No more faculty?

"Under the legislation, the university would allow students to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the exams from any source, including paid courses, self-directed study, and massive online open courses, known as MOOCs.

Once a student felt prepared, he or she would pay a fee to take an exam and, upon passing it, would receive academic credit. The student would earn a degree after obtaining "sufficient academic credit in prescribed courses."

The bill, if passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, would also give the new university the power to contract with "qualified entities" to create and administer the exams. Governor Brown has been a vocal proponent of online education but has not taken a position on Mr. Wilk's legislation."