The fiscal pressures of keeping the lights on at universities have led to a long-term, increasing mission schism between faculty and admin. This is a dramatic example; across the country there are many others, often subtle. It's why unis have been easy to roll. Fixing that will not be easy.
Blue Eyed Grass
Breaking news: Indiana University plant microbiologist Roger Innes has been locked out of his laboratory by the school in response to a request by one of his federal funders. The move comes after Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocs. https://scim.ag/4tsDqRr
Move comes after Roger Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocs