“…The debate about the utility of the consumption metaphor as it applies to higher education is not new, nor is it a debate limited to the United States. Those fond of using the consumption metaphor typically perceive education as something consumed by students (Barrows & Murray, 1997;Beronja & Bee, 1989;Constanti & Gibbs, 2004;De Vita & Case, 2003;Driscoll & Wicks, 1998;Groccia, 1997;Kramer, 2001;Levidow, 2002;McCulloch, 2009;Molesworth et al, 2009;Nicholls et al, 1995;Pitman, 2000;Propp & Rhodes, 2006;Severy, et al 1996;Severy et al, 1994;Scott, 1999;Spicuzza, 1992;Spokane, 1994;White, 2007;Yudof, 2003;). Those less enchanted with the student-as-consumer metaphor raise several concerns.…”