This alumnus didn’t know it was happening until FIRE’s report was picked up here and elsewhere. I have had words with my contact in the “Development” organization and, I understand, I’m not alone.

It sure wasn’t like that when I graduated (1960s) and I was shocked to find it happening.

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has found the Delaware University running an ugly communist-like program (via Hot Air):…

http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZDgyYTdmYmE5ZDM1MTYzN2Y1MWNkYjFmNDc1Njk3ZWI=

I saw this first at AtlasShrugs:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/jihad_in_america_enemy_in_our_midst/index.html

The University of Delaware kicked my friend Asaf Romirowsky off of a panel discussing anti-Americanism because, you see, he’s a joint American-Israeli citizen who has served in the Israel Defense Force, and he seems to be very pro-American. A U. Del. professor was “not sure [he] would be comfortable sharing the same space with him”.

Oops – I forgot – Israel is the apartheid state. (sarcasm)

What is ironic and a bit sad is that these intellectual elites would not last a day in some of the “global” areas of the world, where education is dictated by religious leaders and freedom of speech and expression is the freedom to an early grave.

Nov. 1, 2007

The University of Delaware strives for an environment in which all people feel welcome to learn, and which supports intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, free inquiry and respect for the views and values of an increasingly diverse population. The University is committed to the education of students as citizens, scholars and professionals and their preparation to contribute creatively and with integrity to a global society. The purpose of the residence life educational program is to support these commitments.

While I believe that recent press accounts misrepresent the purpose of the residential life program at the University of Delaware, there are questions about its practices that must be addressed and there are reasons for concern that the actual purpose is not being fulfilled. It is not feasible to evaluate these issues without a full and broad-based review.

Upon the recommendation of Vice President for Student Life Michael Gilbert and Director of Residence Life Kathleen Kerr, I have directed that the program be stopped immediately. No further activities under the current framework will be conducted.

Vice President Gilbert will work with the University Faculty Senate and others to determine the proper means by which residence life programs may support the intellectual, cultural and ethical development of our students.

Patrick T. Harker
President
University of Delaware
104 Hullihen Hall
Newark, DE 19716-0101
E-mail: president@udel.edu

If you want to a good laugh (or perhaps a nightmare) go to the website of this institution. I don’t think I could imagine more ridiculous parody of what liberals consider education. Unfortunately it is real.

That’s exactly what I was thinking when I read it. It’s good to know that at least the University went to a reputable source with a solid educational background… oh wait.

Dr. Butler received her doctorate in Integral Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. Her field of expertise is Transformative Learning and Change.

Can somebody please explain to me what this means in English?

I am shocked and appalled that a public university in American would even consider, let alone implement, such a nightmarish re-education program for its students. Has political correctness relieved the administration and faculty of its senses?

The only acceptable response must include:

1. Immediate cancellation of the RL Program
2. Firing the administration and faculty directors of the program and those who approved its adoption
3. Public renunciation of such violations of individual rights accompanied by a detailed explanation of why the RL program was inappropriate (including comparisons to similar re-education programs run by fascist and totalitarian regimes historically) and an apology to the student body from the President and Board
4. The appointment and funding of a conservative organization dedicated to the preservation of constitutional rights to monitor and report on student rights abuses at the University for no less than 10 years
5. The annual publication and distribution to students by the University of a guarantee of constitutional rights to its students

I am glad that my daughter is not being subjected to your idea of “education”. Shame on you all.

Dr. Butler received her doctorate in Integral Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA. Her field of expertise is Transformative Learning and Change.

Dr. Butler is also the producer and director of the groundbreaking [documentary]… Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible.

The 6 th annual Multicultural Leadership Retreat will be held Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4, 2007.