Albion Pleiad

When I think about the Albion College I had experienced as a prospective student nearly three years ago, I was constantly intrigued at the endless possibilities the students were offered as part of this academic community. Whether it was going on a personalized tour or glancing through the numerous catalogs and fliers that I was [...]

Two months have passed since the Board of Trustees mandated the elimination of 15 full-time equivalent positions.  Over the past weeks, the campus as a whole seems to have accepted the idea that cuts are coming, and try as we might; it seems there is little we can do to stop, or even amend them.  [...]

April 19, 2010
Dear Mr. Paul Tobias,
Having graduated from Albion College only a year ago, I feel my heart and mind are still at home there. This being the case, I have kept myself informed of the recent goings-on there on campus—namely, of the ill-conceived notion that reducing the number of faculty positions by ten and [...]

I think Albion is whacked out of its mind. I understand that while PTM was a charismatic and loving president, he hired far more professors than was possibly sustainable beyond a five year projection. I also understand that The Don is having to clean up his banana-suited mess. However, Albion’s Board of Trustees is acting [...]

After the BOT mandate to cut 15 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions was announced, students began to show interest in the budget—namely, where our money is going.  While the administration will not release the budget, VP Finance Mike Frandsen gave a presentation at the Mar. 15 student senate meeting that made it clear that Albion evaluates [...]

In 1993, CPO launched the Coffee House with hopes of creating a learning tool for Economics & Management students. Unfortunately, that idea has not come to being; instead, a massively subsidized student organization evolved.
The initial idea and goals behind the Coffee House would have provided my fellow students with a great opportunity to put the [...]

Fine for crashing an Escalade into a tree in the front yard: $166. Subway chicken wrap for the mistress before a midnight romp: $3.99. Wiring money to the second mistresses’ checking account in return for her silence: $10 million. Having every sportscaster bet against you on your PGA tour return: priceless. There are some things in [...]

In response to questions regarding Senate Bill 1232, which would ammend the Albion College charter is passed, President Randall sent a response to The Pleiad:
April 5, 2010
Senate Bill 1232 represents the last step of a governance review instituted by the College in December, 2007 and approved by the Board of Trustees (BOT) in May, 2009.  The approved [...]

A team’s ability to finish a game might be the key to their success.  It is proven that the teams who keep victory within reach until the final minutes and play their best when the clock is winding down are the ones who win on a consistent basis.
Unfortunately for the Albion women’s basketball team, it [...]

Photo courtesy of Mark Kluk.