Daniel's Graduation

We're preparing for Daniel's GRADUATION today, Saturday, May 10th... and it is in spite of Tusculum- certainly NOT facilitated through their cooperation and advocacy - that he has completed his degree! At this point, Daniel's experience with them has been 3 years of frustration, lack of complete information, staff incompetency and in one instance, complete untruths! It's a pity that Tusculum's bureaucracy is so ingrained that its overriding purpose is it's own perpetuation rather than the omnibus advocacy, information dissemination and appropriate support of Tusculum's students. What for Daniel could and should have been a celebration of completing a process he postponed 30 years ago, has been nothing but trials and tribulations. Since Daniel, in his wonderfully forgiving and understanding manner, is not writing this and  I (JamesBen) am, I have chosen to be very honest and candid about Tusculum's amazing lack of empathy with their students, particularly within the residential program. It got so frustrating for him that Daniel completed his last two classes within the GPS program. Obviously, these are my opinions and observations. However in expressing these thoughts to other graduates, current students and some staff, it has come to my attention that his experiences and my feelings are anything but isolated. In fact, Daniel was even told by that same bureaucracy that while what was being required of him was unfair, it was their prerogative to enforce those charges and they were doing so! Really creates confidence in the education and environment available for Tusculum's students, doesn't it? Particularly when one considers the social service stance espoused and required of the students but not practiced by the institution, it is possible to speak of premeditated hypocrisy. If you are interested in the details, please do not hesitate to request names, dates and details! It will give me great pleasure to comply!