So too, administrators and regents need to treat faculty with respect, grappling seriously with their opinions and perspectives. And, of course, the reverse is also needed. Sometimes administrators seem like the Rodney Dangerfields of the academy. A third critical value is integrity. We should continue to strive for the highest standards of ethical behavior in that we do.
Personal dishonor undermines the entire enterprise.
Integrity requires that the educational mission of the University not just be a basis for increased legislative funding. It means that all students be treated fairly and with respect and not just as cogs in a research or educational machine. Administrators should be open and candid about budgets and policies. They should always be forthright in dealings with the Governor, Legislature, Board of Regents, faculty, staff, students, and the mass media. Students should take personal responsibility for their lives and eschew any form of academic dishonesty.