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Oberlin Descending

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And the education establishment hastens to shift blame from the college’s left leaning ambience. “It is unlikely that Oberlin suffers from an enrollment shortfall, as some contend, because its faculty and students lean toward one end of the political spectrum, even if, in fact, they do<" Brian C. Mitchell writes in the academe blog maintained by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). “Oberlin appeals to students who are comfortable with the campus culture; indeed, it one reason that 27 % of those who are accepted in the college of arts and science actually enroll there.”

Yes, but what about the other 73 % Brian?

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Malcolm A. Kline
Malcolm A. Kline is the Executive Director of Accuracy in Academia. If you would like to comment on this article, e-mail contact@academia.org.

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