I assume regulars here have read (e.g.
here) about the latest monstrosity.
I'm in the "squeezed middle". Even if I wanted to take some sort of initiative that would lead to success under the conditions indicated by this proposal, I wouldn't have a clue what to do. I certainly wouldn't want to provoke guffaws by suggesting that my path to success includes redoubled focus on the quality of my teaching.
I'd contemplate prayer, except that it might involve putting myself in a position that looks an awful lot like bending over. Oh wait, I'm already there.
It's a stick to beat everyone (except the University of Buckingham) with equally but differently, so that HE can be completely defunded by the government and the door opened wide to for-profits.
The two main collegiate universities will not be able to expand to take any more students (because of legal, resource, and financial constraints), but they will be kicked on "access" targets, etc.
The rest of the top third may take more students, but they will be kicked on "customer satisfaction" as teaching contact time decreases even more.
You've spoken for the squeezed middle.
The bottom tier will be no-one's choice with an AAB, and as they expand, will be kicked on "employability" and "Mickey Mouse" degrees.
Meanwhile, that ***** David Lammy is on another FOI rampage.
