(04-08-2014 10:55 AM)Attackcoog Wrote:  

(04-08-2014 10:49 AM)MWC Tex Wrote:  

(04-08-2014 10:46 AM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  

(04-08-2014 10:41 AM)Attackcoog Wrote:  I just don't see it happening. Most school presidents don't want to rub elbows with an institution that's seen by many as a polarizing internet school. One of the main reasons to be FBS is that FBS schools are perceived as being "major" universities by the casual observers. Associating with a school like Liberty sends the exact opposite message. Look, Im not knocking the school, Im just saying that's how school presidents think. They are among the snobbiest people you will ever meet---especially when it comes to academics and image.

I've said that for a long time. Liberty is using its online diploma mill to fuel much needed facilities.

Online diploma mill? Like all the other major universities are now or starting to do?

I think that it will become more common---but right now, its primarily still the domain of community colleges and the University Of Phoenix Online. It doesn't exactly scream "prestige". The whole point of spending on FBS sports (sports is a money loser for most every school involved) is that it serves as the marketing arm and public face of university recruitment. It is a driver of enrollment. That's its value. Anything that undermines that mission is counterproductive. That's why I think Liberty would struggle to get the votes necessary. Maybe the Sunbelt is that desperate for a 12th, but given that they hold the last sure ticket for entry into FBS---they should not be. They should be very selective.

Arizona State offer full online degrees.
http://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs

I haven't gone to any others but I remember ASU from their spat with Grand Canyon.