Company Of One With Dale Callahan

Do you really need a college degree to become an engineer? This subject is an often debated topic - especially in the hallowed halls of higher education. Many of my peers hotly disagree with me on this subject.  They think I am committing blasphemy to bring up the idea that we may not be adding as much value as we (or any other institution) think we are adding.  Can you become something without the degree? Even something like an engineer, where the expectation is a college degree? Let’s examine the facts. Can You Become an Engineer - or anything else - without a Degree (Podcast Outline) Education is important - but... Universities do not own the knowledge - we are one path Universities and society THINK they are the only way Universities do two critical things to add value Accountability Credentialing Universities do not ALWAYS do these things Quality education Relevant education So what will disruptive innovation look like in higher ed?  The Dim Future of Higher Education