Ok so I have to admit that I was quite heated at the tribunal meeting yesterday. Not too sure the new dean made such a good impression on OCAS students. But here’s what I see, there are going to be benefits to the merger. Although it will be difficult at first since the curriculums haven’t been finalized yet, but even though the humanities classes will be through A&S in the future, this could be good because of the addition of students from other majors. It will more than likely be a good way to meet new people and get a little more from the ‘college experience.’ Besides that, the new Dean said that there are two main benefits: Improving the value of majors and the experience obtained.
While he may have some point, I have to say that when it came to how this will benefit those majors getting cut, he was quite defensive and didn’t explain a thing. All in all, I think this merger will be messy and there will be a lot of disgruntled students and teachers, but in the long run, I suppose it will be beneficial.
On to other news, there will most likely be a meeting held within the next few weeks to discuss new business and meet our new members.
Kim
