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[QUOTE="RICuse44, post: 377792, member: 2361"]
I think the issue of becoming an expensive summer camp is a big one at most universities/colleges. The one thing that I never understood was how much money from student tuition actually goes into paying the professors. Most professors are revered for their academic accomplishments which usually comes down to their research awards/grants. The are not highly regarded because of their ability to teach. The issue then becomes prestige rather than actually teaching a kid something and seeing them grow from that experience. With many tuitions reaching the $50,000 mark (think about that for a second. a good student from a good family who may not be able to pay for their college has to take out student loans if they don't get a scholarship. they leave from there 200k in the hole and that's if they don't go on in school) i think many students are taking a long hard look at what the degree sets them up for. sure you have a piece of paper but how well are you prepared to get a job and be successful? most of the updates that have driven an increase in tuition are cosmetics- rock climibing walls, fancier labs, updated dorms, etc. i really would like some school to actually value those profs that are able to really reach kids. and i'm pretty sure there is no national ranking placing value on that.
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