Word: institutionalize
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Dates: during 1990-1990
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-- Terri E. Rachals, a prisoner at the Georgia Women's Correctional Institution, recalling a visit with her son, now seven
Since he assumed the role of B.U.. president two decades ago, Silber has been the object of widespread controversy. His unconventional tactics, criticized by many as dictatorial, bolstered B.U.'s reputation as an academic institution, but alienated many of the university's students and faculty.
Such numbers may seem esoteric until you begin to experience them. Since I have been at Harvard--an Institution conservative groups tell us is ridiculously liberal--I have personally known three people who have attempted suicide because homophobic pressures were too strong.
Silber has demonstrated precisely the administrative abilities, both in terms of intelligence and courage, which the next governor must have. During his tenure as president of Boston University, Silber turned a financially crippled institution completely around, augmenting its standing in the educational community, significantly expanding the breadth and quality of...
Kerry's strong support of higher education and the environment have made him a favorite among college Democrats. Conversely, student Democratic leaders say that many undergraduates have grave doubts about the character of Silber, the Boston University president who many say ruled the institution with an iron grip.