These observations appear to be well thought out and articulated. Moreover, I would submit that such a list generated by current students with seemingly no axe to grind is conceivably more damaging to future enrollment than something comparable from embittered faculty members.
Sorry, I disagree. This is a laundry list of gripes, some which cannot be controlled.
Remarkable opinion article in the Torch today: https://www.valpotorch.com/opinion/article_024ea234-e511-11ef-b875-c3d928bc4141.html
If this vote is publicly available, who were the two faculty who didn’t vote no confidence?
”13. The Faculty Senate expressed no confidence in President Padilla’s ability to lead in a 15-2 vote.”
Also, this quote cracked me up: “93. The university is apparently “Grounded in Wisdom” yet has cut philosophy which is the “Love of wisdom”.
Remarkable opinion article in the Torch today: https://www.valpotorch.com/opinion/article_024ea234-e511-11ef-b875-c3d928bc4141.html
Well, you can’t say the Lutheran tradition isn’t alive and well at dear old Valpo! 😂
The Pope is now writing his rejoinder.
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There’s a link to the original document which has 21 sources as basis for the 95 Theses.
I have no doubt that Karson and Jsckson are thoughtful and care a great deal about the university. But frankly, they are speaking from one perspective - the College of Arts and Sciences. Opinions from students in engineering, business, nursing, etc. need to be understood and equally weighted against those of Karson, Jackson and others in A&S. My guess is rhat some of these concerns will be shared and some will be differemt.
Alos, it is much easier to list 95 theses than it is to deal with the practical reality of prioritization and cost.
@vu84v2 -very good observation backing up my objection. It was a narrow minded laundry list of items discussed over and over, where some items were bogus and some that could not be prevented for the survival of Valpo. I am glad Padilla is leaving as there is too much divide, division and lack of transparency. On the other hand, he came in with a mess from Heckler’s twisted vision.
In what world does that Student Senate get to interact with the Board of Directors for a university? Does that actually happen elsewhere? Students are only on campus for 4 years, and has no business interacting with a BoD, in my opinion. Does anyone else read their points and come to the assumption that some of the disgruntled faculty contributed to the article? This is especially evident around the art issue. Curious to know what potential team cuts students are hearing about in their rumor mill.
