The takeover of Auburn University is analogous to receivership for a struggling business.
The board of trustees is taking control of the school back from its faculty…
The board began seizing the university’s academic programs—at its June 5 meeting, including curriculum, course offerings, degree requirements and academic credentials—
Like companies I represented, universities have lost their way. And many have proved either unable or unwilling to self-correct. When that happens, it is appropriate to put institutions into receivership until they reform and rededicate themselves to their mission.
At Auburn incoming students must now take certain required civics and history courses to master basic competency in U.S. history and government.