In recent days we have read the gleeful announcement that the value of a planned bequest to BGSU has
mushroomed to upwards of $20 million for the benefit of the basketball program. On another day, we are
told a new basketball coach will be paid $350,000.
Meanwhile, we are also learning of multi-million dollar cuts in recent years to academic programs,
including faculty positions, graduate assistantships, library and other budgets.
What’s wrong with this picture? What does it say about the university’s priorities?
James Bissland
Associate professor
emeritus, BGSU