More UI e-mails telling the sordid tale
Sunday June 28, 2009
Shoes keep dropping in the controversy surrounding politicized admissions at the University of Illinois.
It was only a couple of weeks ago that University of Illinois President B. Joseph White expressed satisfaction that a special commission had been appointed to investigate its admissions process and promised full disclosure.
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Speaking of withholding information, has Peter Fox been mentioned in an N-G story yet? Or does the N-G plan on ignoring that aspect?
Posted by Wenalway on June 28, 2009 at 1:04 PM Suggest Removal
Sordid? Tawdry? Agreed this is borderline criminal. But can we avoid the National Enquirer description of events. Stick to reporting the facts, let the investigation punsish thosed needing punished. Quit trying to just sell papers.
Posted by on June 29, 2009 at 7:22 AM Suggest Removal
Firing the offenders will be a half-measure at best. Until a solid firewall is erected between government leaders and university officials to guarantee the university's independence from political influence, corruption will continue.
Given the legislature's opposition to any real ethics reform, don't hold your breath for real change.
It is reassuring to know however, that as all university employees are required to take an online ethics examination each year. Maybe the test can be updated to include some questions which name Hurd and Herman's antics.
Posted by on June 29, 2009 at 11:36 AM Suggest Removal
"Most know, and reluctantly accept, the reality that the UI is an elite institution with hyper-competitive admissions."
Why would people "reluctantly accept" this concept? Are high standards really that hard to accept?
Posted by Wenalway on June 30, 2009 at 2:01 AM Suggest Removal
