Ed Morrison · Unplugged

May 29th, 2009

Here’s yet another example of how Cleveland’s leadership has drifted out of touch with the underlying realities of the regional economy..

Cleveland State University’s new president may get million-dollar penthouse

It’s laughable. These folks have a political tin ear. (What will faculty, students, or state legislators think when reading this story?)

As for the new Prez: He appears oblivious to his image as the head of a public institution in a time of extraordinary fiscal stress.

Not a good sign.

Here’s one metric to keep matters in perspective. Cleveland State is a relatively small public research university.
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