It’s intriguing, Dale Stephen’s idea of a college that isn’t. I’m not sure his model will ever replace the traditional idea of college in its capacity as transmitter of certification for the professional and business worlds. These patrons of academia rely on colleges to provide them with personnel of known, standardized qualities, part of which is the ability to work within a system.
On the other hand, UnCollege might be just the thing for budding entrepreneurs, or for those wanting to expand or enhance their educations. Without experience, it is difficult to design an effective program, to know what to include or how to structure it. Particularly for people with prior experience in their chosen field, and where credentials aren’t paramount, the self-motivated autodidact might find Stephen’s “institution” a perfect fit.
Dale Stephens may simply be an arrogant kid who hasn’t the patience to find out what college can provide for him. His project may fall prey to his hubris and come crashing down around him. He may, however, be a visionary taking his first steps toward a new education paradigm.
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