The Blueprint for University Destruction
A scathing exposé of a university's downfall, courtesy of a senior administrator's encounter with a 'blueprint' for chaos. The author's personal experience and subsequent writing reveal a disturbing pattern of ignorance and incompetence that threatens the very fabric of higher education.A Recipe for Disaster
The author recounts their initial meeting with a senior administrator at Texas Southern University (TSU) in 1977, which sparked an idea to write a 'blueprint' on how to wreck a university. This blueprint outlines a series of steps that, if followed, would lead to the downfall of any institution. The first step is to employ personnel who are not capable of implementing the university's conceptual philosophy of excellence in achievement.
Internal Power Struggles
The next step involves competing internally for resources, both human and non-human, as if the university's existence is not grounded in its mandate, philosophy, and goals. This creates an environment of chaos and inefficiency, where individuals are pitted against each other for limited resources. The author notes that this behavior is oblivious to the social fact that evaluation data impacts institutional and social change.
Disregard for Established Systems
The blueprint also advocates for violating established systems, processes, and procedures designed to rationalize and make efficient university operations. This includes ignoring evaluation data, which is essential for making informed decisions about resource allocation and institutional improvement. By disregarding these systems, the author argues that universities become less effective in achieving their goals.
Creating an 'Us vs. Them' Culture
Another key aspect of the blueprint is to create an 'us versus them' culture within the university structure. This involves alienating individuals from power resources and encouraging artificial and arbitrary distinctions that enhance racism, sexism, and general incompetence. The author warns that this behavior can lead to a breakdown in communication and collaboration among staff members.
Ignoring Human Rights and Civil Rights
The blueprint also encourages behaviors that violate human rights, civil rights, and human integrity. This includes ignoring the university's mission statement and establishing goals on an 'after-the-fact' basis, which can lead to inefficiency and a lack of accountability.
The author's blueprint for wrecking a university serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of ignorance and incompetence in higher education. By following these steps, universities can create an environment of chaos, inefficiency, and disregard for established systems. It is essential that institutions prioritize evaluation data, communication, and collaboration to ensure their success and effectiveness.
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