Arizona State University doesn't Think Obama's deserve their Busted Honorary Degree

ASU is a joke to most us in the college world, but the biggest joke is their denial of an honorary degree to Obama.

He's addressing the future graduates in May on their campus (how they got him, I don't know) so it would be fitting to give him the honorary degree, right? Well, it's Arizona, so NO!

ASU has given these 'degrees' to college presidents, titans of oil and computer microchips, newspaper publishers and generous donors, and a successful movie director. So why not the FRAKKING PRESIDENT OF THE USA.

Here's the reason from their president, Michael Crowe. He told the committee that significant contributions to education and society over the course of a person’s career merit consideration for an honorary degree.

Then, University spokeswoman Sharon Keeler said:

“Because President Obama’s body of work is yet to come, it’s inappropriate to recognize him at this time."

Followed by Paul Patterson, dean of the Morrison School of Management and Agribusiness and committee member, who said:

“We’re looking for people who have made great accomplishments,” he said. “It’s a recognition to true contribution to society.”

Okay, so I guess he has done nothing so far.

Let's look at some their honorees: Donors, what have they done...Nothing, but gave them money. And who is this movie director? What did they do to save the world?

ASU please stop this nonsense; this is tacky and shameful.

Maybe they are still bitter about McCain, who knows. The point is this...be real ASU, some of the honorees are nowhere near Obama's status. For the fact they are not aware of Obama's accomplishments speak in volumes.

Still, I'm not too surprised about this. It is Arizona.

UPDATE
the pressure is getting to them

Dear xxxxxxxxxxxx,

We have tremendous respect for President Obama, and that is why we invited him to speak at our graduation ceremony. We are honored that he accepted our invitation, and that we will be the first university in the nation to host him for a commencement ceremony.

In recent years, we have determined not to give honorary degrees to sitting politicians or major donors, but to do so based on an individual's body of work. While President Obama has already achieved remarkable success--including becoming the first African-American president--his greatest work is yet to come. We will be delighted to consider him for an honorary degree once he leaves office at the end of his presidency.

Sincerely,

Emily Dalton Smith
Director of Communication
Office of the Provost