wonder why tuition is so high?

take a look at American University. a fine read into the backsides of what the leaders of our learning institutions do for themselves at the expense of others. a horrifying tale of utter ego-maniac-ness.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 - Benjamin Ladner, the president of American University, who has been suspended pending an investigation of expenses that he charged to the college, has agreed to accept a more modest contract if the board votes to return him to office, his lawyer and several board members said on Friday.

--nytimes