Tonight I received an email from Dean of Students, Dr. Andrew Johnston. He personally asked me to take a survey being done by a third party to indicate the student’s point of view on Belmont’s performance. “Awesome!” I nearly said aloud, stopping just in time to realize what a massive tool I’d be if I had done so. If Belmont wants my feedback, I’d love to give it to them! So I proceeded to take, eh HEM! endure the 15 minute survey in an effort to better the school I am attending. Herein lies what transpired in the events of just earlier tonight:
Perhaps this survey was meant only to cover academia. In that case, Belmont should receive quite uplifting statistics about its performance. Unfortunately, to cover the entire student experience, a survey should include questions on residence life, an area in which Belmont seems to be lagging. There are many problems that are constantly seen by the student body, but that are conveniently overlooked by the Administration in an effort to present Belmont as having students that are satisfied “with Belmont’s educational programs and student life.” Simply ask the students and you will find that this is not the case. But instead of asking us, Admissions seem to be kicking us out of our dorms in an effort to show progress with a “record enrollment” for next fall. If the college cannot accommodate hundreds more students than the previous year then it’s not progress–it’s negligence. Provide for the safety and well being of the student body… that’s progressive. -Comments at the end of a freakin’ long survey, Kevin Smith
Loading ...