Fifty-two tenured professors from USC’s Marshall School of Business sent a critical letter to Dean Geoffrey Garrett, highlighting declining enrollment and recent graduate program cuts as indicators of broader institutional issues. The letter expresses concerns about the school’s future viability amid these challenges. It was reported by Nina Joudeh in the NY Post and featured on RealClearEducation.
Key Points
- 52 tenured professors addressed Dean Geoffrey Garrett in a sharply worded letter.
- Key concerns include falling enrollment numbers at USC’s business school.
- Letter points to graduate program cuts as signs of deeper operational troubles.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This highlights potential vulnerabilities in traditional higher education models, which could bolster arguments for greater educational freedom and innovation, such as expanded school choice options in postsecondary education. It underscores the need for parental and student empowerment in selecting alternatives to underperforming institutions.
