UF says 'no degree for you!' to Jeb

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by texas*princess

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/03/....ap/index.html

Can someone please explain what the point of an "honorary" degree is for?

I've honestly never understood what the point of a degree that you didn't even study for is?

I don't get that either. It makes me feel like I'm completely wasting my time earning a degree.

[shinerbock]

I think they're somewhat stupid, but it obviously doesn't cheapen the degrees we earn. Its gotten to the point where its mostly a symbolic gesture like giving someone a key to a city.

Thats the biggest problem I have here, it seems like the faculty turned what is traditionally a kind gesture into an embarrassment for the former governor. Now if this was something pushed for by Jeb and his people, thats one thing, but otherwise it seems like people who disliked Bush and his policies allowed this to become a spectacle.

[UGAalum94]

Right, and I'm sure they ensured his lack of support as they saw if for years to come. (I realize he's not the Gov. anymore, but I wouldn't count him out of being able to influence funding in the future.)

It seems that the rest of us, when it comes to getting money from other people for the things we think are important, think it terms of being nice and respectful, and perhaps money will follow.

Faculty senates often seem to think if they insult or belittle non-academics enough, maybe they'll get more funding.

I'm not sure that the profs. attitude is the way to go.