Zephyr Teachout on Virtual College

In the Washington Post. Can’t give it full treatment now. Makes some points but requires some pushback. -Shlok Sign up for my newsletter.

14. September 2009 by Shlok Vaidya
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Resilient College Organizations

Here’s an often overlooked (for good reason) segment of governance that could pioneer resilient communities: college student governments. They’re uniquely poised – Large budgets. Constituency has low disposable income. No real purpose. The real power of a student organization is … Continue reading

03. December 2008 by Shlok Vaidya
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