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A Better Colgate is proud to join Colgate’s administration, Trustees and Alumni Council members in welcoming Dr. Brian Casey as Colgate’s 17th President. By all measures that we have observed he is everything outlined by the search committee. Continue reading Welcome to Dr. Casey
Two professors explain why they’ve quit the Student Conduct Board and Colgate’s version of due process and civil rights for students. By Michael Johston, Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science 9/18/2014 “[Colgate] University recognizes the need to protect the Continue reading Watch Yourself at All Times
The lawsuit accuses Colgate administrators of multiple civil rights violations as well as false imprisonment, breach of contract, and failure to substantially observe the school’s established procedures. The court is currently weighing Colgate’s motion to dismiss the suit. By Peter Continue reading Lawsuit Casts Harsh Light on Due Process at Colgate
Colgate makes its decisions in great secrecy. The Scene, while interesting and somewhat informative, is largely a propaganda machine. The real work and decisions are largely not reported upon until the die has been cast. Thus, we alumni never really Continue reading An alumnus explains why he supports A Better Colgate
In 1970, less than 1% of taxi drivers had college degrees. Four decades later, more than 15% do. By Richard Vedder And Christopher Denhart WSJ Jan. 8, 2014 6:38 p.m. ET The American political class has long held that higher Continue reading How the College Bubble Will Pop