Dear Steve,

What Prof. Molly Worthen has attempted to convey to the readers of this article is that the titles and manners that are present within the higher education atmosphere exist for much more than scholars flexing their academic brawn but are in place to ensure that all who have embarked on this journey, regardless of race, color or creed are given the same respect across the board. This point is supported by numerous academic experts, who were dumbfounded by the formality and lackluster approach students gave towards simple classroom etiquette and email structure. Worthen explores all accounts, past and present to drive home the importance of these titles and manners.

Best,
Nigel Franklyn