Talk:University of Management and Technology (Virginia)
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January 2019
editIt is striking that this page says almost nothing of value or interest to the world. UMT offers a wide range of academic programs in a progressive, flexible manner. But from the page as it now stands, there is no mention of Academics. The Controversy section is a thinly veiled attempt at character assassination. The page author admits that no charges were filed as a consequence of an FBI investigation. No charges were filed. Why mention an investigation that found nothing actionable?
One reasonably asks, "What has become of the presumption of innocence?" There is a very nice Wikipedia page on the topic that is worth reviewing.
UMT and its thousands of Alumni deserve better, fairer treatment than this. This page, as it stands today (January 14, 2019) could hurt job prospects and career advancement for hard-working Alumni. Many Alumni are Veterans. Such damage being done to Alumni who ought to celebrate their accomplishment is tragic. The collateral damage to UMT is extensive, especially with DoD MOU issues that appear to have arisen from bureaucratic action without due process. What remains on the page diminishes the integrity of Wikipedia and its editorial process.
In full disclosure, I am a former UMT VP, 2003-2008. We built a student-centered, distance-education institution with dozens of accredited programs and specializations that is a great value for students. We were successful by focusing on serving the Public Good in the USA and the World.
Finally, the allegation that FBI investigations in 2012 targeted Chinese-American scientists and entrepreneurs deserves investigation by the DOJ Inspector General. Recalling the interrogation of the Honorable Brett Kavanaugh, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the USA, the FBI only reports the evidence it finds. The FBI does not convict anyone of anything; that is not within their purview. IMHO, Wikipedia should remove the misguided information and help UMT post a reasonable university page (which it used to have) that addresses Founding, History, Legacy, Academics, Honors, Awards, Accreditation, etc., like any other university. Eric (talk) 04:32, 15 January 2019 (UTC)
- At least one editor removed the academic and related sections.[1] There were issues with parts of them, but complete erasure was not due. Some attempts had been made to repair the article. I also have not found updates as to the merits of the investigation mentioned. Vacosea (talk) 02:02, 30 June 2023 (UTC)