i think the entire education system needs to be redesigned. I hope if this is accomplished there is greater ease in taking classes tied to other degree tracks. I hope one day a liberal arts degree could be a degree that a student could design on their own based on a formula that includes basic classes but could include expansion into other fields linked to the students' interests. There is a great deal of regulation in the professional tracks that need review that would broaden the graduates' knowledge base. Swimming is a great idea for everyone and should be accomplished by the time of high school graduation on pass/fail and can be taught ofter school/private sector. More should be taught between grades 1 - 12 and college should be a time of intensive study from the beginning and the courses taught the first 2 years that are required should really be taught in high school. Perhaps we need more professionals available to help guide students through the course selection process.

Actually, I've wondered for some time about some of the "majors" taxpayers are funding and how they will lead to any kind of job. African-American studies may be most interesting, but what do you do with that major when you're going out to get a job? This is not a retorical question--I really don't know what that major would prepare you to do in the world of work (other than teaching African-American studies).

On a similar note, I wonder if we should not stop pretending that the football/basketball players are "student-athletes" and just allow the NFL and NBA to fund ALL of the cost of those programs as "minor leagues" similar to the minor leagues in baseball.

Finally some common sense out of Raleigh. Taxpayers should no longer be subsidizing useless programs in these money pit Universities. Especially since we are seeing these "majors" were mostly being used to keep athletes able to play at unc-ch. This money saved at the University level would be better served in the public or community college system.

Did NC make a mistake in voting him in for governor?

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Way too soon to tell. That is a question that might be able to be answered in 6 to 8 months.

Actually, you are wrong. 100% wrong. The NC constitution most certainly does list education as a right and requires the state to fund it. I believe every other state has similar clauses in their constitutions. bill0

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It may very well be and should be a State issue, however comparing these issues is pointless. The US Bill of Rights specifically addresses the right to arms, nothing on Education, with the exception to the Second Bill of Rights that FDR proposed should happen.

He is already sounding like Bev

You are absolutely right. Did NC make a mistake in voting him in for governor?

I had thought McCrory would make a good governor; but I am slowing seeing that I was wrong. Did not vote for him, but I expected him to do right for the NC people. Already he is giving out raises. Is he another Purdue? Lord, help us and I certainly hope not. Keep your eyes on him, he slowly messing up.

Choice? When you choose a major you have to take certain classes and pick from accepted electives. There are very few choices and if you have look lately weight lifting, swimming really don't pertain to the Science major my son just had. Only added dollars to the cost of getting that degree. And before you jump on the fact swimming is important and can save your life bla, bla or being healthy is important bla bla. He was an athlete in college and could swim like a fish. TiminNCisBack

Once you hit 12 credit hours, the price stops increasing. That's why people take a range from easy to harder classes to hit over 12 hours. Adding a "blah blah blah" course after 12 doesn't add to the tuition cost. The fact he could swim like a fish ensured it increased his GPA without increasing the cost.

He is already sounding like Bev. Maybe he should stayed after class for extra help.

"Why the comparison? From a quick glance, one issue is protected by the Bill of Rights and the other isn't. Although it is a moral obligation to educate, I didn't see it was a protected right. Could be wrong, or you could just be sideways.............AGAIN."

Actually, you are wrong. 100% wrong. The NC constitution most certainly does list education as a right and requires the state to fund it. I believe every other state has similar clauses in their constitutions.

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