The faculty of Oral Roberts University has voted no confidenced in President Richard Roberts, who has been accused of spending university funds on a lavish lifestyle. The University has always been hindered by a certain cult of personality that is reflected in its name. Such a culture breeds corruption as has been shown by the Roberts family. Now, thousands of students are unlikely to see this university survive. It is greatly in debt and ridiculed around the world. It is an example of how university presidents can engage in more corruption than most corporate presidents by picking boards with little backbone or inclination to ask questions. Obviously, Roberts’ lifestyle was obvious to anyone at the university. Yet, it took courageous faculty to sue to bring the matter out. It is a problem that can be seen in other universities. For a prior column, click here
The question now is whether the Roberts family will face fraud charges in a criminal case. For the full story, click here