As previously reported here, former (thankfully) RSU president, Joe Wiley, has orchestrated a “reorganization” at Freed-Hardeman University, a Church of Christ university in Tennessee. It boils down to creation of his seemingly favorite “one-stop-shop,” previously instituted at RSU—which one former RSU staffer poignantly remarked to me ends up being one, long line instead of five, shorter lines, especially when you cut staff; elimination of eighteen positions (one faculty and seventeen staff) just days before Christmas; and, creation of eight new positions (info about which is not forthcoming).

This has certainly not shocked Oklahomans who have seen Wiley’s (mis)management style up close. Frankly, I hate to say I told you so, but we did. The public record is full of evidence about Chairman Joe’s misdeeds, yet I was told by someone at FHU that the elders who met with him during the hiring process where impressed by his godliness and Christ-like spirit. Yeah, I know, shocking to many of you who actually saw the Wiley Cartel up close and personal.

But, it is gratifying not to be the lone voice in the wilderness forever. There are numerous comments about the FHU issue on the Jackson Sun’s article about the layoffs.

And Joe, if you are still reading my blog as you told me you do the last time we bumped into each other (at the courthouse with a whole crew of RSU administrators for the Tywone Parks bond hearing, though he was “officially” no threat to RSU), thanks for confirming my previous criticism. You’re a piece of work, you know that?