Read this idiotic editorial at the Northwestern's web site. They clearly misunderstood the petition posted here. In the editorial, they call for more teaching for the faculty--somehow supposing that is what the faculty called for. What we are worried about is that more
teaching means less individual time for students, less time for creating new knowledge, and turning UWO into a mediocre institution.
In addtion, They launch an ad-hominum attack on Tony Palmeri (unnamed, but clear to those who follow local politics), for being too engaged in his community.
The writers seem to think that college is just like high school and we all should just be regurgitating knowledge produced elsewhere in the world.
The editorial writers have clearly never gotten beyond a freshman understanding of the university. Since they only sat in class 3 hours a week, that must be the same thing their professors are doing (The quality of thought in the editorial suggests that they sure weren't studying outside of those 3 hours).
Read it and see:
Oshkosh Northwestern - Budget cuts chance for UWO leadership
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"In addtion, They launch an ad-hominum attack on Tony Palmeri (unnamed, but clear to those who follow local politics), for being too engaged in his community".
Wow, a faculty member sticking up for Tony P. I don't see such concern often at UWO. The faculty of UWO are beginning to feel the same heat which most working people have been feeling for quite some time. Tony has been speaking out about the plight of the working people of Oshkosh for years without much support from other faculty members. I worked on Tony P's campaign for state rep, and I think I can count on one hand the other faculty who openly supported him. Maybe this issue of teaching more classes should be a wake up call to all of you here at UWO. A wake up call to support progressives rather than hide under your mommy's skirts.
Frank mccandless
ps. Tony has the courage to put his name to everything he writes, whats up with this "anonymouse".
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