Are Cutbacks In Faculty A Reality?

BJM8
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 17:46:37 +0000

hey all, this is a very serious problem. The administration says that everything is status quo, but as most of us are seeing, things are anything but! Classes are overcrowded, fewer classes are being taught so we have less choice, profs are stressed and its harder to get time with advisors. The fact that the administration says that nothing is wrong when it’s obvious that something is wrong is very troubling- they know what’s going on because they set it in motion- now it’s backfiring, people are unhappy, Smith will slide even further in rankings, and they aren’t willing to admit a mistake and make some corrections. So speak out! Write to the deans, and to the trustees, and don’t let them get away with weakening the value of your education!

Interesting comments found on the Jolt! Seems President Christ has been talking about the “new Smith” and is cutting back on non tenured positions of faculty members. I know, before anyone says something like “don’t take the Jolt too seriously”…I don’t! Just want to know if anyone else has heard similar stories going round?