We stand at an important moment in the future of education — a moment that calls for fresh ideas, bold innovation, and a commitment to helping students build strong, successful lives without being weighed down by overwhelming debt.
Today, I am proud to introduce the Accelerate Degree — a new, modern pathway in higher education designed to help students enter their careers faster, more prepared, and with far less financial burden.
For too long, students have faced an impossible choice: invest years of time and tens of thousands of dollars in a traditional degree, or step away from their educational goals altogether. We can do better. And the Accelerate Degree is our step toward a smarter, more efficient, student-centered future.
The concept is simple — but transformative.
The Accelerate Degree allows students to focus solely on the courses that matter for their specific career path. No unnecessary classes. No wasted time. No wasted money. A clear, streamlined curriculum designed to build expertise rapidly and responsibly.
Whether a student wants to become an accountant, a software developer, a nurse, a business analyst, or a technician, this program enables them to study exactly what their career requires — and nothing that slows them down. It is education built for purpose.
Imagine graduating years earlier than today’s traditional timelines.
Imagine students beginning their careers sooner, earning income sooner, building families sooner, and achieving homeownership sooner.
Imagine the confidence of entering the workforce with skills that employers genuinely value — skills taught with intention, depth, and focus.
The Accelerate Degree makes that vision possible.
And that is not all. I am also proposing a plan for a low-cost online university platform, expanding access to affordable, flexible learning options for students everywhere. More choices, more affordability, more opportunity — that is what this proposal represents.
But at its core, the Accelerate Degree is about one thing:
Putting people over profit.
It ensures that education serves students — not the other way around.
Employers benefit as well. Companies want graduates who are deeply trained in the field they are entering — not burdened by irrelevant coursework or delayed by outdated academic models. A more focused educational journey means a more skilled, more confident workforce.
This is a win for students.
A win for families.
A win for employers.
A win for the future.
The Accelerate Degree is not just a program — it is a promise.
A promise that we will listen to students, respect their time, honor their goals, and rethink the way higher education operates in a changing world.
With this proposal, we open the door to opportunity, innovation, and upward mobility for countless individuals who simply need a fair, attainable, and affordable path forward.
This is how we build a future where education empowers — not burdens.
A future where talent rises faster.
A future where the next generation can dream big and achieve even bigger.
Thank you — and welcome to the next chapter of higher education:
The Accelerate Degree.