Earl Shorris, social critic and educator, has died. The news of his passing won’t cause a ripple in Camden, but it should. Shorris was the founder of the Clemente Humanities curriculum designed and implemented to bring the highest level of teaching to people who had been left behind, economically and educationally. The program ultimately reached … Continue reading Clemente in Camden: A Collaboration in Human Investment to Build On…
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In the Battle to Take Over Rutgers-Camden, Christie has his own Agenda
As the battle over the proposed takeover of Rutgers-Camden has evolved, the origins of the idea among South Jersey Democrats has been increasingly clear. So when reports surfaced that Democratic leader George Norcross was in negotiations for a “compromise,” it appeared that a breakthrough in the contentious battle was imminent. Then Governor Christie stepped in … Continue reading In the Battle to Take Over Rutgers-Camden, Christie has his own Agenda…
What’s Behind the Takeover Proposal? We’re Getting Closer to the Truth
Reactions to the dissemination of the Rowan plan to take over Rutgers-Camden have been almost as revealing as the document itself. Choosing his words carefully, no doubt, Christie spokesman Michael Drewniak responded, “If a consultant was hired to consider the upsides, downsides, and feasibility of such a merger, that just seems like good planning.” Quite … Continue reading What’s Behind the Takeover Proposal? We’re Getting Closer to the Truth…
Rowan’s Battle Plan to Take Over Rutgers-Camden
Some time in the fall of 2011, Rowan University made a fateful decision. After some months of discussions with Rutgers-Camden personnel about how the two institutions could best ally their resources to secure greater financial support for higher education in South Jersey, the conversations stopped. Now we know why. Instead of working out a mutually … Continue reading Rowan’s Battle Plan to Take Over Rutgers-Camden…
Remember the Kean Task Force Report!
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!…
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…