Oh I agree.... The Citadel is heading in the direction of an A&M or VT. And they are full steam ahead with there intentions, obviously. I have some strong opinions about the transition but not being an Alum I have no stake. To me it seems like the end of a tradition on the horizon... so sad, but I am sure they (Board of Visitors) have evaluated the situation. Most Cadets I know are aware of the change and are not happy with what they see/ are hearing (just my limited knowledge of exposure from military oriented Cadets).
Do I think it will make the school a lesser school, for lack of better word, no. Do I think it will make it a different school, absolutely. Will it matter, well to those deep tradition steeped I think so, for those coming on that were not a part of that tradition, I think in the long run no. The change is coming a little at the time.... seen it ....IMHO.
As I said above someone (board) in the chain of command has chosen this route. I have my ideas why and I choose not to air them , at least at the moment. And folks this is not a bashing of The Citadel, an awesome school-- just a changing school. Maybe change is necessary to compete amongst the rising Universities of today?