Comments on: Incoming UDC prez tries to outrun his past http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/ The Georgetown Voice Blog Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:27:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Troy Lilly http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-273451 Troy Lilly Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:44:09 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-273451 In light of the recent uproar surrounding the measure that Dr. Allen Sessoms recently introduced, and the board of trustees approved, there is an increased demand for information about his past at institutions of higher learning. I attend UDC and also write for the student publication, Trilogy, which has yet to draw any concrete conclusions as to the firm details of Dr. Sessoms' standing at the schools he anchored before coming to DC. For better or worse, but at this time pretty much set in stone, the nearly 100% increase in tuition has been approved by the board at UDC and will be introduced incrementally, beginning this fall. In light of the recent uproar surrounding the measure that Dr. Allen Sessoms recently introduced, and the board of trustees approved, there is an increased demand for information about his past at institutions of higher learning.

I attend UDC and also write for the student publication, Trilogy, which has yet to draw any concrete conclusions as to the firm details of Dr. Sessoms’ standing at the schools he anchored before coming to DC.

For better or worse, but at this time pretty much set in stone, the nearly 100% increase in tuition has been approved by the board at UDC and will be introduced incrementally, beginning this fall.

]]> By: Vox Populi » UDC students protest 85% tuition increase http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-265294 Vox Populi » UDC students protest 85% tuition increase Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:37:23 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-265294 [...] of District of Columbia Allen Sessoms and his attempt for a massive increase in UDC tuition rates are coming under attack from UDC [...] [...] of District of Columbia Allen Sessoms and his attempt for a massive increase in UDC tuition rates are coming under attack from UDC [...]

]]> By: Anna Bank http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-154501 Anna Bank Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:09:26 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-154501 Josh -- that's interesting that people are saying he was picked over Fenty's objections, since my impression was that Fenty was a Sessoms supporter (at least tacitly.) I don't have any information beyond what's been in the Post, but you should definitely look into it and we would love to hear what you information you come up with. If we find anything else out we'll be sure to post it here. Josh — that’s interesting that people are saying he was picked over Fenty’s objections, since my impression was that Fenty was a Sessoms supporter (at least tacitly.) I don’t have any information beyond what’s been in the Post, but you should definitely look into it and we would love to hear what you information you come up with. If we find anything else out we’ll be sure to post it here.

]]> By: Josh http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-153823 Josh Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:30:33 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-153823 I am a current student at UDC. We are hearing many rumors about Dr. Sessoms including the ones stated above. Many faculty and students are becoming anxious and worried about the future of the University. There are already many ongoing issues with the Univeristy but it seems this guy is coming in to seal the deal. Some other rumors include him wanting to end the HBCU status, end open enrollement, and shut out "poor students." He was also picked over the objections of the Mayor. It seems that the Chair of the Board of Trustees James Dyke was the main proponent of Sessoms (rumor has it he will not be reappointed when his term is up.)Any validity to these? If so please direct me to a place where I can compile info to distribute to the student population. Thanks. I am a current student at UDC. We are hearing many rumors about Dr. Sessoms including the ones stated above. Many faculty and students are becoming anxious and worried about the future of the University. There are already many ongoing issues with the Univeristy but it seems this guy is coming in to seal the deal. Some other rumors include him wanting to end the HBCU status, end open enrollement, and shut out “poor students.” He was also picked over the objections of the Mayor. It seems that the Chair of the Board of Trustees James Dyke was the main proponent of Sessoms (rumor has it he will not be reappointed when his term is up.)Any validity to these? If so please direct me to a place where I can compile info to distribute to the student population. Thanks.

]]> By: Philip Sadler http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-132274 Philip Sadler Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:43:41 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-132274 To Will Sommer, I am a graduate of Delaware State University (Class of 1962) and a past president of the Delaware State University Alumni Association. I have watched very closely the situation at Delaware State since the beginning of Dr. Sessoms tenure. I live near the Delaware State campus and as an active and concerned alumnus I visit the campus regularly. Dr. Sessoms fashions himself as a "change agent". UDC says they want a "change agent", well they got one. UDC, beware!!! To Will Sommer,
I am a graduate of Delaware State University (Class of 1962) and a past president of the Delaware State University Alumni Association. I have watched very closely the situation at Delaware State since the beginning of Dr. Sessoms tenure. I live near the Delaware State campus and as an active and concerned alumnus I visit the campus regularly.

Dr. Sessoms fashions himself as a “change agent”. UDC says they want a “change agent”, well they got one. UDC, beware!!!

]]> By: Will Sommer http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-132215 Will Sommer Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:45:58 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-132215 You're right, Sarah. Thanks for pointing that out. Philip, if what you're saying about Dr. Sessoms is true, UDC is in for a rough time under his administration. Do you have experience with one of the schools he worked at? You’re right, Sarah. Thanks for pointing that out.

Philip, if what you’re saying about Dr. Sessoms is true, UDC is in for a rough time under his administration. Do you have experience with one of the schools he worked at?

]]> By: Sarah http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-132067 Sarah Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:20:23 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-132067 ...saw this quoted in the Washington Post Express. Somebody is paying attention. …saw this quoted in the Washington Post Express. Somebody is paying attention.

]]> By: Philip Sadler http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/comment-page-1/#comment-131646 Philip Sadler Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:38:43 +0000 http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2008/08/14/incoming-udc-prez-tries-to-outrun-his-past-leaves-wapo-in-the-dust/#comment-131646 Dr. Sessoms will certainly bring "change" to UDC. Question is whether or not that change will be positive and in the best interest of the institution. His arrogance and "my way or the highway" style of management did not endear him to many of the stakeholders at Delaware State. He does not believe in collegiality (shared governance) as exemplified by his lack of acceptance of faculty input. He certainly did not enjoy a good relationship with alumni, a problem he also had at Queens College. His doubling of the endowment at Delaware State is questionable. Not least of all, Dr. Sessoms is not a proponent of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) having stated on occasion that they are no longer relevant. UDC, beware!!! Dr. Sessoms will certainly bring “change” to UDC. Question is whether or not that change will be positive and in the best interest of the institution. His arrogance and “my way or the highway” style of management did not endear him to many of the stakeholders at Delaware State. He does not believe in collegiality (shared governance) as exemplified by his lack of acceptance of faculty input. He certainly did not enjoy a good relationship with alumni, a problem he also had at Queens College. His doubling of the endowment at Delaware State is questionable. Not least of all, Dr. Sessoms is not a proponent of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) having stated on occasion that they are no longer relevant.

UDC, beware!!!

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