I have often thought rich colleges could partner with less wealthy colleges — sort of academic adoption. When endowment size was an issue that threatened their continuance, I thought this was an idea: invest in a neighboring small colleges and help them thrive and now survive. No takers. Williams wasn’t interested when I asked and their president then (not Morty Shapiro) showed overt disdain. I actually chatted with famous Yale endowment advisor (Swensen) and he saw merit. That said, the rich get richer. And small colleges that serve communities and students who are not going to elite colleges for any number of reasons, get poorer. Sure, some small colleges are not being innovative and creative. I still believe SVC can be saved and I continue to pursue different avenues regardless of naysayers. Giving up isn’t in my vocabulary. SVC didn’t train nurses and Rad techs to give up on patients. We didn’t give up on students who struggled. So, why give up on SVC? Bravo to the author! …see more