Editorial
February 19, 2003
Issue 4
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by Donald Collins |
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A flawed approachThe investigation into teaching numbers at Napier University unearthed some startling results, not least the response from the university. To claim that Napier University looks to ‘comparator institutions’ in tracking their student/staff ratio underlines the flawed ideology that is at the heart of this supposed academic institution. Make no mistake: this university is not riding high in the league tables, far from it. Therefore, to claim that our education is measured in comparison to similar institutions proves that university management appear short in ambition, and lacking in vision. Indeed, would the decision of a ‘comparator institution’ to raise their student/staff ratio prove justification for Napier University to do likewise? Squeezing as many students in as possible may prove desirable to university management in the short term; but their policy will be extremely detrimental to the all-round education and enlightenment we, as students, should receive from attending this university.
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