We are deeply disappointed by revelations of a separate and unequal admission system that has been in place at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
A recent Chicago Tribune investigation revealed a system of special consideration and more frequent admission to students advocated for by political connections.
In other words: the University administrators helped students cheat. They operated a separate set of rules and gave unfair advantages to students who happened to have powerful connections. As a result, the very administrators charged with educating young people to be ethical citizens and effective leaders failed to demonstrate either quality.
We have reason not to trust the University to investigate itself, and it is unacceptable for the investigation to consist of an internal panel that includes and reports to the same trustees culpable for perpetuating the clout list in the first place.
As a result, we, the undersigned, demand immediate corrective action that includes, but is not limited to:
We pledge to withhold donations to the university until the university takes adequate corrective action which has been implemented within deadlines that are publicly stated.
The undersigned,
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ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION: "Clout Goes to College" http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-college-clout-storygallery,0,3636100.storygallery
COMPLETE COVERAGE: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-college-clout-storygallery,0,3636100.storygallery
We are deeply disappointed by revelations of a separate and unequal admission system that has been in place at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
A recent Chicago Tribune investigation revealed a system of special consideration and more frequent admission to students advocated for by political connections.
In other words: the University administrators helped students cheat. They operated a separate set of rules and gave unfair advantages to students who happened to have powerful connections. As a result, the very administrators charged with educating young people to be ethical citizens and effective leaders failed to demonstrate either quality.
We have reason not to trust the University to investigate itself, and it is unacceptable for the investigation to consist of an internal panel that includes and reports to the same trustees culpable for perpetuating the clout list in the first place.
As a result, we, the undersigned, demand immediate corrective action that includes, but is not limited to:
We pledge to withhold financial support to the university until the university takes adequate corrective action which has been implemented within deadlines that are publicly stated.
The undersigned,
_________________
ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION: "Clout Goes to College" http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-college-clout-storygallery,0,3636100.storygallery
COMPLETE COVERAGE: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-college-clout-storygallery,0,3636100.storygallery
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