Legal Question in Education Law in Oregon
Caveat Emptor, or reasonable expectation of good quality education
It has gradually become apparent to my daughter that her school, Western Culinary Institute, is not as fabulous as they advertise. She writes:
you know your being ripped off when...
when they forget give you a class....or 2
when teachers that used to work here say now that they work at OCI they can go to sleep with out feeling like they've ripped someone off
when someone who has been here since July asks you what a scallion is
when you spend 3 weeks in math but no one relates it to food
when adds say WCI need not apply
when you pay for a logo, but never get to cook with lobster
when your teachers don't want to come into work
when you could have spent the same amount of money and gone to a different school for more then 2 years
when you can sit around and list off all the reasons why you are being ripped off
My biggest concern is that she is seeing people discriminating against WCI grads, and this will impact her employment prospects. Is there anything that can or should be done?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Caveat Emptor, or reasonable expectation of good quality education
Every school has its warts and shortcomings. Of course, none of that is going to be showcased in advertising. If she believes that the education she is receiving is inadequate, then she should leave and pursue it elsewhere.
From a legal point of view, schools have the ability to change their curriculum and classes. That being said, they must act reasonably. As for making changes, I suggest starting from within. WCI undoubtedly has a student liasion or provost, and a procedure for resolving greviences - use it. Also address the employment concerns with the career office. If those efforts fail, then it may be time to seek legal counsel/recourse.
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