Msg: 2089 *Conference*
03-22-92 18:21:30
From: RICHARD HANSON
To : STEPHEN MELCHER
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #2078 (BBS TRICKS)
Yes indeed. Education is a big investment in both time and money and ultimate direction; which in turn relates to time amd money. Managing your education as a business makes sense as an adult. However, I have yet to see a school give student orientation classes covering just "how" to do personal education as a business. In fact, they [schools and teacher] do not see students as clients, nor do they feel quality obligations, i.e., if the information and skills they present are not correct then they are open for suit, or at the very least, monitary compensation. On the other hand, adult student all too often do not take their role as business person serious and slip back into their old high school ways. Generally speaking, adult education is pretty sad in this country. Finally, I have thought along these lines for some time, being an adult educator for 10 years. I've often thought that it's about time to put together a program that teaches/guides adult learners how to approach education as a business. I would really enjoy putting together and presenting such a program. I honestly feel it would benefit everyone. -Rick-