Posted on 05/10/2011 4:08:26 AM PDT by Daffynition
A conservative billionaire who opposes government meddling in business has bought a rare commodity: the right to interfere in faculty hiring at a publicly funded university.
A foundation bankrolled by Libertarian businessman Charles G. Koch has pledged $1.5 million for positions in Florida State University's economics department. In return, his representatives get to screen and sign off on any hires for a new program promoting "political economy and free enterprise."
Traditionally, university donors have little official input into choosing the person who fills a chair they've funded. The power of university faculty and officials to choose professors without outside interference is considered a hallmark of academic freedom.
Not to mention, the liberals have completely taken over public schools via the NEA. From teachers and unions all the way down to curriculum. This article just oozes hypocrisy.
If that grant were from bill ayers... it would have been gobbled up.
LLS
It wrong, in any event. Playing by *their rules* now, makes them all snarky. Meh. Monies given with strings [cited], makes for suspicion [cited].
Don’t forget the AFL/CIO. ;D
Ahhhhhh.....the “mothership”. LOL
Thanks for the ping. I missed this..
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