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Post by Soccerhouse on Apr 14, 2021 20:05:44 GMT -5
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Post by rocko1989 on Apr 15, 2021 4:20:34 GMT -5
Good question about the admission standards. I think we all know there are different standards for athletes than the general student body. My suspicion is players utilizing this program will be judged by the minimums required for athletes, not the typical student standards. Of course, I could be wrong.
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Post by footyfan on Apr 15, 2021 4:36:45 GMT -5
I think the bigger question is "Why would they chose University of South Carolina?"
My guess is it is purely a marketing stunt. There are 3 USL clubs and no MLS clubs in SC. They want an MLS club in SC. (MLS Next too?)
Also, is it in spite of, or because of the quality of education U of SC provides? It's not ranked highly for anything bit international business. Clemson offers a better online education as well.
Something is fishy.
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 15, 2021 6:18:17 GMT -5
My guess is that it is this
"Carolina Online, which launched earlier this month, is the University of South Carolina’s system-wide comprehensive effort to deliver rigorous bachelor and graduate degree programs online. With over 65 programs offered through Carolina Online, and a single tuition rate for in-state and out-of-state students, UofSC is ensuring that higher education is accessible for all with this new initiative."
Sounds like Carolina has set up a strong online program. Also in the article they spoke of being happy to help those with interrupted lifestyles. I guess meaning the programs could be when you are available which not a lot of universities would find attractive or easy to do. Maybe they already are ready to do it?? Who knows, but it sounds like a good thing to me.
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Post by bogan on Apr 15, 2021 6:25:34 GMT -5
My guess is that it is this "Carolina Online, which launched earlier this month, is the University of South Carolina’s system-wide comprehensive effort to deliver rigorous bachelor and graduate degree programs online. With over 65 programs offered through Carolina Online, and a single tuition rate for in-state and out-of-state students, UofSC is ensuring that higher education is accessible for all with this new initiative." Sounds like Carolina has set up a strong online program. Also in the article they spoke of being happy to help those with interrupted lifestyles. I guess meaning the programs could be when you are available which not a lot of universities would find attractive or easy to do. Maybe they already are ready to do it?? Who knows, but it sounds like a good thing to me. How is this different from the University of Phoenix, et al. other than being promoted by MLS? I’m glad players have another option...but kind of sounds to me like a nothing burger. |
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Post by Soccerhouse on Apr 15, 2021 6:53:29 GMT -5
Yea, they need to add in some more details, because this sounds like for-profit colleges like
DeVry
ITT
University of Phoenix etc
the ultimate downside is what we all know, accreditation may be questioned.
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Post by Futsal Gawdess on Apr 15, 2021 8:42:19 GMT -5
This is the beginning salvo of a model patterned on the NFL/MLB/NBA model. The NFL has the same kind of partnerships with Indiana's Kelley School of Business, Penn State and the Harvard MBA program. While I know of the NBA's G-League collaborating with Duke and MLB with Northeastern University. I think it's a way for these pro leagues to educate their players to get them ready for life during and after playing. The NFLPA does offer up to $5,000 for tuition reimbursement, don't think the MLSPA does yet. Considering many of these players get off the traditional educational track early in high school, so they're usually already acclimated to the Online Model of education these days. Additionally, I think $333 per credit hour for a real accredited college course completed from anywhere in the world is pretty good. Yes it is also an opportunity to get some good will/PR and look as if they are taking a holistic approach to creating an all around better person and not just a player. I wouldn't read any more into it...
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Post by oraclesfriend on Apr 15, 2021 9:05:53 GMT -5
Yea, they need to add in some more details, because this sounds like for-profit colleges like DeVry ITT University of Phoenix etc the ultimate downside is what we all know, accreditation may be questioned. IMO is legitimacy for future employers. I mean the for profit places are sometimes looked down on. Like FG said it is not an unusual thing for pros. I think it is a good thing. |
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Post by footyfan on Apr 15, 2021 12:10:43 GMT -5
"A second rate public University in a state with a history of poorly educating its students has just now stood up an online program. They also recently split with their largest funder, likely because the guys who run it don't value women. I mean what could go wrong. "
-probably Don Garber
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Post by fan on Apr 15, 2021 14:42:17 GMT -5
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Post by footyfan on Apr 15, 2021 15:20:17 GMT -5
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