Monthly Archives: July 2023

“Someone likely to pass Appointments?” Glorious Day asked. “Yes. Even someone with strong credentials and a record of performance,” Elektra answered. “Now, no more leading questions. Please do tell me what progress is happening, but I am already too busy … Continue reading →

“The minority authors had those tenure threats,” Glorious Day said. “I don’t want to cost people their jobs.”   “People who threaten our subpoenaed witnesses,” Elektra said, “will face severe legal consequences.   I piously hope educated people all know this. … Continue reading →

“There is also the matter of funding,” Michael said. “The Other House has the power of the purse, but not the power of law, namely they may say yes or no to requests for funds, but they may not modify … Continue reading →

“That led us, privately, to the student groups,” Glorious Day said.  “The students figured out that their courses were bad.  After a series of back-and-forths between student body and faculty and administration, there were student demonstrations against the low academic … Continue reading →

“That was what led to the faculty committee,” Elektra answered, “the minority report, and the much thicker majority report which I gather you’ve already received. However, the Federal Technical University was a major promise of mine, a promise I needed … Continue reading →

Time to smooth some feathers, Elektra thought. Glorious Day was sometimes a bit touchy, and on his ministerial prerogatives that was doubly true.   “Goddess forbid! I am already swamped dealing with my own responsibilities, not to mention daily reports … Continue reading →

He shook his head.  “In that case, I believe that this conversation has advanced to its natural stopping point.” “Agreed,” Broadhurst said.  “I’m always happy to talk with you on issues of mutual interest.  That’s one of the reasons I … Continue reading →

“That is an interesting set of rationales,”  Broadhurst said.  “I’ll tell the managing committee about them. Any further decision is theirs, not mine alone.” She pinched her nose.  “Are there more issues?  Did you have other business?” she asked.  “As … Continue reading →