New Zealand Parliament Education Committee Considers Prostitution Degree

[DeSwiss]

I know this sounds like its made for the Lounge but you'll have to admit that there's nothing finer than a good education.....

Now for a degree in prostitution?

July 18, 2007 - 2:11PM

Funding for tertiary courses in prostitution could be considered under changes aimed at boosting quality and relevance in the sector, New Zealand education officials say. But MPs on parliament's education and science select committee were told today that although courses in the world's oldest profession might be considered if providers put them forward, they would still have to meet tight criteria to get funding.

The questions on prostitution, posed by New Zealand First MP Brian Donnelly, surfaced as MPs were quizzing Tertiary Education Commission officials on changes to how tertiary education was funded. Under the changes, from next year, institutions will be bulk funded on the basis of agreed three-year plans rather than on the number of students enrolled in specific approved courses.

Tertiary Education Minister Michael Cullen has said the changes are aimed at increasing the "quality and relevance" of courses. However, they have raised questions regarding the TEC's actual control over individual courses. National Party education spokeswoman Katherine Rich said she was concerned by the TEC's apparent "agnostic" attitude towards the content of courses under the new system. She questioned whether it might lead to a continuing proliferation of courses such as twilight golf seen under the old system.

TEC chief executive Janice Shiner said under the new system a request to provide prostitution courses would be assessed against the same criteria as any other course.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/now-for-a-degree-in-prostitution/2007/07/18/1184559843317.html

*** - This would definitely put a new spin on the question from Mom when she asks: "and what did you learn in school today, dear?"

But you know that the Bachelor's degree program wouldn't be too tough for college students -- mostly basic entry level course work, up and down issues, and as always "grading on the curve." Its the advanced degrees that always weed out the posers. Particularly when you have to do your oral defense.

And if New Zealand politicians are anything like ours, I'll bet there'll be plenty of interships in Parliament to go around...

[Oeditpus Rex]

1. Will the final exam be oral?

Hey, somebody had to do it. :D

[DeSwiss]

3. I'll just set em' up....

...and you can knock em' out the park.

[Oeditpus Rex]

7. Just like Bugs Bunny

"WHAM! A homaaaah! WHAM! Anudda homaaaah! WHAM! WHAM!"

[DeSwiss]

5. Actually, I think....

...that there won't be any oral exams for the BA degree. All tests will be in writing.

With whipped cream.

[regnaD kciN]

12. I assume there will be a lot of hands-on coursework...?

:evilgrin:

[DeSwiss]

14. Actually,

I think many students will be interested in the courses in order to avoid "hands-on" course work. They already know about the hands. That's what got most of them through high school....


Prossie 101 - Rule #1:
Pat the bed, act sexy,
But always get the
money. FIRST!

[babylonsister]

2. Cosidering the source, I'm bookmarking this baby! nt

[DeSwiss]

4. New Zealand is now my most favorite country!!!

[aquart]

6. Finally!

Although, frankly, I'd be in favor of guys taking these courses for credit. I've met men who should be teaching what they know.

[DeSwiss]

8. And I've met a few women....

...who wished most men had taken a few classes.

Whoops!

[murloc]

9. You need a degree for everything nowadays.

I can just see the complaints in about 6 years

"Here I got my Masters in Prostitution, and the only job I can find is at Starbucks making $10 an hour. No Pimp will hire me without experience!"

[DeSwiss]

10. Yeah, but there are Starbucks everywhere....

so there'll be endless opportunities to create those foaming brews.......

[regnaD kciN]

11. Not too shocking...

...after all, most of our representatives have doctorates in the subject! :spank:

[DeSwiss]

13. That's because....

...most of our representatives are prostitutes. AND with benefits!