Just a few weeks ago or so, Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo confirmed that they had reduced the student population by 1100 or so. This was said to be due to the state budgetary ‘shortfall’ . (they’re getting more, just not as much as they were asking… in bureaucratic terms, this is referred to as a ‘short fall.’)
Now, the bureaucrats are planning to spend the taxpayer’s scarce resources teaching male-only students Engineering in Saudi Arabia. This according to one quote will ‘set terrorism’ back. Huh? If only it were true, I might agree if we were teaching philosophy or western literature or even if there was a ‘student’ exchange.
By the way, engineering are the skills one needs to know if one wants to blow up a building.As a reminder, Bin Laden was also an engineer.
Today, Cal Poly Provost William W. Durgin spun a great yarn in our local paper ( tough to find it on-line… but here it is ) entitled: “Cal Poly – Saudi Deal will adhere to U.S. Laws and reap untold benefits.” Why does this sound like a line from the evil Prince John in the tale Robin Hood,” Golden Days are ahead, Sir Guy!” ?
So, let’s take a little look at some of the Cal Poly spin:
Durgan: “JUC’s provost has advised us that the college will offer engineering to men and women as student and industry demand emerges.”
Translation: female engineering students and faculty are as likely to participate as finding snow in Saudi Arabia
Durgan: ” Project faculty and staff will be Cal Poly employees selected by the university.” Continue reading “Cal Poly’s Real Responsibility is at Home”