This fall, Texas A&M is offering a certification in “Social Justice Leadership” focused on DEI principles and woke ideology.
Yesterday, we asked if this made readers more or less likely to encourage young people in their families to attend Texas A&M.
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Here is a sampling of the comments we received from our readers after they voted in the survey.
“Not only would I be less likely to recommend A&M, but I am ashamed to admit that I have two degrees from there. And I am sure my uncle and father, who taught there for 30 years, would not believe what has happened to this once fine university.” – Kay Dillingham
“Surely the Aggies know that the eyes of Texas are upon them, they cannot get away with this.” – Tim Rhodes
“My alma mater continues to disappoint on many of these issues. We need to work to get back to being the most conservative university in the state and country!” – Jane Anne Sellars
“We’ll finally have qualified workers for the ‘Social Justice’ factory down the street…” – Chris Breaux
“Aggies create bonds; social justice creates division. It’s that simple. Bottom line: ‘Social Justice Leadership’ has no place at Texas A&M University other than to showcase it as how NOT to act in society.” – John “Cotton” Clark
“Give them an inch and they’ll take your university.” – Shelby Trial
“What an outrageous waste of tax dollars or any dollars! This must stop.” – Jan Shedd
“As an Aggie former student, I am appalled and disgusted at the depths to which once-great Texas A&M University has sunk. As an institution, it certainly no longer measures up to the core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and selfless service that are highlighted on the TAMU Purpose & Values web page. Texas A&M used to work to develop leaders with character and honor. No more, it seems.” – Dave Anthony
“It’s long past time for conservative people to stop giving their money to entities who do not represent their values.” – Glenda Piacenti
“A&M has gone from a conservative university to a socialist indoctrination center along with the likes of all the Ivy League schools.” – Garry Ludwig
“As a Texas A&M former student, I am thoroughly disgusted at the direction the university has taken. Now they’re just like all the other woke universities.” – Cindy Armstrong
“It’s very sad to see such a great university go down this liberal socialist path. I blame the Regents and [TAMU President Mark] Welch for letting this happen. The adults could stop it.” – Mike Hess
“Of all the kool-aid-drinking, cult-like behavior I’m willing to overlook amongst Aggies, this crosses the line. Let’s stick with A&M’s unique brand of obnoxious and not add woke to the reasons to abhor them.” – Elissa Harrell
“The last thing Texas needs is more kids with a certification in ‘Social Justice Leadership.’” – Thomas Camardo
“As a family of Aggies and extended family, we are highly disappointed with A&M’s direction in this area and thought we’d never be saying such a thing. Needs to be some clean slate making. We have several grandchildren that we will caution in their decision making.” – Caren Foster
