Jan 16 2008
Little Fiefdoms
As a former core faculty member and coordinator of the Masters of Teaching Critical Environmental and Global Literacy program during 2003-2004 I can attest to the incompetence, disorganization, internal power struggles, discrimination and unprofessional activities of New College. When I was hired it was like a dream come true to be part of an institution of higher education that can contribute directly to struggles for fundamental political change. By the end of my tenure I couldn’t stand it. The faculty in my department were psychologically abused, the students cheated and the academic integrity of the department was compromised. New College is a rare established foundation for working class, social justice and environmental movements that needs to be saved but not under its current leadership. Removing just Gabel is not enough. Many of the deans and department heads have created their own little fiefdoms that have catastrophically impacted the quality of education and working conditions of the faculty and staff. I would like to help save New College. If any one would like to contact me I can be reached at: rfovetz[at]riseup[dot]net
–Robert Ovetz Phd , Jan 15, 2008