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From: billwolf%hazel.cs.clemson.edu@hubcap.clemson.edu (William Thomas Wolfe, 2847 )
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Subject: Re: Education
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Date: 6 Jan 90 21:04:22 GMT
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From bralick@cs.psu.edu (Will Bralick):
> |    I have proposed the outright elimination of absolutely
> |    nothing except certain unnecessary requirements.
> 
> You have proposed the elimination of _all_ requirements.  Isn't 
> that what allowing the student to "pursue his own interests" 
> means?  

   No, I have proposed the elimination of requirements which are
   not strictly essential for the certification of a worker in a
   particular occupational specialty.  The eliminated material
   should be available optionally if requested.
 
> So "economic self-sufficiency" was a misnomer.  Why should an
> overspecialized individual get paid the current wage which 
> currently goes to a somebody with a broader educational 
> background?  Your specialist cannot bring a broad range of 
> skills to his job that a generalist can, thus deserves less money.  

   Equalize the salary by increasing the level of specialization.

   By raising the standard of specialization while holding the
   salary constant, there will be a free increase in worker quality.
 
> I am absolutely fascinated to learn how "psychic rewards" got onto
> the "financial fast track to economic success."  

   "Financial" should have read "Economic".  

   
   Bill Wolfe, wtwolfe@hubcap.clemson.edu