Honorary Degree Backlash

As University President, you face an escalating crisis as 50+ students occupy your office at 11 PM. They demand the immediate withdrawal of tomorrow's honorary degree for tech mogul Marcus Chen, citing his company's alleged human rights violations. The ceremony starts in 9 hours, national media is already covering the protest, and your board chair isn't answering calls.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

University President

Conversation Partner

Student Coalition Leader (Sarah Chen, no relation)

Setting

Your executive office, now crowded with protestors. Emergency lights cast harsh shadows. Smartphone cameras point at you. Signs and banners lean against your mahogany desk.

Location

President's Office, Administration Building, Marshall University

Learning Objectives

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De-escalate the immediate crisis without compromising institutional integrity

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Find a solution that addresses both student concerns and university obligations

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Prevent the situation from exploding into a national scandal

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“President, you have exactly fifty students in your office right now, and hundreds more on their way. We're not leaving until you withdraw Marcus Chen's honorary degree. The world is watching - what's your response?”

This is how Student Coalition Leader (Sarah Chen, no relation)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1121

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