Saturday, September 1, 2012

What higher education bubble? From the Harvard Crimson: Cheating scandal a "confidential matter"?

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2012/9/1/ad-board-accused-students/

Students Accused in Cheating Scandal Frustrated by Uncertain Process

"The current undergraduate under investigation complained that Harvard’s decision to announce the cheating scandal publically—a choice which Harris said was based on the College’s desire to use the widespread accusations as a teachable moment to caution against academic dishonesty—might hamper students who take a voluntary leave of absence while awaiting their verdicts from pursuing alternate occupations.

By going public with the investigation, the student said, Harvard has made it 'just impossible to keep what's supposed to be a confidential matter a confidential matter.'"

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