Budget crisis at EWU...

may result in big layoffs said acting president Dr. John Mason, according to this article in the Spokesman-Review yesterday. Additionally, perhaps you've also seen this article describing the NCAA sanctions against the EWU football program.

So, given this context, I share with you a brief e-mail I sent to the acting president:

Dr. Mason:

Let me help.

Since it has been established that we have an unethical and corrupt athletics program at EWU, let's start there. Please stand up and have the clarity of vision, following the lead of WWU, and kill this money pit. Maintaining an athletics program at Eastern is not a prime mission of the university (please take a close look at the mission statement.) If there aren't significant cutbacks in this area of the university during this crisis then that will broadcast to the faculty how unserious this administration is at solving the budgetary problem before us.

Thanks for your consideration.

John Buchanan, Ph.D.
Professor of Geology

For your edification, here's a link to EWU Mission Statement.

Despite the on-going lip service of protecting academic programs by this administration I have my doubts that will occur. I'd urge students to get involved and raise their voices during this critical time for the University. Even if you don't agree with me, express your thoughts during this process. Use your highly evolved brains and opposable thumbs to call or write those who will affect your future!

Contact: Dr. John Mason (acting EWU president)
Contact: EWU Board of Trustees