Yes Virginia There is A Santa Claus

Yesterday, 6 December, the Saint's Day of Saint Nicholas, the UIS Journal published a detailed letter in support of the students and community and faculty members who question UIS administration's response to the needs and concerns of UIS students with disabilities featured on WUIS, an NPR affiliate [see below] underwritten by a number of student organizations. The letter is very frank and addresses specific statements made by the Chancellor himself. His own letter appeared on the same page above the students'. Is this Saint Nick's boon? It's certainly a good sign, as responsible investigative journalism is essential for sustained accountability and change.

While I agree 100% with the majority of the statements the students make, and I agree that Karla Carwile is both better credentialed and more experienced than Suzy Woods, I frankly fear the alternative, e.g. ODS between Ms. Carwile's dismissal and Ms. Woods' hiring--students desperately need timely services.

But, hats off to the students and to the Journal for balanced journalism. Now, if we could just find out what's happened to Dr. Ronie Sanlow's report...