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RainingAgain · 04-26-2008, 02:25 AM

This does not mean that SCAD does not focus upon and accomplish all of the points (if not more) in Jan's letter.

Anyway I am wondering what the purpose of your post is given that your daughter has been in school for over a year. The only thing I can come up with is that SCAD has received a considerable amount of fair commentary with positive opinions and your ego is bruised given that you argued vehemently against SCAD in the past.

BTW, I know for a fact that SCAD does qualify per NASAD standards per the criteria outlined by the NASAD employee:

"...For comparison purposes it may be helpful to note that NASAD curricular standards require that studies in the major area, supportive courses in art and design, and studies in visual arts/design histories normally total at least 65% of the curriculum. An institution that accepts peer review and is dedicated to strengthening its programs and helping its students to develop essential competencies is certainly one that accepts its responsibility toward higher education...."

I will say this however:

"...to guard against improper non-educational pressures on individuals and institutions..."

Historically, I'm not sure NASAD would not reject SCAD on this basis. In the early 1990s there were issues. This period of time was an issue, but as a student and staff member and member of the community on the outside since, these problems no longer exist at least in regard to the quality of education received by students. I think that SCAD, under the leadership of Richard Rowan did some things that would not meet the approval of NASAD, perhaps not enough time has passed?

I can add one more thing. I know for a fact that SCAD violated athletic scholarship rules in the 1990s. They skirted limits on athletic scholarships by giving student athletes "Presidential Scholarships". This was done by then President Richard Rowan who was obsessed with having a sports program to the extent that he hired ex All-Stars Luis Tiant to coach baseball, and Cazzie Russell to coach basketball. Richard Rowan has been long gone now for about six years.

04-26-2008, 02:25 AM	#2
RainingAgain Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 443	This does not mean that SCAD does not focus upon and accomplish all of the points (if not more) in Jan's letter. Anyway I am wondering what the purpose of your post is given that your daughter has been in school for over a year. The only thing I can come up with is that SCAD has received a considerable amount of fair commentary with positive opinions and your ego is bruised given that you argued vehemently against SCAD in the past. BTW, I know for a fact that SCAD does qualify per NASAD standards per the criteria outlined by the NASAD employee: "...For comparison purposes it may be helpful to note that NASAD curricular standards require that studies in the major area, supportive courses in art and design, and studies in visual arts/design histories normally total at least 65% of the curriculum. An institution that accepts peer review and is dedicated to strengthening its programs and helping its students to develop essential competencies is certainly one that accepts its responsibility toward higher education...." I will say this however: "...to guard against improper non-educational pressures on individuals and institutions..." Historically, I'm not sure NASAD would not reject SCAD on this basis. In the early 1990s there were issues. This period of time was an issue, but as a student and staff member and member of the community on the outside since, these problems no longer exist at least in regard to the quality of education received by students. I think that SCAD, under the leadership of Richard Rowan did some things that would not meet the approval of NASAD, perhaps not enough time has passed? I can add one more thing. I know for a fact that SCAD violated athletic scholarship rules in the 1990s. They skirted limits on athletic scholarships by giving student athletes "Presidential Scholarships". This was done by then President Richard Rowan who was obsessed with having a sports program to the extent that he hired ex All-Stars Luis Tiant to coach baseball, and Cazzie Russell to coach basketball. Richard Rowan has been long gone now for about six years. Last edited by RainingAgain; 04-26-2008 at 02:31 AM.