simply stunning.

uhhh…after reading the Diploma Mills article, I was actually speechless. As a college student at a reputable college, I have never bought into the idea that online courses should ever be a substitute for the real thing. Considering my own issues with rising tuition, however, I do realize that online degrees are the only option for many people and as such, they should take the responsibility of making sure the school they choose is accredited. I think that making a list of these “institutions” is a productive step in the process, but perhaps other steps like creating legislation to ensure non-accredited online programs advertise themselves as such would also be helpful. I was blown away that high-level government officials were duped into these degrees and perhaps more uncomfortable that an online degree was sufficient to get a high-level government position. I know I sound rather condescending, but I don’t think there is an adequate substitute for attending an actual college for both undergraduate and masters programs.