Don't Send Your Kid to College
Yes, that is my title. It is my firm belief, too. Read the whole thing before getting mad. And it may seem strange from someone who has worked in higher education for forty years and has three graduate degrees. I don't write this post because I am against higher education or because it hasn't had a place in my life. It's central to who I am (but not the core). I love what I do, where I work, the blessing of working with my students and colleagues, and the exploration of ideas. I believe in higher education's promise for America and for individuals. But I still believe in the advice in the title, and I will deal with this topic in two parts: First, don't send your kid to COLLEGE. Second, don't SEND your kid to college. First. College is not for everyone. It's definitely not for everyone at 18 years of age. In my 40 years in the classroom and as an administrator, in all types of institutions, I have seen two phenomena. The fi