Konsekwencje niektórych patologii edukacyjnych w szkolnictwie wyższym dla przyszłych absolwentów

Abstract

The article is devoted to the presentation of the results ofthe pilot study aimed to analyze the discourse conducted on the internet iorums about some pathologies occurring in the system of higher education and their implications for future graduates. Some selected conclusions were presented stemming from the analysis of comments posted on the forums, where the opinions of Internet users (including employers and academics) are presented, concerning the quality of high er education in Poland. The paper presents the changes in the views on the social role of a student, on the competencies of graduates and the value of diploma in higher education in the context of massification ofhigher education and in terms of employment opportunities. Besides, some problems that the university teachers face in their everyday work were also discussed.