Letter: Is Emory Eliminating What Makes It Special?
To the Editor: I would like to preface this by saying that I am not going to talk about Dean Forman with any disrespectful or accusative terms. As the daughter of an academic turned administrator, I know that deans have it tough. Making decisions about departments, budget cuts, and such come at a price: popularity. I instead want to appeal to Dean Forman and the rest of the administration as a student, who like them, wants what is best for the university she loves. When I walked into Hindi class on Tuesday morning, I knew about the whispers that the…
Letter: Recent Cuts Reveal Emory’s Disconnectedness
To the Editor: With the recent announcement of both cuts and a significant restructuring of many departments, many facets of the Emory community were quick to question such decisions, and are justified in doing so; however, it is apparent that the arguments for and against such changes are very diverse and complex. Thus, the necessary skepticism should be thoughtful, not arbitrary. Unfortunately, many of the criticisms so far don’t seem to be taking into account all the variables in the equation, and likewise aren’t aware of much of the hypocrisy present within such statements. While the decision to cut the…
