"They have a set of strategies to take down our institutions. The main part is to trick [liberals] because they don’t realize they’re going to come for the institutions no matter what. You want to show to the right wing that you’re a reasonable liberal, you can debate them. But they don’t care."

Also recommend this white paper that documents the importance of the 474 regional public universities across the US. It's from @ceciliaorphan.bsky.social and Mac Wetherbee at @thirdway.bsky.social. 4/ www.thirdway.org/report/regio....

The growth in online grad programs makes sense given that RPUs often add these programs to serve their regions, and that many RPUs offer distance ed to serve adult learners in their regions. I appreciate this engagement w/our brief which brings more attention to this vital sector.

We describe how different types of RPUs create value for their regions and students. We conclude with policy recommendations that at the time, seemed great but now seem downright fantastical but are still worth stating.

Thanks to @bencecil.bsky.social for the invite to write about RPUs!

I think as much attention to what is happening as possible is a good thing. But I also understand the need to focus attention on other priorities. It does feel like a firehose moment, though. But then I started a political awareness club in high school so this speaks to my own bias.