Professor Elam

I mentioned that Prof Tom Sowell was one of my favorite columnists and thinkers. Another great thinker on the opposite coast at George Mason University, is Walter Williams.

In this linked column Dr. Williams takes aim at Education Light, the fact that the more expensive the university the lighter the graduation requirements.   UT Austin and flagship A & M make the list of basic requirements. By the way, Walter Williams often sits in on Fridays when Rush is not at his microphone. Never mind whether you are a Rush fan or not, Williams will sometimes interview Sowell on the radio. No bag of wind educator or institutions is safe when these two are on the air. 

Here in San Antonio you will note I have a writing requirement in my classes. Prof Williams  column is a good example of why we do just that.  Lightweight education requirements area  frequent topic for both Sowell and Williams.  Often a book review is required, same idea. We find that our non traditional students expect a serious education. I am delighted to be a part of this campus in meeting the expectations of

whatwilltheylearn.com. 

By the way I went to the above site, go there and click on Rice with its 90% graduation rate, you will be surprised. A & M rates an A.