Vlad, that's an excellent point. The answer to your question is "not that I've ever seen." I can't imagine they'd ever say that.
In the most recent edition of National Review, there is a large portion devoted to this subject. I haven't gotten all the way through it, but there's some thoughtful discussion on it. I don't see anything changing soon, though.
One problem is the employers. There are so many jobs out there that do not require a four year degree, but the employers put it on the qualifications in an attempt to weed out the stupid. This is folly. The gov't does this, too. There's a job posting at the post office for some kind of assistant to a cop. It requires a four year degree from an accredited college. Give me a f'in' break.