I think Willow Arune's letter is brilliantly written. Supporting an anti-intellectual, anti-science stance does not qualify anyone to suddenly be an appropriate figurehead, for a green university which values scientific research and has now achieved nationwide status for exemplifying these two goals.
It is self-evident that UNBC excelled in these areas, despite the doctrines of the previous government, which intentionally and deliberately trimmed UNBC programs to the bone.
To reward one of the "trimmers" with the exalted job of maintaining UNBC's two firmly held principles (goals) is like rewarding the organ grinder for keeping the dancing monkey on a chain, dancing for his life.
So how do people separate their political ideologies from the task at hand, in order to be unbiased in their actions and responsibilities? A tough call. But certainly it is not achieved by taking credit for other people's efforts. Restraining, then taking credit for the success achieved in spite of restraints, does not compute.
The other people in this case are the faculty and educational leaders, who have run UNBC under hardship. The faculty opinion is based on their actual walk, not lofty talk.
The arrogance of an "I am in charge" M.O. is raising its ugly head here, from the Harper Government officials carrying out the government's mandate.
Honour and respect for the workers now at UNBC is being given lip service through this appointment give to
Mr. Moore. The goal to select a chancellor should be based on truth, and respect and consensus with faculty and all educational leaders, not on patronage.
Watching political bias in action is not pretty. It feels downright disturbing as a taxpayer and member of the masses/public. Consult the people who work and breathe life into UNBC, and reach consensus with them. If this is a democracy, then apply democracy. Walk the talk. We not longer buy "do as I say, not as I do."
Mr. Moore, don't ride the wave jut because you can. Allow the heart of UNBC to be represented by someone whom the staff have confidence in and can trust with UNBC's goals.
I think a candidate who has the ability to provide inspiration to go forward with UNBC, trumps any ghost from the past! The faculty are clearly not inspired by Mr. Moore. In fact, his selection appears to highlight a betrayal.
This choice is confusing and strangely unsettling.
Sandra Nadalin
Prince George
