As the wife of a Knox Alum, I can tell you with utmost certainty your time was not wasted. My husband mentions and uses the things he learned from you more frequently than I can count. The day Knox College loses you, will be sad day for them indeed.
I don't know about in your case; however, last night I found flyers lying around DePaul and lo and behold the same thing is happening to one of their faculty who has done tremendous things for the campus and university. There is a facebook group and they are even holding a protest, the faculty I have talked to seems to think this is a great way of going about it, and feel that it will make a difference. The only thing I can hope for is a positive outcome in your case as well.
I still can't believe it. You are one of the best teachers I have ever worked with in my entire life, bar none. I left Knox to join the Circus, and now that I'm leaving the Circus to study Cognitive Science, I'm so grateful for the incredible foundation you gave me in logical thinking. I really feel that you changed my life, and I hope you find a school that appreciates your incredible talents.
Note: I *do* notice the hilarity inherent in the fact that I thank you for teaching me "logical thinking" and then mention my decision to leave Knox to join the Circus. Clown school, specifically!