Reading Questions for 03/20/13–Joseph Valerio

1. The articles portray that the president is mostly a figurehead used to gain money/donations for the institution. What are the academic and campus-community based contributions of the college president?

2. Colleges follow their mission statement to stay on track to their goals to the students. If all college mission statements are generic, then what separates the colleges?

3. Is there a way to guarantee academic freedom without having a system of tenure? As we move away from granting tenure, will academic freedom come under fire?

4. If an administration member oversteps their boundaries, who addresses the issue? Does the faculty protest, does the board of trustees clamp down on them, or is it a combination of both?