N.J. Governor Wants to Merge Thomas Edison Into Rutgers

[barcotta]

This is very interesting. As someone who spent a long time considering where to finally complete their degree (as in 15+ years), I was very focused on name recognition. Of the Big Three, Regents College had the best name IMO and, while I like the name to which they ultimately converted-- "Excelsior"--I didn't like it as well as Regents College--but still more than the other two--given that NONE of them provided the benefit of name recognition.

However, this could change everything. Rutgers is very well known--and respected. If there was a chance that the Big Three method could be used to graduate from Rutgers, I would at least go back and get a quick Liberal Arts degree--just so I could have a Rutgers degree.

Also, despite the fact that the first post in this thread describes Rutgers as a potentially "discordant overseer" (great phrase--I'm going to have to use that one somewhere), it turns out that they already have a somewhat chummy relationship. Even more interesting, the Rutgers website indicates that some students qualify to take the CLEP General Examination which can be worth up to 24 credits! Here's what I found under "Credit for Prior Learning:"

Newark Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010
Liberal Arts Colleges
Admission to the Liberal Arts Colleges
Academic Credit
Credit for Prior Learning

University College-Newark [which appears to be part of the Rutgers network of colleges] accepts up to 45 credits for prior learning. To earn such credit, a student must demonstrate college-level knowledge comparable to that required in a Rutgers course.

There are three methods whereby the student may obtain credit for prior learning.

1. College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Credit may be granted for the two types of CLEP tests: the CLEP General Examination and the CLEP Subject Examinations.

2. Thomas Edison State College Examination Program (TECEP) standardized tests.

3. Portfolio assessment, which is administered through Thomas Edison State College.

For more specific information about credit for prior learning and for information on fees, eligibility, and the level of achievement required, students should consult the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, 312 Hill Hall.