Category Archives: Critiques of Higher Education

Is College For Everyone?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Lisa Ransdell

My answer: NO, with some qualifications and caveats… Without realizing it, I had an opinion on the topic of college for everyone years before it became a renewed public debate. My view is grounded in my experience as a 28-year … Continue reading →

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The 99% Protest College Costs

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Lisa Ransdell

I read with interest an article in the Nov 27, 2011 Chronicle of Higher Education: “Debt Protestors Denounce Colleges For Broken Promises.” Eric Hoover’s article described the interesting ways in which Occupy Wall Street activists are protesting the high cost … Continue reading →

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