Yikes.

In an age of accountability...

The problem with making this kind of move, allowing the governor's daughter to receive an Executive MBA w/o finishing her coursework, is that it makes many people look bad. Like A) West Virgina University, B) the governor of WV, C) his daughter, D) and the stupid provost who gave her the degree.

Notice the fact that these two titles use different terms. Degree vs. transcript. I don't know why CHE chose that word; it seems inaccurate. Also, I'd like to point out that a five-member faculty panel had to take time out of research/teaching to find that the university acted inappropriately. What is the mission of a university again? Who knows.

Vicki Smith. "West Virginia University dean resigns in degree scandal." The Associated Press. 4/28/08

"West Virginia U. Provost Resigns Over Transcript Scandal Involving Governor's Daughter." The Chronicle of Higher Education News Blog. 4/27/08.