Sometimes we have to look behind the news to see what is really happening, no less so justifications for the proposed takeover of Rutgers-Camden. This morning, we opened the paper to read this reaction from John Sheridan, Cooper Hospital chief executive, in response to news that New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg is seeking a federal … Continue reading Remember the Kean Task Force Report!…
2012 March
How Rowan Would Effect the Takeover of Rutgers-Camden
Rowan has released its “roadmap” for the takeover of Rutgers-Camden. In making the announcement today, Rowan acting president Ali Houshmand complained about the tone of public discussion. “A lot of people have been engaged in throwing a lot of mud at Rowan, insulting this institution, and it’s hurtful,” he said today on KYW radio. So … Continue reading How Rowan Would Effect the Takeover of Rutgers-Camden…
Getting Serious about Aggregating Educational Resources
Board action resulted from a comprehensive six-month study of the advantages and disadvantages of merging the two universities in response to a Maryland Joint Chairmen’s directive. Based on the study, the board concluded that a structured collaboration between UMB and UMD would yield more success than a merger. This statement, made as part of a … Continue reading Getting Serious about Aggregating Educational Resources…
In Camden, it’s takeover all over again
The same forces that orchestrated the state takeover of Camden in 2002 are behind the current plan to create a major research university through the merger of Rutgers-Camden into Rowan: South Jersey Democrats headed by George E. Norcross. Just as the municipal recovery legislation garnered grand promises of Camden’s revitalization, so too this latest effort … Continue reading In Camden, it’s takeover all over again…