Academia is rotten throughout, no doubt. There are many innovative ways to teach better and to make credentials less expensive and more reflective of merit. I loved my time in the '80s in and near Austin, from 5th grade through high-school graduation. I'm more conservative than most of the faculty, my family has founded and run some of the top US universities over the past 200+ years, such as the U Penn med school and the U of R.I., I've been reading my U. Chicago great books set since I was 5.
But after spending all day reading up on UATX, its board, administration, faculty, policies and courses, really wanting to be enthusiastic about it ... it's not good. Faculty: 18 humanities, 4 economists, 4 math / CS, no real scientists or engineers. Over 40 administrators, even HR, plus the 8 generally repellent board members - no contact informaton listed for them. No transfer credits, no tenure, over $20k/yr. in non-tuition expenses, $53k total, no innovation in assessments, onerous policies drafted to comply with foolish federal policies and eligibility to suck at the federal teat, extremely limited course selection, the innovation project unit and its director are bad jokes, no lab facilities, no biological science or chemistry, 2/3 of a year of high school physics, no electronics, one sketchy law course ... honestly, many community colleges offer a better education in just about every way.
Academia is rotten throughout, no doubt. There are many innovative ways to teach better and to make credentials less expensive and more reflective of merit. I loved my time in the '80s in and near Austin, from 5th grade through high-school graduation. I'm more conservative than most of the faculty, my family has founded and run some of the top US universities over the past 200+ years, such as the U Penn med school and the U of R.I., I've been reading my U. Chicago great books set since I was 5.
But after spending all day reading up on UATX, its board, administration, faculty, policies and courses, really wanting to be enthusiastic about it ... it's not good. Faculty: 18 humanities, 4 economists, 4 math / CS, no real scientists or engineers. Over 40 administrators, even HR, plus the 8 generally repellent board members - no contact informaton listed for them. No transfer credits, no tenure, over $20k/yr. in non-tuition expenses, $53k total, no innovation in assessments, onerous policies drafted to comply with foolish federal policies and eligibility to suck at the federal teat, extremely limited course selection, the innovation project unit and its director are bad jokes, no lab facilities, no biological science or chemistry, 2/3 of a year of high school physics, no electronics, one sketchy law course ... honestly, many community colleges offer a better education in just about every way.
Hi all - love the content. Somewhat related, can you let us know the status of UATX's accreditation? Thanks!