tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post5958476650471618292..comments2024-03-17T08:07:12.695-05:00Comments on Between The Lines: Lemming legislators guided to injure LA higher educationJeff Sadowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03972004592729833310noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-29459172105506388862012-05-10T21:34:57.961-05:002012-05-10T21:34:57.961-05:00There is a reason the business leaders identified ...There is a reason the business leaders identified LaTech as the best option for S'port/Bossier. That's because the university is growing and improving even in the midst of difficult challenges. Thus, it would seem to be a logical candidate to GROW higher education in this region. <br /><br />While the author spent alot of space deriding the sensibilities of a merger, he failed to provide much of an alternative for the people of S'port/Bossier. "Just move LSU-S to a different governing body (ULS)." REALLY? That's easy? Sounds like Ross Perot... In fact, that would require forming an entirely NEW school. Doubt that's gonna fly prof.<br /><br />LaTech has mentioned starting new colleges in S'port: optometry, performing arts, law school, mineral (?) engineering... They would bring a tier 1 research university to an area that badly needs it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-71362410352833762422012-05-10T17:02:23.071-05:002012-05-10T17:02:23.071-05:00LSUS can't bring the degree programs to Shreve...LSUS can't bring the degree programs to Shreveport market that LA Tech can. LSUS will not be able to bring nanotechnology and biomedical engineering to the Shreveport market in any tangible way for years. What engineering programs does LSUS offer currently? Any? What doctoral programs of any kind? What type of research and development programs does LSUS offer currently? If they are not currently in place, where would funding come from in order to start these programs? How long before they would make a meaningful impact to the Northwest LA marketplace? Merging with LA Tech brings all of this an more to the area. Plus many of the current Shreveport/Bossier students attending the Ruston campus would now be able to stay at home and attend the same university. The synergy created by a much large student population with the metroplex would further fuel interest in the development of higher ed in Northwest LA.<br /><br />So far the only complaints about this merger have come from selfish LSUS administrators and faculty members that are concerned for their own futures and the few students they have brainwashed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-13802211840467853492012-05-10T16:24:36.051-05:002012-05-10T16:24:36.051-05:00There is so much wrong with your argument; I don&#...There is so much wrong with your argument; I don't know where to begin.<br /><br />Tech did not approach anyone about the merger, but was selected by a third-party consultant as the best way to move LSUS and SBC forward.<br /><br />If being associated with a campus 70 miles away is bad, why isn't 250 miles worse? Oh wait, LSUS is it's own university, so whatever status LSU has doesn't apply to LSUS (remember that).<br /><br />You say that Tech and ULM are "on a more equal footing", when LSUS are really the one's on a more equal footing, with Tech a step or two above (You're supposed to be an professor, look up information instead of using emotion.)<br /><br />The worst thing of all, and where you lose all credibility, is throwing the race card out there. That shows your maturity more than anything. If you can't win an argument, then start calling them names, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-1161166833886956482012-05-10T06:51:17.161-05:002012-05-10T06:51:17.161-05:00Sounds like little Jeffie might be worried about h...Sounds like little Jeffie might be worried about his future. Going to have to work for a living for an employer that would have no problem running his butt off. Face time teaching in your future Jeffie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-41829441284567933802012-05-09T14:18:55.980-05:002012-05-09T14:18:55.980-05:00No one associated with Louisiana Tech in more than...No one associated with Louisiana Tech in more than three decades has ever suggested that black students or schools are "icky." I think the comparative minority enrollments between the Tier 1 institution in Ruston and your failed employer would demonstrate that completely. If the rest of the "LSUS" world shares your negative attitude and name-calling style, Tech might be better served to just pull out and let your little college fold on its on. I'd love to see you try and cope in the real world where you would be forced to deal with people as equals, not as students you can abuse, or public persons you can hide behind your computer and call names.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214951.post-6336356626996346872012-05-09T13:48:16.118-05:002012-05-09T13:48:16.118-05:00I am a Tech graduate, class of '80, and I agre...I am a Tech graduate, class of '80, and I agree with you.Sidnoreply@blogger.com