I take a few days off and what happens? Donald Trump has launched an on-line university dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship.
While on-line universities are showing significant growth, entrepreneurship is an area of study that has proven to be a little more difficult to move on-line. Some of the skills are teachable via the Internet, but a good part of what is done in traditional programs is highly experiential, personalized for each student, and based on mentoring relationships. While the Internet can supplement what we do, and already is doing so, it cannot replicate all that students experience with traditional programs.
Speaking from the programs I have been involved with in recent years (here at Belmont and at the University of St. Thomas) I know we also have one other competitive advantage with "The Donald U." We believe that ethics, morals and values matter, and while making money is important and a good thing, it is not the only thing. I am afraid that Mr. Trump is going to create a bunch of "entrepreneurs on steroids" only pursuing the next transaction. Entrepreneurship can and should be so much more than what Trump U will teach.
I know, I know. Dr. Cornwall--You're fired!!
(Information of this new program came from the National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship).
