Louisiana College Professor: “Many See LC As A Place of Academic Mediocrity and Spiritual Cancer”
Update: Professor Reynoso contacted me via e-mail today. Although this letter was distributed to numerous people and published online with permission, it should be made clear: As I stated in the beginning of this post, Bill Stubbs provided me and others with this letter; Professor Reynoso did not send this letter to “several local bloggers,” as was suggested by one local blogger. Professor Reynoso expressed to me his strong hope that his letter will be handled by those to whom it was addressed, the Louisiana Baptist Convention, not by those in the media. I also hope that people will respect his and his family’s privacy.
On March 7, 2011, Louisiana College Professor of Art, Rondall Reynoso, wrote a five-page letter to the Louisiana Baptist Convention, outlining his concerns about the academic, financial, and spiritual health of the Louisiana College community. Professor Reynoso was informed on February 14th that Louisiana College would not be renewing his contract, and allegedly, as of today, Professor Reynoso is no longer welcome on campus.
I should make it clear: I have no dog in this hunt. I have never met Professor Reynoso, and I fully understand that some may simply dismiss his letter as merely the grievances of a former employee. Like many, I only want to see Louisiana College succeed and excel; it is one of Central Louisiana’s most important institutions, part of the fabric of our community.
This afternoon, LC graduate and outspoken critic of LC’s current administration, Bill Stubbs, sent me, at least one other local blogger, and several others a copy of Professor Reynoso’s letter, and I believe it warrants all of our attention. Here it is, in full:
