I have long held that colleges have become higher high schools. There are many reasons for this, but a recent article offers food for thought regarding the outcome--many people who go to college are not likely to finish, and many who do finish are still poorly prepared for the challenges that await. Currently I am trying to help students with varying personal, psychological, and motivational problems. Many are not prepared for college level reading, writing, or thinking. I have a Gen. Psych class that will yield 30-35% Fs and Ds, a 300 level Personality Class of evening students where many cannot read or comprehend the text or lecture and are expecting high school or lower level questions and tons of extra credit when they don't know the material. Many will not succeed in my class or in college, or even later should they somehow graduate. Are they victims of the popular idea that college is necessary for all jobs? Is it really? Consider: America's Most Overrated Product: the Bachelor's Degree at http://chronicle.com/free/v54/i34/34b01701.htm
Gary Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
