apparently it's because of their reputation. makes a lot of sense, since high schools enroll whoever lives nearby but universities have to actually attract students. this means if a particular university becomes a place a parent is reluctant to send their kid to, they lose a lot of revenue. also any public backlash falls on the dean of the university, so they're motivated to be pro-active in placating anyone who feels wronged rather than risk them going public, which would likely mean they lose their job.
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(Old Spike)
Wy do universities get involved in this crap?
(Old Spike)
apparently it's because of their reputation. makes a lot of sense, since high schools enroll whoever lives nearby but universities have to actually attract students. this means if a particular university becomes a place a parent is reluctant to send their kid to, they lose a lot of revenue. also any public backlash falls on the dean of the university, so they're motivated to be pro-active in placating anyone who feels wronged rather than risk them going public, which would likely mean they lose their job.