Expensive Make Work

UCF did a fancy brochure for the Provost Search. Go check it out for yourself. Here are two highlights:

There is this prominent and puerile comment from John Hitt (page 9): “Research advances our understanding of the world and benefits our economy, both of which make our lives better.” Wow, Dr. Hitt, I never knew that. By the way, I’m being sarcastic. Sarcasm helps us laugh and often makes an important point, both of which make our lives better.

There is a list of 15 prominent alumni (page 4). With the exception of astronaut Nicole Stott, none are impressive and at least two of them, Brandon Marshall and Lee Constantine, are criminals. Also, why isn’t Daniel Tosh on the list?