TESC Overhauling Gen Ed Reqs. Not enrolled, watch out!

[mrs.b]

The moral of the story is that undesired political pressure can come from any direction, in any form, and in any forum. I remember my Business Law course - basic, dry law - was a platform for the course mentor and some of the classmates to argue the benefits of unionization. It was amusing in some discussions, aggravating in others, but the course was still done in twelve weeks and we all went our separate ways. If you agree with the platform of the mentor / majority, enjoy the warm glow of feeling justified in your opinion, and earn the best grade you can. If you disagree with the platform of the mentor / majority, politely and professionally state your case when discussion is warranted or keep your head down (whichever best fits your personality), and earn the best grade you can. In either case, you earn the best grade you can, and move on when the course is done.

In the reasonably free market of education, the only real way to "speak" loudly is to take your business elsewhere if it offends moral sensibilities too much. On the other hand, TESC has a reputation for being accepting of alternative credit forms and appear to have said the requirements are not limited to only those courses, so it is highly likely comparable CBEs will be accepted.

Perhaps a more fruitful use of the posted information and discussion is coming up with possible CBE tests to match to each requirement. That way, when the changes go into effect, forum members who are enrolling at the time can have a list ready and waiting to take to Advising and not be sideswiped and left drifting.