I am a Duke parent and receive The Chronicle daily just so I can be aware of what is going on while my son attends Duke.
I just want to commend Jon Detzel on his Jan. 18 column, "Welcome to the neighborhood," regarding to security and transportation at Duke.
Detzel could not have expressed himself any better to make a very important point. I think Detzel hits the nail on the head regarding always looking for the bad in students vs. looking "out" for the students. The schools, not just Duke, are looking for students misbehaving which some incidents are cause for administrative action, but on the same token, what about protecting the students?
Also, the transportation service Detzel recommends for off-campus students is another good point. I hope his suggestions are implemented soon. Perhaps he needs to get students more involved in his suggestions.
I really took his article to heart.
Tami Ellinport
Duke parent
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