I am writing in response to Richard Vedder's Op-Ed piece in Monday’s (12/01/14) The Post. Mr. Vedder's comments concerning Ohio University's need for a "New Leadership Era" are, as the Op-Ed’s title states, only his opinion.
I do wish to address several of the comments in Mr. Vedder's piece. First is the fact that, while Mr. Vedder raises the issue of the expansion of athletic facilities, he fails to mention how much of their cost was paid for by donations.
Second, he references OU's building program. As a former economics professor, I'm sure Mr. Vedder has taught "cost/benefit" analysis. As an engineer, I can tell you that, in many cases, it is not cost effective to rehab a structure.
As to the Academic Center for Athletes, Mr. Vedder fails to mention that OU currently has one. This project is intended to upgrade those facilities. It will, by the way, be funded through donations.
Finally, I would think a former professor would be able to express his opinions absent sarcasm/condescension.
Kenneth Job is an Ohio University alumnus.
