Congratulations, You've been accepted!

Receiving an acceptance letter from a university is a highlight for every 

graduating senior and a proud moment for parents.

Unfortunately, most parents and students have no idea of the climate 

at many universities across the country, as its not mentioned in 

promotional literature.

Universities will describe the outstanding programs to prepare

students for careers of their choice, providing a wide range of 

offerings that allows students to broaden their horizons beyond 

the rigors of career preparation.

Every aspect of university living is described, albeit one, the 'cultural 

climate' , often an inhibiting factor students and parents have the

right to know about., but never do, until they arrive on campus.

This is not about ideological education which parents have learned

to accept, the price they pay so their children will get a diploma that

hopefully  will open doors throughout their lives.  

This goes much deeper, it borders on anarchy, shutting down schools

unless they comply to demands.

Its time questions need to be raised.

Shouldn't universities be required to provide information on what 

occurs on campus beyond the boundaries of education? 

Shouldn't students learn that some have free speech while others 

are muzzled?

Don't  parents who pay tens of thousands of dollars in tuition have the 

right know of  the protests and sit-ins by students meant to disrupt

their child's education until contrived demands are met? 

What was once a rare occurrence has become routine at universities 

large and small whether they are highly acclaimed or run of the mill.  

Also, such protests are not spontaneous, there is a commonality.

The same problems found at Dartmouth were found in Univ. of Minn.

Spontaneity is the last word to describe what is going on!

Why bring this up now?  Perhaps, because what is going on across 

the country is happening in my backyard, at UNC-Chapel Hill!

The concern needs to go beyond the demands of protesting students,

it should also apply to the "adults", the ones who produce  appealing

college literature and cash the tuition checks!

Rather than clearly defining the boundaries of behavior and defend

administration policies most university presidents admit fault for 

whatever criticism protesters have, apologize and, in the case of the 

University of Missouri, resign!

So much seems to be unraveling at institutions around us, much we 

ignore. But when the toxicity touches our children directly we must

protest as well!

Its also time for university presidents to display a backbone.

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