Culture War - Vision - Nov. 06
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Antioch University Chancellor Toni Murdock characterized College President Lawry’s vision for Antioch College as part of “a culture war.” Lawry presented this vision to University Board of Trustees in November 2006. To understand this document in its full context, see The Record article and review the minutes of the meeting in which it was presented.
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The document states:
Campus social life and the health of the learning environment are affected negatively by a comparatively high incidence of mental health problems among students. Dr. Cynthia Olson, director of the Wright State clinic in Yellow Springs, with which the College has a health services contract, has told me that the student body displays an exceptionally high proportion for the age group, of persons with bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and eating disorders, exacerbated by high co-morbidity with substance abuse (pg 2).
Why it Matters:
Lawry based his assertion and sought to remake the College’s curriculum, tenure of faculty, and student body based on a medical diagnosis of opinion not science. Dr. Cynthia Olson is certified in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine. She is not a licensed mental health professional.
Dr. Linda Lee Sattem, Ph.D., PCC/S is a licensed mental health professional . The letters, PPC/S stands for “Professional Clinical Counselor / Supervisor”, a license award by the the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, & Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Sattem was employed at the College’s Counseling and Wellness Center. She stated, “Antioch students are not different than other college students. Our students do not have more problems, more severe problems or a higher incidence of mental illness.”
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