While instructors prepare to depart in the coming terms – as in the case of Jeff Young, director of the Radio Broadcasting program at MHCC – one can’t help but wonder where the college’s interests lie, can’t help but ask, “Why aren’t their positions being filled?”

The radio program isn’t going to be cut. For now, that’s clear. But when the Silverman administration chose to remove Radio Broadcasting from the watch list last year, they inadvertantly committed to working with that program, to maintaining Radio Broadcasting and every other offering that didn’t end up on the chopping block.

It seems there is indecision about how MHCC’s administration intends to fill the void Young will leave when he retires. As the program’s only full time adviser, this decision is one that should not be postponed.

Whether the administration chooses to hire another full time adviser, hire several part-time instructors, or open the position for current part-timers, matters less than the fact that the pool of candidates is ever dwindling with each passing day.

More time for recruitment means more applicants which means better instruction. It also means that those who apply will have enough time to put in notice at their current jobs and adjust to MHCC.

Young’s position is critical to the success of the many radio broadcasting students of MHCC. His role in the execution of student’s success is one of teacher, adviser and mentor. Can several people fill these roles as effeciently?

It’s something to consider. Most faculty would agree that one person who students can get to know and rely on will be more successful than several people all trying to coordinate their efforts.

For the sake of the radio broadcasting program, make a decision already. It is understood that the college is looking to save money, but no matter what the decision, it would appear that MHCC is saving money either way, so stop procrastinating.