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When you can’t spell your schools mascot right. I’m not sure what “…st this moment…” means either. 😂 @jtompkins1191 @JCasman09 @UofSC pic.twitter.com/gIInTJwg8e
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) May 1, 2019
Can’t wait for football season. @UofSC @JCasman09 pic.twitter.com/tqp1jizibG
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) May 1, 2019
#dirtpeckers pic.twitter.com/xsgyo9clqY
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) May 1, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to interview and speak to dad about the issue and allowing him to tell the truth when no one at @UofSC bothered to ask him about it. #standwithcaslen
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 30, 2019
Who wants to yell go cocks all day to a bunch of dirt peckers anyway.
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 29, 2019
Who really wants to run around yelling go cocks anyway. #dirtpeckers
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 27, 2019
Pluck the chickens.
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 27, 2019
My favorite teams this college season, anyone who plays against University of South Carolina.
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 27, 2019
To all the students getting bullied for supporting dad the last few days at @UofSC you are the real hero’s. Say no to bullying.
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 30, 2019
Love reading all the support dad is getting from people at @UofSC now that the truth is out.
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 30, 2019
You can follow the link and watch dads forums tomorrow. So proud of my dad. https://t.co/mOmnXEse2Z
— Robert Caslen III (@Rob1176) April 24, 2019
Well would you look at that. This goes to show that facts don’t matter to students AND faculty at @UofSC https://t.co/in8xMHlZRw
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
I don’t think you know what that word means.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
So proud of my dad @LTGRobertCaslen for throwing his hat in the ring for a tough job and hiring process. I know he’ll do something great and silver lining, he’ll get to spend time with his grandchildren where he’s wanted and loved.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 26, 2019
Let’s see if people read this and change their minds about how my dad was smeared by hateful people. They probably don’t care because they got what they wanted. https://t.co/zTnFxktpHz
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
To be frank, I’m glad he isn’t there now. I dont know if I want my name associated with an organization where the faculty not only condone but help spread falsehoods and fit throwing. Higher education is going down the crapper and I can see why.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 28, 2019
Disclosure: this is my opinion and not his. He hasn’t talked to me about the process since Friday.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 28, 2019
When the faculty/mentors are encouraging and assisting this even when they know the info is wrong isn’t helpful. Their peers need to get the faculty in check.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 28, 2019
Sure saw it last week eh?
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
You’re a fascist! You’re a fascist! You’re a fascist! You’re a fascist! pic.twitter.com/E07GHZTr0G
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
Notice no one says anything after you show them the truth? End justify the means. Fit throwing reigns supreme at UofSC
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
When the faculty/mentors are encouraging and assisting this even when they know the info is wrong isn’t helpful. Their peers need to get the faculty in check.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 28, 2019
“His entire career has been contrary to the values of this institution," said Ethan Magnuson, a sophomore political science and geography major who spoke at the event.
"We are not crusaders," Magnuson said. "This is the 21st century."
What an idiot.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 27, 2019
Thank you for the support @Doctrine_Man it was a wild and eye opening experience https://t.co/zZ6VSKeNLn
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 27, 2019
When I first read it, I was sure that it was the @DuffelBlog.
— Doctrine Man (@Doctrine_Man) April 27, 2019
This was my favorite. Civ-mil divide grows strong. pic.twitter.com/h5Bex9paq1
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 27, 2019
We get lots of Alcohol related training with SHARP, because alcohol is present in many instances of SA whether it be the perpetrator or the victim or both. Being extremely intoxicated leads to bad decisions (the perpetrator making idiot decisions)
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 27, 2019
One college president per athletic division sat on the Board of Governors. He was selected for Patriot League. As such, the board chose him to co-chair this, because of the big DoD push against Sexual Assault. He worked hard to decrease it at USMA.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 26, 2019
Let me extend the olive branch and bring you your favorite snack. pic.twitter.com/Uh1e9FcMb3
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 30, 2019
Let’s see if people read this and change their minds about how my dad was smeared by hateful people. They probably don’t care because they got what they wanted. https://t.co/zTnFxktpHz
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
Let’s see if people read this and change their minds about how my dad was smeared by hateful people. They probably don’t care because they got what they wanted.
— Cazzy Man (@JCasman09) April 29, 2019
USC presidential finalist says comments on sexual assault were taken out of context https://t.co/bJHWBg6soE
— The State Newspaper (@thestate) April 29, 2019
Robert Caslen, who was a leading candidate for president of #UofSC says protesters took his comments about sexual assault out of contexthttps://t.co/isvM9sbc0v
— Lucas Daprile (@LucasDaprile) April 29, 2019
Gov. @henrymcmaster called Ret. Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen today to apologize for the "shabby way" he was treated by @UofSC during the presidential search and asked the former West Point superintendent to apply again, McMaster chief of staff @TreyWalker says. 1/2
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) April 30, 2019
But Caslen said Friday, after students and faculty protested and @UofSC trustees voted to reopen the president search, that he had no plans to apply again: "There was a lot of resistance." 2/2 https://t.co/Wqfn8x3JV3
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) April 30, 2019
Did he call the other three finalists?
— T. Michael 📰 (@tmboddienews) April 30, 2019
This reeks more and more of the fix being in
— G (@Opa_opa_yall) April 30, 2019
Man. McMaster can't catch a break. His man Caslen got shut down and didn't two of his appointment nominees get rejected in the SC legislature today? Maybe McMaster has a poor judge of talent & fit when hiring.
— DJ Polite (@Polite_DPJ) April 30, 2019
What a shame the Board caved to the “mob rules” and did not follow through with the selection of Caslen as the new President of U of SC. Sad day when liberal biased students drive the selection process. It’s like the inmates running the asylum. Which is what we will soon have.
— FuzzyF3 (@FuzzyF3) April 29, 2019
I've got six grandchildren (so far) in South Carolina. If Berkley and Stanford "This is what Democray looks like" adolescents can pressure USC to reject General Caslen, then I'm looking for another place for my family. @UofSC
— Bishop Mark Nordstrom (@ArmyChap) April 28, 2019
You are truly missing out on Caslen. As someone who has listened to him speak about sexual assault NUMEROUS times, I'd say your concerns are off the mark.
— Jake (@jakespelce) April 28, 2019
Hoping the @UofSC board doesn’t succumb to immature demands of .2% of students.
Caslen is well qualified, and was a popular leader of students in his previous job as the head of a University.
— Alex Stroman (@alexstroman) April 26, 2019
I guarantee you wouldn’t want to put this to a student vote 🙂 It would be a landslide for Tate and the BoT should probably listen to that.
— Tyler Matthews (@tyler_digital) April 26, 2019
That’s not how BOT works, thankfully.
Also, as someone who was around for the Pastides selection—at the time, a “student vote” wouldn’t have gone in his favor. And he’s been the gold standard.
— Alex Stroman (@alexstroman) April 26, 2019
It’s sketchy when a card-carrying #trumpinaugural GOP spokesman gets all giddy about a finalist + defensive of the closed door process just as students start to use their voice. Trying to remind them we’re in South Carolina?
— Tyler Matthews (@tyler_digital) April 26, 2019
Sketchy? I’m an alumni, with vested interest in the University?
Lol, nice try.
— Alex Stroman (@alexstroman) April 26, 2019
You are sketchy bc you clearly support candidates who support sexual assault on our campus. Please check yourself.
— Tay 🔮 (@_taybbyy) April 26, 2019
I was a cadet under Caslen for 3 years while he was the superintendent at West Point. His #1 priority was stopping sexual assault and harrassment, and he made that clear to us numerous times. On top of that, he was a phenomenal leader. You're missing out.
— Jake (@jakespelce) April 28, 2019
So they're going to demand a woman be selected? Jesus. The mob rules, as always …
— SouthCarolinaPatriot (@SCPatriotGames) April 26, 2019
did you read the article? it was about a whole lot more than “a woman must be president.” that actually wasn’t even said. 🤦🏽♀️
— #NurseDanni✨ (@pretti_and_inkd) April 27, 2019
lol it was definitely bc caslen wasnt qualified and didnt research the university and also failed to answer student questions at the forum. but they dont go here and clearly didnt watch student interviews so they wouldnt know that
— michael jackson’s red shirt (@Naja_Hough) April 27, 2019
Okay. Thank you. Clickbait headlines leading up to this.
— SouthCarolinaPatriot (@SCPatriotGames) April 27, 2019
some students were mad overall about the lack of females selected, but caslen was just a bad choice anyway. doesnt jace a phD and blamed alcohol for sexual abuse were also reasons we opposed him
— michael jackson’s red shirt (@Naja_Hough) April 27, 2019
#USC Board of Trustees does not choose new president, search continues https://t.co/MT8ZZO9FKZ #BoardOfTrustees #Protests #RobertCaslen #Students #USCPresident pic.twitter.com/UpiXUwr6aQ
— ABC Columbia (@abc_columbia) April 27, 2019
Honestly, should we be surprised that an unqualified Caslen is being looked at as our next president at @UofSC when unqualified people sit in high ranking seats across this country.
I mean, Donald Trump is the President.
— obama’s doppelgänger (@cammsmith1) April 26, 2019
“The trustees also did not pick the three other finalists who came to Columbia to interview this week, a sign they did not have a second choice after Robert Caslen, a retired three-star Army general.” https://t.co/IO0m0sVkyC
— QAM (@WTFISaidWas) April 26, 2019
The good ole boy system at play again
— ♉️Nai’Challa♉️ (@LUVZ_CARMELIZED) April 27, 2019
Students here consider this announcement a victory—they protested one of the finalists—Robert Caslen, for a comment made about sexual assault on campus being related to binge drinking. @wis10 pic.twitter.com/EE269nB8MC
— Caroline Hecker (@CHecker_WIS) April 26, 2019
This is incorrect. Some students and faculty opposed Caslen for multiple reasons (including lack of earned PhD). This was not about a single comment on one issue.
— Elise Blackwell (@EliseBlackwell) April 27, 2019
So important, not a single issue problem: unqualified in every way, if in doubt, look at his experience. Lack of knowledge about higher education was evident in everything he said. I wish him well, but not as President of @UOfSC
— gretchen woertendyke (@gwoertendyke1) April 27, 2019
Students protest Robert L. Caslen leading up to Board of Trustees vote on the new president. Read here: https://t.co/KfxKsqpVZn pic.twitter.com/qmO03PyOD6
— The Daily Gamecock (@thegamecock) April 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1122206526796484608
Wow! A staggering 75 students gathered? LMAO.
and actually binge drinking is a bad thing to do whether or not it leads the stupid drunken person that does it to commit a crime— Mark Lee Allen (@MarcosLee1210) April 27, 2019
“What I experienced today from the student body, there was a lot of resistance."
Retired Army Gen. Robert Caslen, the presidential front runner who drew protests, will not apply again at @UofSC.https://t.co/VbRsfLGY7X
— The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) April 27, 2019
NEW: Retired Army Gen. Robert Caslen, the presidential front runner who drew protests, will not apply again at @UofSC: "What I experienced today from the student body, there was a lot of resistance." https://t.co/YSNRzIuBfq https://t.co/5HxLNls8WR
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) April 26, 2019
Caslen led USMA currently ranked #1 nationally in its academic category by US NEWS. USC is currently ranked #106 by US NEWS in its category.
— Bishop of NKC (@BishopofNKC) April 27, 2019
"Protesters were upset that the favorite for the job, retired Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen, lacked the experience and personal skills to lead a flagship state university. " pic.twitter.com/ZiB20ka3NT
— Alan V (@AEVanSaun) April 27, 2019
Students walk to the Alumni Center to protest the presidential search committee’s consideration of Robert L. Caslen. pic.twitter.com/iwy2WHqN4W
— Daily Gamecock News (@TDG_dailynews) April 26, 2019
Student protesters opposed to Robert Caslen as next @UofSC president waiting in the lobby of the Alumni Center for the board of trustees to reach their decision pic.twitter.com/8Q9Mdt1T2B
— Jamie Lovegrove (@jslovegrove) April 26, 2019
NEW: Retired Army Gen. Robert Caslen, the presidential front runner who drew protests, will not apply again at @UofSC: "What I experienced today from the student body, there was a lot of resistance." https://t.co/YSNRzIuBfq https://t.co/5HxLNls8WR
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) April 26, 2019
Students walk to the Alumni Center to protest the presidential search committee’s consideration of Robert L. Caslen. pic.twitter.com/iwy2WHqN4W
— Daily Gamecock News (@TDG_dailynews) April 26, 2019
What is it about him they oppose?
— AMW1965 (@amser409) April 26, 2019
the main reasons are because 1) he didnt research our university enough to know what programs we have currently, 2) when asked, could not explain his plans for sustainability and did not know what it was, 3) he blamed sexual violence on campus on alcohol
— molleypop🌻 (@molleylj) April 26, 2019
Thank you. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the forum yet, but I will.
— AMW1965 (@amser409) April 26, 2019
no problem! have a great day!
— molleypop🌻 (@molleylj) April 26, 2019
Wow…thanks for the info! Y’all keep up the fight! This Clemson mom stands with you!!
— CHBlanton (@Belladonna_67) April 26, 2019
Does anybody know where the press conference will be streamed?
— Elizabeth Doyle (@elizannedoyle) April 26, 2019
the sgtv facebook page!
— molleypop🌻 (@molleylj) April 26, 2019
Thank you!!!
— Elizabeth Doyle (@elizannedoyle) April 26, 2019
USC students march in protest of Caslen, the man who led West Point for 5 years, who was honored for promoting diversity there. He just received the NCAA’s highest award. West Point was rated the #1 public college in the US. Military academies excel in STEM and leadership. https://t.co/xMUH1pDZgu
— Elizabeth Herring (@HerringLiz) April 29, 2019
So, this looks like there weren't really four USC finalists. It was Caslen and three guys who never had a chance. Once the people pushed back hard against Caslen, they were stuck.
— Chris Trainor (@ChrisTrainorSC) April 26, 2019
Hi Chris, can you outline why you say this, was there some info or comments made during the whole process that pointed to such a conclusion? Not attacking at all, I'm truly curious, I did not want Caslen as it seemed to me an old boys selection, but i hadn't read anything as yet
— michellea_stella (@MichelleHardee) April 27, 2019
Well, for one thing this story pointed heavily at Caslen as the favorite. And I believe he probably was. And then some folks began having a negative response to that possibility, leading to today's protest. I admit I'm speculating.https://t.co/wJyog2OnY7
— Chris Trainor (@ChrisTrainorSC) April 27, 2019
Ah, thanks for this, I hadn't seen it. Very informative
— michellea_stella (@MichelleHardee) April 27, 2019
Student protesters opposed to Robert Caslen as next @UofSC president waiting in the lobby of the Alumni Center for the board of trustees to reach their decision pic.twitter.com/8Q9Mdt1T2B
— Jamie Lovegrove (@jslovegrove) April 26, 2019
NEW: Retired Army Gen. Robert Caslen, the presidential front runner who drew protests, will not apply again at @UofSC: "What I experienced today from the student body, there was a lot of resistance." https://t.co/YSNRzIuBfq https://t.co/5HxLNls8WR
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) April 26, 2019
Student protesters opposed to Robert Caslen as next @UofSC president waiting in the lobby of the Alumni Center for the board of trustees to reach their decision pic.twitter.com/8Q9Mdt1T2B
— Jamie Lovegrove (@jslovegrove) April 26, 2019
NEW: Retired Army Gen. Robert Caslen, the presidential front runner who drew protests, will not apply again at @UofSC: "What I experienced today from the student body, there was a lot of resistance." https://t.co/YSNRzIuBfq https://t.co/5HxLNls8WR
— Andy Shain (@AndyShain) April 26, 2019
Wow. These kids really screwed up with this one.
— Alex Jensen (@AJensen13) April 27, 2019
What were the protests about? I can’t find anything on why they were protesting.
— DOTE Jr. (@DOTE6) April 27, 2019
He said that sexual assault is a result of too much binge drinking and that did not sit well with a lot of students.
— Niko (@NikoVasquez96) April 27, 2019
Ahhhh appreciate it
— DOTE Jr. (@DOTE6) April 27, 2019
Why would he even consider applying again to a University that lets 150 people dictate the outcome of 25,000.
— Jason Tompkins (@jtompkins1191) April 27, 2019
*50,000.
Woke college students are ridiculous.
— KOB (@TheOneTrueKOB) April 27, 2019
Screw off @UofSC
— Edel Barrett (@delibird910) April 27, 2019
How the hell was he a front runner?
— LG3 (@iTish89) April 27, 2019
Maybe his leadership ability got him to that point, but I don’t know. No one asked iTish.
— Gamecock, probably (@GamecockSouthCa) April 27, 2019
I don’t blame him. Who would want to lead an organization so inept it wants to shoot it self in the foot like that? Let the libs and PCU have it.
— Gamecock, probably (@GamecockSouthCa) April 27, 2019
Yep, like trying to babysit 30k kids that think they know it all. I wouldn't want that daycare either.
— now what (@carolinascooter) April 27, 2019
As a second generation alumnus, I am insensed by the behavior of the board of trustees. This is honestly embarrassing to those of us who deeply love our university.
— Drew Johnson (@drew1220) April 27, 2019
As if those who were at the protest don’t deeply love UofSC too
— J🚨❄️ (@jawaun826) April 27, 2019
Embarrassing @UofSC
Gen Caslen, can lead West Point and an Infantry division of 20000, but not a University. Petulance reigns and you missed a great opportunity. Embarrassed right now to have attended.
Maybe think the school needs a leader, not the students best friend.
— Joe Corley (@jkenn1212) April 27, 2019
No, what was embarrassing was that Gen. Caslen blamed sexual assault on binge drinking, and how he downplayed mental health by saying people need to be “menatally strong” because that’s how all of this works.
— dylan (@dylandoceti) April 27, 2019
Completely false statement you made! Caslen said “…we want to take up the contributing MEASURES toward sexual assault, particularly alcohol”. He said MEASURES…plural! Indicating he understands assault is not caused solely by alcohol. Are you so dumb you don’t understand that?
— Burger con·nois·seur (@burgerconasor) April 28, 2019
Literally the first topic discussed from RAINN on Campus Safety for Students and Preventing Sexual Assaults is alcohol safety and avoid excessive over drinking. pic.twitter.com/LilQOHGqZU
— Joe Corley (@jkenn1212) April 27, 2019
He wasn’t even the most qualified of the four
— David Stringer (@DavidRStringer) April 27, 2019
Students walk to the Alumni Center to protest the presidential search committee’s consideration of Robert L. Caslen. pic.twitter.com/iwy2WHqN4W
— Daily Gamecock News (@TDG_dailynews) April 26, 2019
So, this looks like there weren't really four USC finalists. It was Caslen and three guys who never had a chance. Once the people pushed back hard against Caslen, they were stuck.
— Chris Trainor (@ChrisTrainorSC) April 26, 2019
typical situation. they probably have rules that there needed to be four finalists so even though they already knew who they wanted, the other three had to be put through the motions. Welcome to upper management mentality.
— Kevin Oliver (@kevingoliver) April 26, 2019
At least they had sense to completely nix Mulvaney before he got any traction.
— Steve (@Varholy) April 27, 2019
Bingo!
— BlueHose81 (@BLUEHOSE81) April 26, 2019
Right.
— gretchen woertendyke (@gwoertendyke1) April 26, 2019
What is the issue with Caslen? Not a USC grad but curious….the decision most definitely affects our city.
— beccadill (@SCTigermom93) April 27, 2019
How do we/you know this, for certain?
— David Snyder (@DavidSnyder22) April 26, 2019
Your ludicrous guesswork aside, "the people" being 75 students and a couple hundred who signed an online petition?
C'mon man.
— KOB (@TheOneTrueKOB) April 26, 2019
I guess you prefer numbing indifference
— Because Columbia (@BecauseColumbia) April 27, 2019
I believe you’re right… but I don’t know. I am simply thrilled at the outcome, regardless. pic.twitter.com/QE716hzjme
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 26, 2019
Why?
— KOB (@TheOneTrueKOB) April 26, 2019
About 75 University of South Carolina students gathered Friday to protest the board of trustees for considering Robert L. Caslen as a presidential finalist.https://t.co/5kGhxOSUxZ
— The Greenville News (@GreenvilleNews) April 26, 2019
They probably go there for free.
— Hollentour (@Hollentour) April 26, 2019
Some members of the USC faculty are planning to protest if Gen. Robert Caslen is elected as their next president. Caslen made a controversial comment linking sexual assault to binge drinking at a forum Wednesday. https://t.co/vGFyAIanZP
— Tim Scott (@TimScottTV) April 26, 2019
I recommend reading this thread, which outlines the multiple concerns many faculty members share. https://t.co/E6ezFulmTW
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
Thank you! He’s not the right choice.
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 26, 2019
USC students (mostly those protesting presidential finalist Robert Caslen) awaiting possible vote shortly at the USC alumni center. No guarantee a vote happens today. Photo via @SeanRayford pic.twitter.com/6OP8mk5UHF
— The State Newspaper (@thestate) April 26, 2019
HAPPENING NOW: A number of @UofSC students are protesting presidential finalist Robert L. Caslen. He’s the former superintendent of West Point. @wachfox pic.twitter.com/8cWnfNRx4K
— Jamal Goss (@GossJamal) April 26, 2019
“He’s not representative of our values as an institution,” says sophomore political science and geography major Ethan Magnuson of USC presidential candidate Robert Caslen.
— The Daily Gamecock (@thegamecock) April 26, 2019
One wonders what values the university students have if they aren’t the same as a brave man who served his country, risked his life to save fellow workers in the Pentagon after 9/11, and led the best institute of higher learning for 5 years.
— Elizabeth Herring (@HerringLiz) April 26, 2019
Look the guy quoted up on Facebook and it will all make sense haha
— Bryan (@scbeautyqueen) April 26, 2019
Saw one reason he criticized the General was support for the Contras. They were freedom fighters opposing the communists. I commanded a radar detachment that was installed in Honduras a decade earlier because of that conflict.
— Elizabeth Herring (@HerringLiz) April 27, 2019
Values? pic.twitter.com/KioesldnDG
— Elizabeth Herring (@HerringLiz) April 27, 2019
At least one @UofSC professor calling for a walk out if Robert Caslen is picked as president https://t.co/bwgwxbLAP2
— David Travis Bland (@dtravisbland) April 26, 2019
In the event that Robert Caslen is selected as #UofSC President, there is going to be a faculty walkout and protest MONDAY, April 29, at 11:45am in front of the President’s House in the Horseshoe. Please RT.
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
In addition, please share your VOTE during the GENERAL FACULTY MEETING at 2:00pm in Gambrell.
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
Join #UofSC faculty and students who are now at the Alumni Center to protest the consideration of Robert Caslen as the next President of the University of South Carolina. pic.twitter.com/RKuPYbbDD8
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
Below is the original email sent to faculty earlier today, the content of which I have tweeted out. Please note I am not the author of the email. I am simply sharing the information. pic.twitter.com/REn4lOJ1F0
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
If you would like to understand why some faculty are objecting to this candidate becoming the next #UofSC president, I urge you to read my colleague @BlondeScientist's thorough and constructive thread. https://t.co/E6ezFulmTW
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
Who gives a rats ass?!? Professors are getting paid too much anyway. Dock their pay if they aren't teaching.
— Bobby Mack (@BobbyMa97639703) April 26, 2019
I choose to be public about my views because ✨this✨ moment is too big to be quiet. And, quite frankly, I don’t want to be at an institution where I am uninspired by the leader. I hear you saying, “who cares what you think.” Well, maybe no one. But I have a voice. I’ll use it.
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
Compared to all the candidates, Gen. Caslen demonstrated the lowest levels of knowledge of a doctorally-granting institution and its positionality in the state. This has nothing to do with a lack of a terminal degree. This has to do with reality. This has to do with preparation.
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
He did not address disinvestment in higher education. He did not address public perception of higher education. He did not address increasing tuition costs in the absence of stable funding. He told great stories. He clearly loves his family. He has military leadership experience.
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
What I am trying to say here is that he is not the one. He is not the “non-academic” savior. This morning, I was reminded by a colleague of some important #UofSC history. And I believe “those who do not understand history are doomed to repeat it” (George Santayana).
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
President James McKissick was much loved and celebrated as President of #UofSC until he died suddenly in 1944. Who followed him? Navy Rear Admiral Norman Murray Smith who held connections at the federal level. Check out how that worked out (spoiler: not well).
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
We are indeed at an inflection point. One of the four men who came to campus this week will be named the next President of #UofSC tomorrow afternoon. Let’s not repeat the mistakes of the mid-20th century. Let’s name and address structural barriers that got us here.
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
And, then, let’s move forward. Let’s do better. Let’s revisit our own biases. Let’s find common ground on which to build a better #UofSC. Let’s come together to embrace the good – and work on the challenges. Let’s not have history repeat itself. #ForeverToThee
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
If you have an opinion about the finalists for the next President of #UofSC, the deadline is 8 am on April 26 (that's tomorrow!). https://t.co/SFa2p6x6uV
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 25, 2019
How can anyone who has twice been in charge of education, including 5 years at West Point, be woefully unqualified” to lead a university? West Point provides a rigorous B.S. education where students take 18-19 hours a semester.
— Elizabeth Herring (@HerringLiz) April 27, 2019
I am reminded of a Harvard Business Review article I read long ago, which noted that the most qualified candidate is often not the best one for the position. Every candidate has unique strengths that will be brought to the table. Will be an interesting decision!
— Demetrius Abshire (@demabshire) April 25, 2019
Thank you @BlondeScientist for saying what many of us are thinking! #UofSC
— Jan Marie Eberth (@jmeberth) April 26, 2019
Thanks! ❤️
— Heather Brandt (@BlondeScientist) April 26, 2019
My thoughts exactly. He and I are light years apart politically, but I do respect his leadership style. But he is not for #UofSC.
— Drue Barker (@DrueBarker) April 27, 2019
Thank you for expressing your concerns. I totally agree.
— Katrina Walsemann (@kat_walsemann) April 26, 2019
I'm told a group of abt 150 @UofSC students & faculty members have gathered at the Alumni Center to object to Robert Caslen's inclusion as a finalist for University President.
— Seth Stoughton (@PoliceLawProf) April 26, 2019
About 75 University of South Carolina students gathered Friday to protest the board of trustees for considering Robert L. Caslen as a presidential finalist.https://t.co/mSpXqrr7D9
— Independent Mail (@independentmail) April 26, 2019
Student protesters opposed to Robert Caslen as next @UofSC president waiting in the lobby of the Alumni Center for the board of trustees to reach their decision pic.twitter.com/8Q9Mdt1T2B
— Jamie Lovegrove (@jslovegrove) April 26, 2019
As the @UofSC board of trustees continues to deliberate upstairs (hours after a decision on the school’s next president was expected), protesters downstairs break into a “We want answers” chant. pic.twitter.com/F5PS4CUthc
— Jamie Lovegrove (@jslovegrove) April 26, 2019
Anybody know what’s wrong with Caslen? Haven’t been following this.
— Justin Moffitt (@jstnmfftt) April 26, 2019
His comments about sexual assault indicated that he doesn’t understand what victims go through or what they need.
— Liz Countryman (@lizcountryman) April 26, 2019
Oooh that’s why they’re protesting. Well I actually thought Tate was a better choice of the four
— Teeoneme (@teeoneme) April 26, 2019
Snowflakes
— Scott Vaughn (@michaelscottvau) April 26, 2019
Probably a bunch of chubby liberals.
— Peterlemon (@speedobandit) April 26, 2019
We're LIVE now to bring you Robert L. Caslen Jr.'s candidate forum from the Hollings Library. Join us. The program begins at 3:30.
➡️ https://t.co/2rIgoNzjIL pic.twitter.com/l0GdWqLHTV
— University of South Carolina (@UofSC) April 24, 2019
@UofSC Presidential Candidate Robert L. Caslen Jr.’s top points:
1) Promoting diversity
2) Finding ways to prevent sexual assault which he says is usually a result of binge drinking
3) Addressing the culture of mediocrity-living a life of excellence pic.twitter.com/vaKAHirH34
— USC Carolina N&R (@USCCarolinaNews) April 24, 2019
“Usually the result of binge drinking” boy if you don’t..
— brendon urie’s yeehaw stannie (@shelbieyeehaw) April 25, 2019
Hard pass
— MedlockMandy (@MedlockMandy) April 25, 2019
Smh…a former leader of a military academy saying things like this is disgusting.
— Kimberly Hallums (@KimmieIs2Real) April 25, 2019
Yeaahhhh no thanks, we’re good. pic.twitter.com/WmwHTxfhj6
— (Kaiser) (@jillierie_) April 25, 2019
Wow he was the superintendent of West Point
— Hilton Gilbert (@HiltonEll7) April 24, 2019
He knows better than that, especially as a retired military officer with an impressive resume. Sexual assault is not the result of binge drinking, it happens when one believes they are entitled to violating another person without their consent
— Hilton Gilbert (@HiltonEll7) April 24, 2019
The Armed Forces like to blame sexual assault on drinking. I had to write a paper on it
— dvd girl (@Trabbey2) April 25, 2019
Promoting diversity??? Ohhhh, that’s rich. In @LTGRobertCaslen’s live stream he coupled diversity w/ lowering standards by boasting how West Point didn’t do so. Duh! He also never once mentioned how standards are lowered when a dumb AF kid of Army brass wants to go to West Point
— menehunemedia (@menehunemedia) April 25, 2019
It’s a no from me.
— Kaila (@KailaSnipesxo) April 25, 2019
🤣🤣🤣🤣
— mena (@_amenoacid) April 27, 2019
It’s a no from me dawg
— Arya Stark Stan Account (@robspen97) April 25, 2019
He's only a candidate cause he's buddies with McMaster. Shouldn't even be an option at this point but of course there is corruption in a presidential election
— Robbie (@robbiegreenwald) April 25, 2019
You may be right, but this isn’t an election. This is a job search.
— Gamecock Noah 🍇 (@southcarolinafb) April 25, 2019
It's disappointing that he is still being considered. Sexual assault is not a result of binge drinking, and there is no way he doesn't know that.
— Maya Brown (@legallymayaa) April 25, 2019
People losing their shit about this as if a culture of binge drinking isn't exactly the way people have targeted and victimized too many people very close to me
— Chris Rudd (@USCChris) April 26, 2019
there's a protest….or at least people said that
— Erin Stephens (@errstephens) April 26, 2019
— emma (@emma_brown5) April 26, 2019
Meh. Boiler plate, no progress for 10 years.
— G (@Opa_opa_yall) April 25, 2019
Pass….NEXT!!!!!
— Lisa (@taximom2014) April 25, 2019
That's why he look like despereau
— Tyliyah Grice (@liyahleann) April 25, 2019
Ah, victim blaming – if you weren't so drunk, you wouldn't have been assaulted. Yeah, no, not how that works.
— Ginger Sottile (@GingerSottile) April 25, 2019
Where’s the unlike button pic.twitter.com/OVtOHkRWse
— Jeremy Flood (@floodboy13) April 25, 2019
He didn’t say Saecual Assault is usually the result of binge drinking. You paraphrased his words and changed his meaning
— Bryan Hilferty (@BryanHilferty) April 26, 2019
Disgusting
— Maci (@macimccall) April 25, 2019
He spelt United States wrong on his pamphlet thing as well he was in the army lol
— KG (@kelsogarcia) April 25, 2019
We don’t use the word spelt in the United States either, so what’s your point?
— Chandler Harbin (@chandler_harbin) April 26, 2019
@UofSC Presidential Candidate Robert L. Caslen is talking to students at Hollings Library. pic.twitter.com/HMvLV3WtHG
— USC Carolina N&R (@USCCarolinaNews) April 24, 2019
Join us today for an open forum with Robert L. Caslen Jr. at 3:30.
Forum details including live-stream info: https://t.co/ZehkOSnY0i pic.twitter.com/Rbd8JJWFUY
— University of South Carolina (@UofSC) April 24, 2019
Students asking Robert Caslen, Jr. questions from how will he bring more awareness to sexual assault on campus to how will he discourage islamphobia with his background with war on terrorism. @USCCarolinaNews pic.twitter.com/aNjWbcxy2W
— Jamie Gilbert-Fitzpatrick (@JamieGilbertTV) April 24, 2019
📣Open Presidential Candidate Forum with Robert L. Caslen Jr.
Today (4/24, 3:30-4:30PM) Program Room inside of the Ernest F. Hollings Library ☀️Open to students, faculty, staff and friends of @UofSC ☀️ The forum will also be live streamed here:https://t.co/XFKpzkxqCL pic.twitter.com/j9PR4GMeJj— GradSchoolatUSC (@GradSchoolatUSC) April 24, 2019
.@UofSC is on day 3 of the University Presidential Finalists Forum. Today we heard from Robert L. Caslen Jr., MBA, Senior Counsel to the President and Interim Chief Financial Officer at the University of Central Florida. pic.twitter.com/Sdm8KzQJPJ
— Jamie Gilbert-Fitzpatrick (@JamieGilbertTV) April 24, 2019
@UofSC presidential candidate Robert Caslen Jr. is here today to meet with students. Caslen is a former @WestPoint_USMA superintendent, retired general and now the senior counsel to the president at @UCF. #UofSC is expected to pick a new president from the finalists by April 26. pic.twitter.com/235g7nEoF0
— Mills Hayes (@Millsiepoo) April 24, 2019
FYI: Join #UofSC faculty at 3:15pm TODAY to protest the consideration of Robert Caslen as the next President of the University of South Carolina. Faculty should report to the Alumni Center (900 Senate St) at 3:15pm TODAY (4/26) prior to the 4:00pm press conference. Please RT.
— Emily S. Mann (@emannphd) April 26, 2019
#UofSC students protest Robert Caslen being named a presidential finalist. Should know who gets the job later todayhttps://t.co/BzST5O5Vhg
— Lucas Daprile (@LucasDaprile) April 26, 2019
USC student rally at Alumni center to UNiv. of SC presidential candidate Robert L. Caslen Jr. Fmr. West Point Superintendent and lack of diverse candidates for position. pic.twitter.com/2dN8V9if03
— Rich Wandover (@RichWandover) April 26, 2019
Why are they upset at Carlsen?
— Michael A. Lewis (@MichaelALewis73) April 26, 2019
USC students protesting Robert Caslen, fmr head of West Point, as presidential finalist for #UofSC
"We are not crusaders. This is the 21st century," Says USC sophomore Ethan Magnuson. pic.twitter.com/JMIekoS0da— Lucas Daprile (@LucasDaprile) April 26, 2019
What does that mean? “We are not crusaders?”
Additionally, these students you’re covering are literally .002 of the student population at Carolina.
I’m an alumni, and hope they chose Caslen—the only candidate to have led a university, and quite popularly with students there.
— Alex Stroman (@alexstroman) April 26, 2019
They don't like him because he was in the military it seems. In a State article a student said that him fighting terrorists would make Muslim students "uncomfortable". Smh.
— KOB (@TheOneTrueKOB) April 26, 2019
So they don't like him because of his military experience?
— KOB (@TheOneTrueKOB) April 26, 2019
Our problems with him are numerous, but let’s start with these: he’s not remotely qualified for the job, and he says sexual assault is caused by drinking.
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 26, 2019
So idk about USC, but West point takes a Congressionally mandated survey every two years on SA/SH. It finds that over 50% of all SA incidents involved excessive alcohol. Sorry, but the data backs Caslen.
— Jake (@jakespelce) April 28, 2019
A. A survey? Asking who what? That’s not “data.”
B. We won. He’s gone. He’s never coming back. #cantbeourpresident— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 28, 2019
A. Asking every single cadet here, and at each of the other service academies, about their experiences. B. Your loss.
— Jake (@jakespelce) April 28, 2019
So a group in which the overwhelming majority is rich white dudes? I’m shocked that they would perpetuate the lie that booze made them do it. We’ll be just fine. We have enough fascists in SC, no need to import one more.
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 28, 2019
“Rich white dudes” says the guy who didn’t listen to the story of How Caslen made it to West Point himself. Such a shame you can be presented with real facts, ignore them, and mold a false narrative to fit your needs.
— Burger con·nois·seur (@burgerconasor) April 28, 2019
This is a demonstrably false statement and indicative of the larger delirium surrounding Calsen’s candidacy. Not to mention the myriad of those who assume they have command of all pertinent facts related to the presidential search and can determine the validity of the process.
— Sam Singletary (@SamSingletary) April 26, 2019
He said it in front of a room full of people. Here’s the video: https://t.co/vOThDKtqbq
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 26, 2019
Please give me the minute mark where he says “Sexual assault is caused by drinking.”
— Sam Singletary (@SamSingletary) April 26, 2019
Around the 36 minute mark
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 26, 2019
Yeah, I watched it and didn’t find that quote. He said those exact words? Or was it a more nuanced statement regarding contributing factors?
— Sam Singletary (@SamSingletary) April 26, 2019
Let me go ahead and answer for you. It doesn’t exist. What you’re referring to is around the 32:30 mark and it’s a nuanced statement regarding contributing factors to sexual assault. It never once blames the victims. What you stated was untrue. But, Go Cocks. Beat Clemson.
— Sam Singletary (@SamSingletary) April 26, 2019
A group of students @UofSC a protesting some of the finalist to become the school’s next president. They marched from the Russell House to Alumni Center. They are chanting, “Caslen he can’t win”. This in reference to Robert Caslen. pic.twitter.com/fCaaOeFc5q
— Shanté Sumpter (@WachShante) April 26, 2019
*are
— Shanté Sumpter (@WachShante) April 26, 2019
Group of #UofSC protesters chanting "Caslen, he can't win". They're protesting University of South Carolina presidential finalist Robert L. Caslen, fmr superintendent of West Point pic.twitter.com/nmG20d5o51
— Lucas Daprile (@LucasDaprile) April 26, 2019
Wait, rich white Republicans dripping with privilege like Caslen? Shocking! #CantBeOurPresident https://t.co/0NrKpGy5br
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 27, 2019
Students at @UofSC get it. Faculty members get it. So why should a group of old rich white men who have no connection to the university except their football suites decide who leads? #UofSC #Caslen
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 26, 2019
Need to ask the old white guys on the @UofSC Board of Trustees why a guy w/ a doctorate from a non-research university & Pres of a regional university was named interim instead of making the best candidate president. #WilliamTate4UofSCPresident
— menehunemedia (@menehunemedia) April 27, 2019
You’re right. Been focused on relief that they didn’t pick #Caslen, but this whole thing has still been an embarrassing mess.
— Honest Cock (@CockHonest) April 27, 2019