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Post by WokeDog on Nov 6, 2018 11:04:39 GMT -5
Here's the thing though. Even with our "academic ratings" beating those schools they still win the high school students. Academic ratings are worthless if we can't meet the necessary enrollment needed to stay out of the red. Sure its great to gloat about our highly rated school of _______ but it's not working. So why have to ask why do students chose North Greenville, Liberty, and Anderson? Or why do students choose Winthrop, UNCA, High Point over GWU?
I think its a clear identity crisis. Students looking for a non-Christian college experience aren't looking to spend four years following the rules at GWU... Students looking for a Christian college aren't looking for the wishy washy faith the GWU is pushing. We have got to make a stand one way or the other.
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Post by thebigdawg on Nov 7, 2018 11:39:24 GMT -5
Interesting twist to the GWU presidential search is Boiling Springs no longer being a dry town. What changes (if any) will the University make now that it’s not sheltered from the devils Kool aid.
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Post by gwujake08 on Nov 7, 2018 12:23:58 GMT -5
At one point, GWU threatned to move if it passed
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Post by thebigdawg on Nov 7, 2018 13:39:12 GMT -5
At one point, GWU threatned to move if it passed What a terrible bluff lol.
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Post by gwebb1994 on Nov 7, 2018 18:15:05 GMT -5
GW can still enforce the no booze policy. The people voted on it as it should be.
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Post by dawgdad on Nov 7, 2018 21:51:50 GMT -5
At one point, GWU threatned to move if it passed The way you phrased it Jake, just so funny in that idea's implausible absurdity. Not you, the message. "Threatened to move" just tickles me! The policies that GWU enact in response to the passage by a majority of the Municipality's voters will be very interesting... no doubt this will be a topic brought up during search interviews.
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Post by GWUalum on Nov 7, 2018 22:04:41 GMT -5
To GWUalum. I believe most people would define "Godly man" as someone with integrity, character,a servant leader mindset, and an understanding that depending on God for wisdom and discernment is always better than depending on your own abilities. You're saying these qualities shouldn't be high on the list of considerations for the search committee? Really? What kind of leader would you prefer? '07 Grad: I'm not trying to pick a fight here, or to run down the folks who love GW because of its connection to the church, but I don't think that when most people use the phrase "Godly man" they're referring only to someone with character. I certainly don't object to having a president who is Christian; I just hope that we get someone who has the vision and leadership skills to move the university forward.
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Post by '07 Grad on Nov 13, 2018 10:46:24 GMT -5
GWUalum: I realize you're not picking a fight. No worries. Certainly there are plenty of Godly leaders that also have great vision and leadership skills. I would never advocate for a president who is some overly pious, legalistic rule maker. The question is whether the selection committee has the wisdom to pick someone who is committed to their faith but also has the gifts of vision and leadership. Trust me, they are out there, but most of the candidates these executive search firms are serving up are career academics. That's the last thing we need.
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Post by Progress4Boiling Springs on Nov 13, 2018 11:04:16 GMT -5
Boiling Springs no longer being dry could actually be a real benefit. Anyone who believes that no alcohol rules at GWU will keep a student who wants to drink from doing so is hopelessly naïve. Perhaps Boiling Springs could actually attract some decent restaurants and become a thriving small town. Making alcohol available doesn't have to mean it becomes sin city.
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Post by gwebb1994 on Nov 13, 2018 19:17:21 GMT -5
Boiling Springs no longer being dry could actually be a real benefit. Anyone who believes that no alcohol rules at GWU will keep a student who wants to drink from doing so is hopelessly naïve. Perhaps Boiling Springs could actually attract some decent restaurants and become a thriving small town. Making alcohol available doesn't have to mean it becomes sin city. They said the same thing about Shelby back in the early 90's. As far as being hopelessly naïve, that ship sailed long ago, the golf bag in the corner of my room in Mauney Hall could confirm.
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Post by thebigdawg on Nov 13, 2018 20:58:44 GMT -5
GWebb what floor did you live on in Mauney? I was on the first floor all four years!
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Post by gwebb1994 on Nov 13, 2018 21:28:41 GMT -5
2nd floor facing north, had the porch roof out my window, would set a chair outside the window and sit outside.
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Post by Gwebbalumni2005 on Jan 21, 2019 22:16:46 GMT -5
So all the talk about boiling springs turning into a wet town, will the campus turn into a “wet campus” (alcohol allowed on campus); does that mean g Webb will be getting fraternities?
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Post by gwebb1994 on Jan 22, 2019 18:48:45 GMT -5
So all the talk about boiling springs turning into a wet town, will the campus turn into a “wet campus” (alcohol allowed on campus); does that mean g Webb will be getting fraternities? No. I don't see it. However, Campbell does have them, so there is precedent.
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Post by Gardnerwebb1998 on Feb 2, 2019 12:58:33 GMT -5
So all the talk about boiling springs turning into a wet town, will the campus turn into a “wet campus” (alcohol allowed on campus); does that mean g Webb will be getting fraternities? No. I don't see it. However, Campbell does have them, so there is precedent. This school needs money badly, kids are leaving because of a non college atmosphere, I understand we are a Christian school but if they want more money in the school they need to consider adding frats to get more students and more money from the costs of frats.
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