Love this piece, Allen. "They do not take in fresh air—that is, they do not reconsider what they overlooked or rejected. They inhale their own vapor." I love finding poetry in essays.
It truly is astounding to witness this level of wimpiness. It says quite a bit about *entitlement* in the true sense of the word. Folks immersed in social media and google news, the new york times et al., have been freaking out. I've definitely been affected by the chill toward those who aren't committed to the left agenda since the election, and this is up in Canada.
An amusing observation: I came across a lady on a dating site in Ontario who said in her bio that she wasn't interested in someone who voted Trump. Hem. Need it be pointed out that we live in Canada and Canadians don't vote in the US elections? It seems some folks are truly confused, even ladies as intelligent as this one... I mean she must be intelligent and highly educated since she's against Trump. Only stupid, uneducated people are pro Trump, right? . . . riiiiight?
Great article. I’m noticing the pendulum swinging back toward helping students become resilient. A number of recent Chronicle articles picked up on the problems of identity politics and victimhood. I am surprised that these authors are saying what they are saying without being canceled. I am hopeful this demonstrates a change in higher Ed for debate and discussion, rather than paying homage to one line of thought. What is difficult about “higher education” is that it is not just the Ivies or the elite liberal arts colleges; it is nearly 4000 different versions of preparation for young people. I think because of our focus on health and business careers, Moravian develop more resilient students than some others. But Moravian is decidedly middle class in its student body.
A lot to think about in your article and others that are coming out most recently about how to improve our institutions.
Thanks for writing, Bryon. I have wondered how you are faring in this climate. It would seem that students with specific goals (careers) have more focus and stability, and better reasons to be in school, than those who are just looking for an "education." I used to enjoy the 200-level (general education) courses at Loyola because they were packed with students who made good use of their time, and mine. They were almost all business or med. or science majors. Best wishes to you and yours for Thanksgiving! Allen
We are fairing way better than most. We are up in undergraduate enrollment by 36% over the past 10 years and 51% if you count graduate. I’ve modeled Moravian after Wake Forest—commitment to undergraduate and graduate primarily professional programs (ie rehab sciences and nursing). Endowment has double in the last ten years and we exceeded the capital campaign two years early. Truly can’t complain.
We also received UNESCO world heritage recognition this past year, so we are 26th site in the US. Puts on par with UVa!
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ll let you know if I have a trip to Chicago in my future.
Very impressive, Bryon. Rising enrollments when so many schools are closing, and enviable international recognition. Obviously you are doing many things right. Delighted to hear this, and congratulations from George and me.
Thanks for writing, Jim. I was surprised a goat would be allowed on a campus, but I suppose trained animal handlers were present and all was done by the book. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! Allen
Love this piece, Allen. "They do not take in fresh air—that is, they do not reconsider what they overlooked or rejected. They inhale their own vapor." I love finding poetry in essays.
It truly is astounding to witness this level of wimpiness. It says quite a bit about *entitlement* in the true sense of the word. Folks immersed in social media and google news, the new york times et al., have been freaking out. I've definitely been affected by the chill toward those who aren't committed to the left agenda since the election, and this is up in Canada.
An amusing observation: I came across a lady on a dating site in Ontario who said in her bio that she wasn't interested in someone who voted Trump. Hem. Need it be pointed out that we live in Canada and Canadians don't vote in the US elections? It seems some folks are truly confused, even ladies as intelligent as this one... I mean she must be intelligent and highly educated since she's against Trump. Only stupid, uneducated people are pro Trump, right? . . . riiiiight?
One can hardly avoid asking, in turn, why anybody who voted for Trump would be interested in her.
AJF,
Great article. I’m noticing the pendulum swinging back toward helping students become resilient. A number of recent Chronicle articles picked up on the problems of identity politics and victimhood. I am surprised that these authors are saying what they are saying without being canceled. I am hopeful this demonstrates a change in higher Ed for debate and discussion, rather than paying homage to one line of thought. What is difficult about “higher education” is that it is not just the Ivies or the elite liberal arts colleges; it is nearly 4000 different versions of preparation for young people. I think because of our focus on health and business careers, Moravian develop more resilient students than some others. But Moravian is decidedly middle class in its student body.
A lot to think about in your article and others that are coming out most recently about how to improve our institutions.
Thank you.
Thanks for writing, Bryon. I have wondered how you are faring in this climate. It would seem that students with specific goals (careers) have more focus and stability, and better reasons to be in school, than those who are just looking for an "education." I used to enjoy the 200-level (general education) courses at Loyola because they were packed with students who made good use of their time, and mine. They were almost all business or med. or science majors. Best wishes to you and yours for Thanksgiving! Allen
We are fairing way better than most. We are up in undergraduate enrollment by 36% over the past 10 years and 51% if you count graduate. I’ve modeled Moravian after Wake Forest—commitment to undergraduate and graduate primarily professional programs (ie rehab sciences and nursing). Endowment has double in the last ten years and we exceeded the capital campaign two years early. Truly can’t complain.
We also received UNESCO world heritage recognition this past year, so we are 26th site in the US. Puts on par with UVa!
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ll let you know if I have a trip to Chicago in my future.
Very impressive, Bryon. Rising enrollments when so many schools are closing, and enviable international recognition. Obviously you are doing many things right. Delighted to hear this, and congratulations from George and me.
Allen, elitist students did not need a live goat to pet but a stuffed teddy bear to cuddle.
Neat concluding chiasmus in your commentary. Jim
Thanks for writing, Jim. I was surprised a goat would be allowed on a campus, but I suppose trained animal handlers were present and all was done by the book. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! Allen
They still allow books on campus? Jim