Kind of like the leaves we're now buried in. Program Review is going to change Drake. I am quite optimistic about Drake's Program Review, maybe because I am virtually unaffected by the recommendations, but I think mostly because I trust the decisions of this University. I hope that Drake can achieve the exciting future it is trying to, but my optimism is short circuited by the fear of losing Drake's character, ahem, the people, faculty, staff, janitors and in turn, students. Let's be honest and rake up some leaves of certainty here.
Drake is Drake because of the people here.
Not because Drake has X number of history professors, and X number of chemistry and physics professors. The Drake experience is rooted with the close friendships one makes with the faculty, staff and students. The same is true with our professors. I really hope that Program Review can accomplish its endeavors without compromising Drake's character. The trees change colors, their leaves fall, but the trees survive for years to come.