Alumni Questions the Poly/NYU Merger

The merger between Poly and NYU is being held up by Polytechnic alumni and faculty that feel the university is could lose its identity and that overall structure of the deal is unfavorable. I hope that this is not a situation of "paralysis by analysis". NYU and Poly have been moving toward this deal for some years and in the end it can benefit both institutions. NYU will get a premier engineering school to add to its stable programs and enhance its offering to students. Poly will be a part of a major brand, which will increase enrollment and put itself in better overall finanacial situation. This will allow both to expand into hotspots in the New York, downtown Brooklyn and the village in lower Manhattan. I am in favor of the merger, I think the pros out weigh the cons, but as with any deal there should be a line you should not cross. For Poly, is this deal about financial stability and tapping the NYU resources or is this about bringing more recognition to Polytechnic so in turn it can add more value to the education one receives at its university. Whatever the case, do not hold this deal up for fear of change because in the end I believe this could be a win-win.