[olldflame]

I may be wrong and don't wish to judge people I don't know, but I suspect those who are so adamant that we not look to the past at all in determining the future path of the school were not around in the early years and do not know the people who helped build the school and establish it's mission. There is much wisdom there to tap into. Unfortunately, we've lost several of them in the last few years. Pierre Guillerman, Ed Dobson and Roscoe Brewer come to mind.

[Jonathan Carone]

The University is thriving - no lack of students applying,

While I appreciate the rest of that post, I want to push back on this point.

Student applications are down something like 40% over the last 4-5 years.

[Purple Haize]

The University is thriving - no lack of students applying,

While I appreciate the rest of that post, I want to push back on this point.

Student applications are down something like 40% over the last 4-5 years.

Hopefully the new regime will look at upgrading the online experience to equal or rival the schools that have passed LU. They also should address how Faculty is treated and compensated

[Jonathan Carone]

"If it's Christian, it ought to be better."

We should apply that to how we treat our faculty and staff. Our faculty should lead their fields in compensation so we can attract the best Christian professors the world has to offer. We've got the money. Now's the time to invest in the people and the mission.

[thepostman]

That is something we have been saying for a while on this board but it still rings true, even more so now.

We invested a ton of money into facilities, which was without a doubt a need. We have those pretty squared away for now so this would be the perfect time to invest in our people. Become an attractive place for Christian leaders from all areas of study. Like you said Jon, we have the money lets use to invest in our people.

[Purple Haize]

"If it's Christian, it ought to be better."

We should apply that to how we treat our faculty and staff. Our faculty should lead their fields in compensation so we can attract the best Christian professors the world has to offer. We've got the money. Now's the time to invest in the people and the mission.

It would be nice if this motto became a reality. It never has to date

[rhezick]

The University is thriving - no lack of students applying,

While I appreciate the rest of that post, I want to push back on this point.

Student applications are down something like 40% over the last 4-5 years.

Don't tell Ron Kennedy that. You'll get the "death stare of 1000 suns"

Speaking of potentials (I'm not supportive of this at all but its probably being discussed somewhere) keep an eye out for him. He's played the game quite well over the years, especially considering he headed up the online dept (then DLP), then left to literally start a competing program staffed in Lynchburg, somehow was able to come back and work his way up restarting himself in HR, then Marketing, then Sr VP over online enrollment, then Exec VP over online, resident, and marketing. To his credit, dude knows how to maneuver is all i'm saying.

[cruzan_flame13]

That is something we have been saying for a while on this board but it still rings true, even more so now.

We invested a ton of money into facilities, which was without a doubt a need. We have those pretty squared away for now so this would be the perfect time to invest in our people. Become an attractive place for Christian leaders from all areas of study. Like you said Jon, we have the money lets use to invest in our people.

While doing so, we Also have to give the faculty room also. We've been so crammed in with colleges; we need to spread out. We have room to spread out our schools. The time is now to do so, which means we can increase residency and not fully depend on online in the future.

[flameshaw]

The University is thriving - no lack of students applying,

While I appreciate the rest of that post, I want to push back on this point.

Student applications are down something like 40% over the last 4-5 years.

Don't tell Ron Kennedy that. You'll get the "death stare of 1000 suns"

Speaking of potentials (I'm not supportive of this at all but its probably being discussed somewhere) keep an eye out for him. He's played the game quite well over the years, especially considering he headed up the online dept (then DLP), then left to literally start a competing program staffed in Lynchburg, somehow was able to come back and work his way up restarting himself in HR, then Marketing, then Sr VP over online enrollment, then Exec VP over online, resident, and marketing. To his credit, dude knows how to maneuver is all i'm saying.

Sounds like he has pictures to me.

[prototype]

@prototype I’m going to keep asking him to clarify his positions and keep asking him for facts to back up his claims He has a loooong history of saying one thing then acting like he never said it. He has a long history of making flat out false statements. You are absolutely right that he has his right to his opinions. But we have a right to ask him to defend his positions. Pointing out absurdity with absurdity is the most entertaining route to take. All others have failed.
As a side note I’ve met ballcoach in real life. We did not come to blows

Are you talking to me or asking someone else? I'm confused.

Because, I have owned up and would own up to everything I have ever said. Look back at it. Never said Jerry, Jr. didn't do anything and was a saint - my point was prosecution on social without solid info. Look back in history and you will see I do that with everyone. I've defended everyone on this board from being bullied or slandered. I admit I was wrong with Jerry, and understand why he's gone - he should be. But we learned more over the past week and it verified some of the stuff I was giving Junior the benefit of doubt on. I consider myself a pretty loyal person - sometimes it bites me sometimes.

[Purple Haize]

@prototype I’m going to keep asking him to clarify his positions and keep asking him for facts to back up his claims He has a loooong history of saying one thing then acting like he never said it. He has a long history of making flat out false statements. You are absolutely right that he has his right to his opinions. But we have a right to ask him to defend his positions. Pointing out absurdity with absurdity is the most entertaining route to take. All others have failed.
As a side note I’ve met ballcoach in real life. We did not come to blows

Are you talking to me or asking someone else? I'm confused.

Because, I have owned up and would own up to everything I have ever said. Look back at it. Never said Jerry, Jr. didn't do anything and was a saint - my point was prosecution on social without solid info. Look back in history and you will see I do that with everyone. I've defended everyone on this board from being bullied or slandered. I admit I was wrong with Jerry, and understand why he's gone - he should be. But we learned more over the past week and it verified some of the stuff I was giving Junior the benefit of doubt on. I consider myself a pretty loyal person - sometimes it bites me sometimes.

You asked about ballcoach. My response was to that I was agreeing with you that he has every right to be here Not sure why you got defensive

[BJWilliams]

The University is thriving - no lack of students applying,

While I appreciate the rest of that post, I want to push back on this point.

Student applications are down something like 40% over the last 4-5 years.

Don't tell Ron Kennedy that. You'll get the "death stare of 1000 suns"

Speaking of potentials (I'm not supportive of this at all but its probably being discussed somewhere) keep an eye out for him. He's played the game quite well over the years, especially considering he headed up the online dept (then DLP), then left to literally start a competing program staffed in Lynchburg, somehow was able to come back and work his way up restarting himself in HR, then Marketing, then Sr VP over online enrollment, then Exec VP over online, resident, and marketing. To his credit, dude knows how to maneuver is all i'm saying.

There's a name from my past for sure...I think I got that stare more times than I care to admit (along with some very choice but G-rated words) during my time working in the news department...course being on FB when I should be working on news stories doesn't help things...

[rtb72]

The University is thriving - no lack of students applying,

While I appreciate the rest of that post, I want to push back on this point.

Student applications are down something like 40% over the last 4-5 years.

Hopefully the new regime will look at upgrading the online experience to equal or rival the schools that have passed LU. They also should address how Faculty is treated and compensated

Yes Xs 1,000,000

[rogers3]

@prototype I’m going to keep asking him to clarify his positions and keep asking him for facts to back up his claims He has a loooong history of saying one thing then acting like he never said it. He has a long history of making flat out false statements. You are absolutely right that he has his right to his opinions. But we have a right to ask him to defend his positions. Pointing out absurdity with absurdity is the most entertaining route to take. All others have failed.
As a side note I’ve met ballcoach in real life. We did not come to blows

Are you talking to me or asking someone else? I'm confused.

Because, I have owned up and would own up to everything I have ever said. Look back at it. Never said Jerry, Jr. didn't do anything and was a saint - my point was prosecution on social without solid info. Look back in history and you will see I do that with everyone. I've defended everyone on this board from being bullied or slandered. I admit I was wrong with Jerry, and understand why he's gone - he should be. But we learned more over the past week and it verified some of the stuff I was giving Junior the benefit of doubt on. I consider myself a pretty loyal person - sometimes it bites me sometimes.

One day over a beer we can talk about that benefit of the doubt!

[prototype]

@prototype I’m going to keep asking him to clarify his positions and keep asking him for facts to back up his claims He has a loooong history of saying one thing then acting like he never said it. He has a long history of making flat out false statements. You are absolutely right that he has his right to his opinions. But we have a right to ask him to defend his positions. Pointing out absurdity with absurdity is the most entertaining route to take. All others have failed.
As a side note I’ve met ballcoach in real life. We did not come to blows

Got it. sorry. was quick on that one.

Are you talking to me or asking someone else? I'm confused.

Because, I have owned up and would own up to everything I have ever said. Look back at it. Never said Jerry, Jr. didn't do anything and was a saint - my point was prosecution on social without solid info. Look back in history and you will see I do that with everyone. I've defended everyone on this board from being bullied or slandered. I admit I was wrong with Jerry, and understand why he's gone - he should be. But we learned more over the past week and it verified some of the stuff I was giving Junior the benefit of doubt on. I consider myself a pretty loyal person - sometimes it bites me sometimes.

You asked about ballcoach. My response was to that I was agreeing with you that he has every right to be here Not sure why you got defensive

[bluedevilflame]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/513 ... falwell-jr

The Hill: Rep. Mark Walker says he's been contacted about Liberty University vacancy

[paradox]

That would be hard to imagine. This is arguably the most coveted evangelical gig out there.

[Purple Haize]

That would be hard to imagine. This is arguably the most coveted evangelical gig out there.

Agreed. LU has the frame work to become a powerhouse once again. I won’t be surprised to see Politicians angling for the job

[Jonathan Carone]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/513 ... falwell-jr

The Hill: Rep. Mark Walker says he's been contacted about Liberty University vacancy

He’s been posturing for it publicly. It’s a step up from his current job but I don’t want him.

[olldflame]

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/513 ... falwell-jr

The Hill: Rep. Mark Walker says he's been contacted about Liberty University vacancy

He "talked" with "A" board member................... as in one. Probably happened. Someone on the board he knows. It means nothing. I highly doubt the board has officially contacted anyone at this time.

[paradox]

Agreed.

[thepostman]

Seems like a nice enough guy but no thanks.

[TH Spangler]

That would be hard to imagine. This is arguably the most coveted evangelical gig out there.

Agreed. LU has the frame work to become a powerhouse once again. I won’t be surprised to see Politicians angling for the job

Yes, establishment type. Establishment would love to use this as an opportunity to slip in the back door.

[thepostman]

Hopefully nobody from the political world slips into the back door.

[jbock13]

Yes, establishment type. Establishment would love to use this as an opportunity to slip in the back door.

All this, and this is what you’re worried about?