Editorial - Re "Trent unhappy with Maclean's methodology" (Sept. 6) -

Trent University's decision to not co-operate with Maclean's magazine's rating is understandable considering the university has dropped in its position under the presidency of Bonnie Patterson. At one time Trent regularly rated as the #2 small university across Canada behind Acadia.

I think that under Ms. Patterson the university has altered its course, moving away from its strong base in a well-rounded liberal education encompassing not only academics but values that developed a strong social, community and personal conscience. I think this is why the university is steadily declining in its rating. Trent now seems to be more inclined to educate its students with the intent of making money, with little regard for anything else. One only has to look at the unruly drinking behaviour and subsequent disorderly and disrespectful conduct of its students.

What would it cost to replace Bonnie Patterson with someone who offered young people more in a well-rounded and truly universal learning experience?

George Kerr
College Street