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I agree. And I agree it seems like a natural extension, however it's not the idea that's impressive, the action itself is impressive. There are a lot of forces that make this step incredibly difficult for universities, hence why it has taken so long.

Naturally they have to be very cautious of how they market and execute on any alternative credentialing system, both due to the new system being in competition with the traditional, and to ensure the branding will (or can) not tarnish their name.