somewhat ironic

sj, what I found bemused was O'Dell making reference to engineering by the end of April in the Cinergy Bld abd the VP if Strategic Development pushing this out to fall or further, as there is some degree of due diligence ongoing to even project student population. What I take from the President is almost a keen interest on Middletown associated with its socioeconomic status, blacks, minorites. While commendable, in the past, C State has a rck solid reputation I know it the IT area, IBM a mjor recruiter of solid grads, and the culinary school. To me, it has a look and feel of the "Who's On First, Watt's on second L & H skit.  My fear is very poor leadership articulation and motivation. I think realisticaly, this deal is out until fall or end of year, maybe beyond. Look at the charter impact at Miami at Oxford. State in no mood to be slinging funds around, and this seems to be more of a fulfillment by O'Dell associated with the wrong side of the track blacks in town, than a really fine reputation C State has developed in specific areas 1) IT 2) culinary.