Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

GreatGazoo

(4,493 posts)

7. I understood his points to be more about the non-classes activities, non-mandatory

Reply to Sympthsical (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 04:52 PM

Dec 9

I think he is embracing AI as a replacement for in-class learning. And so is saying that all that is left for colleges to sell is the extended childhood / summer camp atmosphere / place to meet your future spouse / let's all go to the football game parts of the experience.

He is saying redesign the experience with AI and the job market in mind because if students aren't willing to pay for the degree alone then find out what are willing to pay for. It is "customer value model" thinking.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Tenured Prof: "Colleges Oversold Education. Now They Must Sell Connection" [View all] GreatGazoo Dec 9 OP

Mixed feelings on this Sympthsical Dec 9 #1

I understood his points to be more about the non-classes activities, non-mandatory GreatGazoo Dec 9 #7

Right, I understand Sympthsical Dec 9 #8

"Academic hiring, pay and prestige hinge overwhelmingly on research output, not pedagogy. " drmeow Dec 9 #2

Ha! I should have read your comment before posting mine below. Coventina Dec 9 #6

Yup, said the same thing below Prairie Gates Dec 9 #11

Hopefully the cost won't cut into their $500 million football stadium plans. flvegan Dec 9 #3

They used to have these things called "on campus dormitories" DBoon Dec 9 #4

Agree 100% MichMan Dec 9 #9

I call bullshit on AI delivering content. Coventina Dec 9 #5

Harvard, then USC in organization psychology / management Prairie Gates Dec 9 #10

Also, my psychology PhD program drmeow Dec 9 #12