[gogeo]

Correct but beside the point.

Using college degrees to sort out qualifications is easily understood and effective insurance against being sued.

[wintertime]

I agree. As an employer I used college attendance to screen applicants.

As my husband says about employers requiring a college diploma, “They do because they can.” He is very dismissive about Charles Murray's arguments.

By the way....Did you read Murray's Wall Street Journal essay? I posted it in post # 92.

[MayflowerMadam]

“Using college degrees to sort out qualifications is easily understood and effective insurance against being sued.”

I have no college degree and was an excellent employee throughout my entire career, advancing into positions normally held by college grads. I was more motivated, dependable, and competent than 90% of the grads. When a grad screwed up a project, it was assigned to me and I was instructed to “fix it”.

I’d never have sued my employer. When in a lower position covered by a union, a rep encouraged me to file a grievance in order to bump someone holding the job. I could have and I’d have won due to senority. But I wouldn’t, and didn’t.

It has to do with how a person is raised from birth; not whether or not he has a college degree. These days, anyone with a pulse can get a degree. Education... well, that’s something different entirely.