Preparing students for employment

"Gainful employment no longer just means preparing students to find work after graduation. The U.S. Department of Education has redefined gainful employment to include adequate preparation for graduate employment and ensure sufficient earnings so that students can repay their debt. Colleges that do not meet these minimum standards for graduate employment and earnings may become ineligible for Title IV funds, also known as Federal student financial aid"

Here's the article: Impact of Gainful Employment for Online Colleges

These all make sense and could serve to strengthen online programs. I've been a bit disgusted at the lowering of standards in college classes (in some schools, not all) and anything to keep standards high is okay in my book.