Neoliberalism at the UO. An open letter to Oregonians.
In the Eugene Weekly here. About the Author:
Jesús Sepúlveda is an internationally recognized poet who grew up under Pinochet’s dictatorial regime and experienced the effects of neoliberalism in Chile. He is the author of eight poetry collections and three books of essays, including his most recent book of poems Secoya and his book of literary criticism Poets on the Edge. He received his Ph.D. in romance languages in 2003 from the UO, where he currently teaches advanced writing, creative writing in Spanish and courses on poetry.
It happens whether or not you believe in it or want it to.
I have no problem with the summary in points 1-11, but the connection to what follows is not compelling. The fact that administrative bloat continues, something for which Coltrane must bear responsibility, does not require that the decisions be motivated by neoliberal ideology. Indeed I suspect Coltrane feel profoundly insulted. But the central issue remains: when will the admin begin to take steps to redirect resources from the central bureaucracy to the instructional? Where are the voices demanding an accounting?
About to go teach a liberal arts class, in fact.
To UOmatters – I believe you need to re-title and leave the words “liberal arts” out of it. That would be more accurate.
Pinochet and UO cuts? Really? Yes, we should be following the Venezuelan model, I guess. So much for poets
Poet has neoliberal hammer, everything looks like a nail.