Oh sorry, I meant 4/23 (“TBA”), maybe on diversity and schools?
Early childhood graduates?! What kind of prodigies are they raising there in Wisconsin?!
From the brilliant @alvintilleryjr.bsky.social, the analogy we’ve been looking for Alito’s argument re: Louisiana v. Callais.
“like arguing that a homeowner must tear down their fence because the fence discriminates against a burglar’s right of access.“
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Thanks for sharing (and teaching) this. Who was your guest speaker last week?
On diversity‘s benefits, esp. in higher ed, might I recommend Daryl G. Smith‘s ”Diversity’s Promise” (2024), now in its 4th edition? Great in print and in person.
Education!!!
Also, my Latin and Greek professors are so disappointed in me for having to look up “Thanatology”.
Best film adaption of The Odyssey, wrong answers only.
Boards are stewards of tangible assets (eg endowments) AND intangible ones (eg reputation). The two are bound: no solvent institution = no mission fulfilled. When they truly conflict, mission governs. That’s why boards can *lawfully* wind down institutions that can’t serve theirs.
Another quality use of metaphor in explaining the illogics for Alito’s opinion eviscerating the Voting Rights Act.
Is a university board’s duty to protect the institution or its mission? Per AGB, it’s the mission. The “duty of obedience” requires boards ensure their institution operates to further its stated purposes—and to amend the mission itself when necessary. Mission is the North Star. 1/2