What to do?

Annie · 03-26-2007, 05:02 PM

What do you do when you are a student who is upset with what is going on in your department? I can't talk about what is going on, but I can tell you it is not good.

stchasking · 03-26-2007, 05:24 PM

I assume you can't go to the department head.
The next step is to go to the Dean of Fine Arts or music or whatever.
If that doesn't work go to the Dean of Students.
Then go to the Chancellor.

You are working your way up the administrative ladder.

Finally, go to the alumni board. The Alumni hold a lot of power.

ROGERIO · 03-26-2007, 05:30 PM

Just be careful Annie. Politics are everywhere. Remember WHY you are there. Sometimes it's better to keep your nose clean, get what you need (and paid for) and get the heck out of dodge.

In other words, pick your battles.

Annie · 03-26-2007, 05:38 PM

Most likely, I'm not going to do anything because of that one thing - I need to graduate in a year...It's just frustrating to see the politics that are unfolding and not be able to say anything even though I have put thousands of dollars into this University...and don't have one single say in anything that goes on in it.

Annie · 03-26-2007, 05:38 PM

Thank you for the replies.

tpter1 · 03-26-2007, 05:52 PM

Annie- Much of that depends on what is going on. You are quite vague (maybe rightfully so). Your best bet is to show up to class, lessons, bust your tail end, do what you need to do and stay out of it. If you're gone in a year, it really should not matter much. Let the faculty handle it, or let the sharks eat each other alive while you just keep swimming.

Solar Bell · 03-26-2007, 06:00 PM

Finish your degree Annie, no matter what.

We already KNOW that you are a winner!

-cw-

Annie · 03-27-2007, 10:29 AM

I can say that some aspects of the department are recieving more funds and attention, while other aspects are being cut - literally. Sorry for being so vague, it's just my mom always told me to be careful what I write.

Thank you so much for the replies and help.

ROGERIO · 03-27-2007, 11:46 AM

Annie,

This is not to say there isn't something "fishy" going on... but even the Red Cross is run like a business. Meaning the bottom line usually dictates everything. There may be other things going on that you may not be aware of. For one, sometimes donations come with a condition... i.e. a millionaire alumni sang in the choir and wants X amount of his donation to go towards the choir. Just making assumptions here...

Hang in there.

Rogerio

Eclipsehornplayer · 03-27-2007, 11:46 AM

Well you mom has given you good advice.

I remember a teacher telling me long ago just after she intercepted a note I had written in grade school.

She told me NEVER put anything in writing you don't intend for the whole world to see. She then promptly read my note to the whole class. How embarassed I was as she said aloud things that were only intended for my best friends eyes.

Lesson learned!

03-26-2007, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Annie Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 421	What to do? What do you do when you are a student who is upset with what is going on in your department? I can't talk about what is going on, but I can tell you it is not good. __________________ ~Annie I may not be great yet, but I'm working hard on it and one day I'm gonna be there.

03-26-2007, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
stchasking Forte User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,294	Re: What to do? I assume you can't go to the department head. The next step is to go to the Dean of Fine Arts or music or whatever. If that doesn't work go to the Dean of Students. Then go to the Chancellor. You are working your way up the administrative ladder. Finally, go to the alumni board. The Alumni hold a lot of power. __________________ "I was performing professionally at age 17 and have never had a real job." Allen Vizzutti http://cdbaby.com/cd/mcking

03-26-2007, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Re: What to do? Just be careful Annie. Politics are everywhere. Remember WHY you are there. Sometimes it's better to keep your nose clean, get what you need (and paid for) and get the heck out of dodge. In other words, pick your battles.

03-26-2007, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Annie Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 421	Re: What to do? Most likely, I'm not going to do anything because of that one thing - I need to graduate in a year...It's just frustrating to see the politics that are unfolding and not be able to say anything even though I have put thousands of dollars into this University...and don't have one single say in anything that goes on in it. __________________ ~Annie I may not be great yet, but I'm working hard on it and one day I'm gonna be there.

03-26-2007, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Annie Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 421	Re: What to do? Thank you for the replies. __________________ ~Annie I may not be great yet, but I'm working hard on it and one day I'm gonna be there.

03-26-2007, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	Re: What to do? Annie- Much of that depends on what is going on. You are quite vague (maybe rightfully so). Your best bet is to show up to class, lessons, bust your tail end, do what you need to do and stay out of it. If you're gone in a year, it really should not matter much. Let the faculty handle it, or let the sharks eat each other alive while you just keep swimming. __________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

03-26-2007, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Solar Bell Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 3,913	Re: What to do? Finish your degree Annie, no matter what. We already KNOW that you are a winner! -cw- __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan

03-27-2007, 10:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Annie Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 421	Re: What to do? I can say that some aspects of the department are recieving more funds and attention, while other aspects are being cut - literally. Sorry for being so vague, it's just my mom always told me to be careful what I write. Thank you so much for the replies and help. __________________ ~Annie I may not be great yet, but I'm working hard on it and one day I'm gonna be there.

03-27-2007, 11:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Re: What to do? Annie, This is not to say there isn't something "fishy" going on... but even the Red Cross is run like a business. Meaning the bottom line usually dictates everything. There may be other things going on that you may not be aware of. For one, sometimes donations come with a condition... i.e. a millionaire alumni sang in the choir and wants X amount of his donation to go towards the choir. Just making assumptions here... Hang in there. Rogerio

03-27-2007, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Eclipsehornplayer Forte User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flat Rock, Michigan Posts: 2,395	Re: What to do? Well you mom has given you good advice. I remember a teacher telling me long ago just after she intercepted a note I had written in grade school. She told me NEVER put anything in writing you don't intend for the whole world to see. She then promptly read my note to the whole class. How embarassed I was as she said aloud things that were only intended for my best friends eyes. Lesson learned! __________________ Eclipse MHY Bb Trumpet with interchangable leadpipes Bach 229 25A C Trumpet Getzen Capri Bb Cornet GR & Monette mouthpieces

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