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Comment by fluidcruft

11 hours ago

Yes indeed. College departments are well-known for cutting the ranks of the professors who have proven track records of boosting enrollment in favor of awarding tenure to the professors who can't get butts in seats.

I don’t think you understand how universities work. Which US university did you attend?

  • I don't think you understand how hiring, promotion and departmental finances works at US universities for roughly the last two decades.

    • I am very well aware, having close relationships with multiple faculty professors in my family to this day. Practically none of it has anything to do with student ratings.

      Which university did you attend? I asked you once already; put up or shut up.

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