RaeaSunshine t1_iz5wj8x wrote
Reply to comment by downcastbass in Appalachian prison book project seeks notebook donations: "The books can help inmates learn new skills, broaden their worldviews and obtain college credits through the West Virginia University Higher Education in Prison Initiative" by SAT0725
Are you responding to the right thread? This is about prison. Some offer classes, but not all - and it’s definitely not the same setup as a traditional university experience. Professors aren’t handing out free textbooks and degrees in prison. Also not sure what your academic history has to do with this topic.
downcastbass t1_iz5ymnv wrote
Yes, but apparently the wrong subreddit. Seems to be people who love books hate humor. I was bagging on my Alma Matter for being “generous” in their grading. As I experienced both in their online as well as on campus coursework. I really don’t understand how such a group of well read individuals are so blind that they couldn’t parse the intention, the joke and the sincerity of my final statement of the original comment. It seems to me as if pretentiousness is at play more so than empathy. Of course this is about prison, but WVU is bound, by law and ethics, to treat all students equally. I’m very happy we are able to have a meaningful impact on these individuals lives. But let’s face it, WVU isn’t Ivy League; thus the “books aren’t needed” joke.
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