Naming Issues

Villa Julie looks like it may not learn from the mistakes of others:

Villa Julie College went coeducational in 1972 and became a four-year school in 1984, but a lot of guidance counselors don't seem to know that.

The college separated from the Roman Catholic Church four decades ago, but to many employers and would-be students the words "Villa Julie" still summon images of a religious institution.

Now the suburban Baltimore college is considering changing its name.

At least Villa Julie has better reasons to change their name than my alma mater did when they made the bonehead decision to change its name five years ago. And like many people, I have not given a dime to the school in response.

I hope Villa Julie considers long and hard about the consequences of poor decision making like the Western Maryland decision before making any such changes...