"Most Liberal Colleges" listed... But,.. why?

[Maxmars]

I thought that maybe I should offer up this thread for discussion elsewhere... within the "political" world of Deny Politics... but I'm strictly interested in another question...

Why list "Liberal Colleges" in the first place?  Are they not institutions of higher learning...
or are they actually activist indoctrination camps?

I mean... this is clearly Press-Release journalism with prominent entries like:

Liberal colleges often stand out for their focus on diversity, social justice and inclusive education. These schools attract some of the most liberal students in the country and offer academic environments shaped by progressive values.

Based on student reviews, campus community engagement and rankings from platforms like Niche, here are some of the most liberal colleges in the United States of America.

These liberal colleges reflect a deep commitment to social change, critical inquiry, and diversity in education. Whether through experiential learning, campus activism, or interdisciplinary study, each offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the world through a progressive lens.

[Edit to add: I get the distinct impression that this is an example of an AI-assisted work.]

Clearly it's a "virtue" listing...
10 Most Liberal Colleges Prioritizing Community and Experience

    American University, Washington, D.C.
    Hampshire College, Massachusetts
    Sarah Lawrence College, New York
    Oberlin College, Ohio
    Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts
    Bennington College, Vermont
    Bard College, New York
    Brown University, Rhode Island
    University of California, Berkeley, California
    Boston University, Massachusetts

Are they actually advertising they focus on something other than being a good doctor, lawyer, businessman, or other 'social currency?'

I really don't get it.

Why would any other university or college stand to be excluded from caring about those things... but offering a solid education instead? ... Oh yeah.... they don't do that, do they?

[xpert11]

If a Liberal higher education means suppressing free speech and critical thinking skills, in favour of left-wing indoctrination, then it is reg flags. Those red flags are a cancer that has overtaken New Zealand's universities.

However, internationally, and excluding STEM subjects, absurd university costs are slowly strangling the value of higher education. A university education in the U.S. and Australia is a debt trap. University graduates enter the workforce lacking experience in their chosen fields and competing with people who have the same qualifications. 

Throw in insane living costs, including housing, and you have a toxic mess slowly unravelling.

[UltraBudgie]

[Edit to add: I get the distinct impression that this is an example of an AI-assisted work.]

You are correct. AI slop. From the bottom of the article:

We created this article in conjunction with AI technology, then made sure it was fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor.

And really, is there anything better at imitating the mealy-mouthed "liberal voice" than AI?

If they had any actual jobs, graduates of these schools would be worried about AI replacing them.

[David64]

I know a few Nurses who went back to college to get a a more advanced degree, such as Nurse Practitioner, and they've all said the level of indoctrination is just crazy. It's 70% medicine, but the other 30% is on how healthcare should be free, DEI in the workplace and the teachers really concentrate on the younger people trying to tell them What to think instead of How to think. These Nurses were all mid 30s or a bit older and have some perspective on Life, so they could see the bullshit the teachers were pushing, but the younger ones just ate it up.

The last place you want a DEI hire is in medicine.

[andy06shake]

America is different.

I mean, who attends a university based on whichever political side of the aisle they happen to lean or represent? 

Here in the UK, politics just doesn't map onto universities in quite the same way.

Generally, people choose based on the establishment's reputation, prestige, and the course, not political alignment.

[FlyersFan]

Why list "Liberal Colleges" in the first place?  Are they not institutions of higher learning...
or are they actually activist indoctrination camps?

Activist indoctrination camps.

There are lists out there of conservative colleges as well.   
I've seen them but I'm not going to go search around for them.
Mostly Christian colleges and they are obviously right wing.
Both sides want lists of places they think people should avoid.
And yeah ... when my daughter was looking at colleges we avoided
the 'liberal colleges'.   Cesspools of indoctrination.
and we avoided the protestant christian colleges because they 
are whack.

[FlyersFan]

 who attends a university based on whichever political side of the aisle they happen to lean or represent? 

Most people.
It's one of the things you check for when looking at colleges.

[andy06shake]

Most people.
It's one of the things you check for when looking at colleges.

Just seems silly, never mind possibly counterproductive, to select an educational establishment based on politics(and religion as well by the sounds of things) as opposed to merit and prestige.

Especially so when you are paying for the privilege to attend.  

Different strokes for different folks, I suppose.

[FlyersFan]

Just seems silly, never mind possibly counterproductive, to select an educational establishment based on politics(and religion as well by the sounds of things) as opposed to merit and prestige.

If a school has an agenda they are carrying out other than just proper education  .. then that school can do more harm than good.   It's SMART to look at the politics of the school and the staff.   

For instance - Berkeley.   Even if it were free I wouldn't have sent my daughter there.   Mindless left wing indoctrination to the point where when people hear the name of the school, they just laugh.   Same with Bob Jones  University for the other side.   Intolerant, shove Christ down your throat and hate those who don't think like you, indoctrination center.

If a person doesn't check the politics of the school before going, then they are wasting their money and probably subjecting themselves to mental harm.

[BeTheGoddess]

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