Save the University: Sell the Museum?

Apropos of our discussion about the valuing of the humanities and arts, the trustees at Brandeis summarily decided to disband the university museum so that they could auction off its collection to raise funds for the school. The Board also failed to consult with the Department of Fine Arts before making their decision. The fractured economy has certainly taken its toll, but it seems that this sort of action could set a dangerous precedent.