Here's what the Student Vets of AMerica have to say about that:
PRESS RELEASE
December 4, 2012
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USA Today Opines that College Credit for Military Service may "Dumb Down" Degrees
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WASHINGTON, DC - On December 2, The Editorial Board
of USA Today denigrated the process of awarding academic credit for
military service in an article that applauded Institutions of Higher
Learning in Texas and Florida for curbing the cost of tuition. The
Editorial Board stated, "Granting more credit for previous experience
at work, or in the military, risks the dumbing down of degrees." Student
Veterans of America fully rebukes the claim that credit for prior
learning done while in the military is, somehow, a lesser form of
education than that received in a college classroom. "The
United States Military is the finest fighting force in the world," said
Michael Dakduk, Executive Director of Student Veterans of America. "It
is preposterous to think that the training, experience, and classroom
instruction that molds these individuals does not equate to that learned
in America's colleges and universities."
The USA Today article also failed to note that the American Council on Education has a comprehensive methodology that colleges and universities are encouraged to use when awarding credit for military training and experiences.
"This isn't
about dumbing down anything," said Colonel Bob Norton, Deputy Director
of Government Relations for the Military Officers Association of
America. "It's about recognizing commensurate training and work
experience for adult learners in the military community." Dakduk
further stated, "This seemingly innocuous comment, coming at the end of
an article, is a prime example of the civilian-military divide.
Stereotypes can inadvertently enter the public discourse and negatively
portray an entire generation of veterans that are bettering themselves
through higher education. These men and women are anything but 'dumbing
down' the classroom; they are enriching it. They are the future leaders
of this country."
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About Student Veterans of America
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SVA
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit coalition of student veteran organizations on
college campuses globally. SVA's mission is to provide military
veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in
higher education and following graduation. For more information, visit
us at www.studentveterans.org or visit our YouTube channel.
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