The biggest problem with HPU is the school's educational philosophy: the buyer is always right. Students and their wealthy parents are catered to non-stop with a whirlwind of exciting activities in glamorous surroundings. There is pressure to inflate grades (frustrating for faculty) and even more pressure to overlook bad behavior outside of the classroom (frustrating for staff).
Anonymous reviews are problematic in more ways than one. Still, there is some consistency among these (claimed) experiences of (alleged) former High Point University workers.
ouch.
have heard along the same lines elsewhere.
Posted by: Ab | Jan 27, 2012 at 09:43 PM
Did you read Larry Summers in the Times last week, Ed?
Posted by: Jim Langer | Jan 27, 2012 at 10:44 PM
I so so so so want to comment here. MUST....NOT....DO ....IT... after all, I may get tired of my current job & decide to go back and teach there. But 11 years was enough for now.
Posted by: axelskater | Jan 27, 2012 at 10:44 PM
I just found your earlier post, Ed. I'll comment there.
Posted by: Jim Langer | Jan 27, 2012 at 10:49 PM
I just read the Glassdoor reviews (thank you for the link) on HPU by former professors & employees. Shocking.
Posted by: axelskater | Jan 27, 2012 at 11:04 PM
I guess this could be seen as a problem or a boon, depending on your point of view...
http://www.glassdoor.com/Photos/High-Point-University-Office-Photos-E128848.htm#Photo-12196
Posted by: axelskater | Jan 28, 2012 at 12:06 AM
axelskater, you never taught at HPU. I know who you are, and you've never been employed by the university in that capacity.
Posted by: Ernie McCracken | Jan 28, 2012 at 12:26 AM
lol, nevermind. you were an adjunct, that's hardly a full time job. you've caused problems at a lot of private institutions in the Triad.
Posted by: Ernie McCracken | Jan 28, 2012 at 12:32 AM
Yes - I taught about 3 or 4 classes every semester from 98 - 09. It was a fun job. I have no idea who you are though.
Posted by: Axelskater | Jan 28, 2012 at 01:05 AM