Generic method to convert enum datatype to select list item

// Generic method to convert enum datatype to select list items

public static List<SelectListItem> GetEnumSelectListItems<T>()
{
    List<SelectListItem> list = new List<SelectListItem>();

    foreach (T type in Enum.GetValues(typeof(T)))
    {
        list.Add(new SelectListItem() { 
            Selected = false,
            Text = type.ToString(),
            Value = type.ToString()
        });
    }

    return list;
}