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daily rumor mill #24
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1. Stories are circulating that the so-called "merit" raises (funded by the 6% increase in tuition) may be rushed into this fall's salaries, rather than waiting until the "mid-year" point, as has become USM's custom under Thames. With this, then, there is speculation on both counts (i.e., a...
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Who is Seeker?
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For those who are becoming aware of me for the first time let me introduce myself.
Seeker is a straight, white, conservative, Christian, Fraternity man at Southern Miss. That means that 75% of you already hate him. He is a third generation Southern Miss student. He makes good, not great grades in...
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Jun 20, 2004
by Otherside
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Budget Increase
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/updates/7176.html
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Jun 20, 2004
by texas eagle
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breaking rumor
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Just heard from ntsft. It seems the e-mail/phone surveillance at USM continues, and it is more widespread now that even before. Hopefully, a more complete report will "arrive" soon. Be careful out there.
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Faculty Senate Meeting
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The Faculty Senate meeting lasted over three hours this afternoon. New officers were installed for next year. Myron Henry gave a moving farewell speech pointing out the many issues that remain on which the "senate's work is not done." He received a standing ovation.
A resolution was passed tha...
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Jun 19, 2004
by Are you kidding
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great article about SFT
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If you haven't seen the article on SFT in the 6/10 issue of The Advertiser News (it was mentioned earlier on this board), you should --- it's a must read.
My favorite part:
Thames also seeks help from the spiritual world. "I've been talking to my Lord and taking his advice," he said. If...
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Increased operating expenses only at USM?
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Did anybody else notice that the 6% tuition increase at MSU and UM are earmarked for across the board raises for faculty, but Shelby reports that "increased operating expenses" at USM preclude this? I thought this guy was a whiz at streamlining administration and saving huge amounts o...
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Jun 19, 2004
by Robert Cambpell
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Good letter in HA
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wohttp://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040619/opinion/673738.htmlrks!)
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Jun 19, 2004
by foot soldier
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HA: New USM Nursing director & assoc. dean
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040617/localnews/665543.html
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Greetings One and All....
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I hope you all missed me as much as I have missed you. Nice new digs, I especially like the new curtains.
On to the point at hand. Despite the praise being graced upon Dr. Parker, his letter is not helping the creditability of your cause.
He came across to the man on the street as basically a pompos...
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Keep the Glossary's in One Location
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Can we keep Webster's wonderful Glossary threads in one location? We could accomplish this if nobody posted on one of them, thus not "kicking" them out of order. Just a suggestion.
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Jun 19, 2004
by Let Freedom Ring
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CL on Templeton today
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http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040618/NEWS01/406180362/1002
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Someone has written a book about Shelby!
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http://www.powerfreaks.com/powerfreaks/google.html
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Jun 18, 2004
by Just Wondering
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Chalker returns?
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On campus today there was chalk--"FIRE SHELBY"--next to the entrance to the art museum. Anyone see any chalk in other spots?
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Jun 18, 2004
by Music Patron
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A provocative letter in the HA
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040617/opinion/665583.html
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Jun 18, 2004
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daily rumor mill #18
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1. Word from the dome is that Thames is really stung by the announcement that GS was to become an Aggie this fall. Was caught by surprise at the impressive move by GS. Thanks grapevine.
2. Stories are coming out of the admissions area that enrollment problems, they are a comin'. T...
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daily rumor mill #23
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1. As was reported in an earlier mill, SFT was seriously stung by the upward move made by SFT. Word from the dome is that several comments, from the likes of LSM and CEM, of encouragement are being made to SFT. These range from statements like "You could easily get a job at a place like TAMU . ....
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Jun 18, 2004
by Impressed
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Impressions from beyond
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Recently, I've had the chance to interact with faculty affiliated with universities from all over the place at my annual conference. Many (but not most) had heard or read about USM's "situation" and their reactions were often the following:
1) Total disbelief - particularly conce...
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Incorrect instructions
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Last night someone asked how to snip quotes, and I very helpfully told them how. Unfortunately I told them wrong. It's the left mouse button. Hold it down and drag across the text you want to select. Then press the delete key.
I sincerely hope this person did not go nuts try...
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daily rumor mill #22
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1. Some of artsy's outside contacts are reporting that various high school admins throughout the area have been advising some of their "USM acceptances" to consider other, better options. The most common story is that, for public colleges, those interested in liberal arts are being pointe...
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Jun 18, 2004
by Let Freedom Ring
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letter to dr. thames
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For what it's worth, I have just sent this letter to Dr. Thames via email.
Dear Dr.Thames, Your doubtless well-intentioned letters to the university community suggest that you still just don't get it. Your most recent one, dated 6/12, suggests just how much you dont unders...
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Jun 17, 2004
by Michael Kimber
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Latest rumor: SFT recruited by another college!
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quote:
Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH "As we all know, if SFT *were* dumb enough to fire Noel Polk, I'm sure there would be many world-class universities waiting in line to hire the esteemed Dr. Polk. Unfortunately, the same would not be true of Papa Shelboo. "
Dear Truth4...
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What can you do?
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Based upon what I've read thus far (on Fire shelby and the AAUP board), there are certain conclusions that can be drawn:
Since the end of the hearing, there is...
1) A lot of conspiracy theories and rumors that will have no effect on SFT's tenure as president;
2) A lot of "hope they see this (x)", or...
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Jun 17, 2004
by Disgusted
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USM departures 6/17/2004
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Marvin Albin, Associate Professor of Accounting (University of West Florida)
Billie Allen, Professor of Management (retirement)
Maggie Amerson, Trade Book Buyer, Bookstore (retirement)
David Anderson, VP Facilities/Physical Plant (State of Mississippi)
Ann Beardshall, Coordi...
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Deans and Tenure
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I read in Fire Shelby that several of the deans came to USM without tenure. Did any of them receive tenure this spring? If so, did they go through their departmental and college promotion and tenure committees?
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Jun 17, 2004
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daily rumor mill #21
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1. Stories are coming out suggestin' that the NCAA is going to be looking into claims that former NBA coach and Hattiesburg son Tim Floyd plans to "help out" his old friend Larry Eustachy with coaching duties this fall. Apparently, the NCAA restricts both the number of assistant coaches and th...
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Jun 17, 2004
by foot soldier
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Enrollment Figure
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This item from the Picayune Item. Had the news of Mississippi Valley University's dramatic enrollment increase reached Hattiesburg? Is this true, or is this some type of artifact?
"Thomas Colbert, the chair of the board's budget and financial affairs committee, suggested a 6.5 percent increa...
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Jun 17, 2004
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HA editorial
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Very nice-- check it out online.
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by Lewis and Gilbert
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CL
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Why is the C-L ignoring all the new news?
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withdrawl pangs.....
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My name is Let Freedom Ring and I'm a Fire Shelby / AAUP addict.
Webster - where the heck are you?
Judge Cooley and entourage - we need an update on Mrs. Cooley.
I need a humour fix.....
See More don't you dare disappear on us too!
No Quarter!
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Jun 17, 2004
by Let Freedom Ring
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Let's try this again . . .
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Posted this on another thread, but it was way down the list. Let's try again . . .
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I think that the "endgame" is staring all of us straight in the face, despite our best efforts to refuse to see it!
Will SFT continue to "tone down", start acting civil...
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Jun 17, 2004
by Robert Campbell
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Excellent Letter to the Editor in HA
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040616/opinion/657488.html
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Jun 16, 2004
by First Ant at the Picnic
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breaking rumor
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Word is now emerging that TH will soon "withdraw" his name from consideration for the presidency at UTPA. Thanks domer.
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Jun 16, 2004
by Austin Eagle
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May I say something off topic?
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GATEWAY SUCKS!
There. I don't know if it's completely out of my system, but that helped a little.
Have been on the phone with customer service and tech support for, oh, EIGHT HOURS, only to be told by "client relations" that Gateway will not cover little Fire Shelby's SIX MONT...
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HA article: Enrollment figures
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040616/localnews/657429.html"Joe Paul, USM vice president for student affairs, said that the number of freshman and transfer student applications and acceptances are higher this year...
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Dvorak Update Request
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Here's a question for Guru, and anyone else in the know. Is there anything new concerning the recent Thames attempt to rid himself of Mrs. Dr.Dr. Dvorak? I pose the question because of comments related to me by a "well connected" Hattiesburg businessman. He claims AD has made it abundantly clear that...
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by Lash LaRue
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daily rumor mill #20
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1. Some rumblings coming out of two colleges --- COAL and COST --- that they are "gaining" the department of economic development. We'll soon see who wins (maybe CBED still). Thanks gorod.
2. Word is growing that the new private sector food service provider plans to examine the profi...
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Jun 16, 2004
by gurunuburg
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another off-topic
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i just found out yesterday that august graduation will not be held in Reed-Green. Instead, it is to be on MONDAY, August 9 down hwy 49 at the multi-purpose center (ya know, where the rodeos are) because of renovations to the coliseum. they could have told us ya know months ago. just wanted to rant.
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by Green Hornet
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USM departures 6/16/2004
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Marvin Albin, Associate Professor of Accounting (University of West Florida)
Billie Allen, Professor of Management (retirement)
Maggie Amerson, Trade Book Buyer, Bookstore (retirement)
David Anderson, VP Facilities/Physical Plant (State of Mississippi)
Ann Beardshall, Coordi...
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WDAM Polymer Cluster Story
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Did anyone notice under Angie Dvorak's name they had Area Development Partnership?
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by flyingundertheradar
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WDAM story on Stringer
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There was a story on WDAM at 6 about Gary moving to TAMU. Quoting Shelby (full story on the WDAM web site):
"As you may well remember, any research that comes out of that will have the USM as a byline because it was started here and it was funded by this institution, rather heavily, I might add," Th...
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by USM Sympathizer
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CL: Board supports 6.5% tuition hike
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http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040616/NEWS01/406160369/1002
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by stinky cheese man
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Welcome back Dr. Nissan
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Dear Dr. Nissan
We enjoyed the beginning of your class but then we were wondering where you went to right during the middle of the semester!! Actually I am very concerned about my grade and if it isn't good I'm gonna make a formal complaint bout your not being here.
One of your stat students
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daily rumor mill #19
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1. Many are following the accreditation troubles in both the CBED and CEP, wondering how much (more) damage will be done by losses of those 2 stamps of approval. However, we are hearing that the first "accrediting agency" to hit the campus running and produce some problematic paperwork may be...
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by Robert Campbell
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Pascagoula Letter to Ed
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http://www.gulflive.com/opinion/mississippipress/index.ssf?/base/opinion/10856529325970.xml
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Plan B
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There were no responses whatsoever to Delta Dawn's "Plan A," which proposed that a longer-term solution to USM's horrendous problem might be to seek a sympathetic legislator who would support a bill establishing, in addition a central overseeing body such as the IHL in Jackso...
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IHOPE SHELBY FIRE'S EVERYONE OF YOU
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[edited due to offensive language and derogatory comments against others]
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Jun 16, 2004
by Bubba Loves Catfish
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Another way to read this board
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As I've mentioned before, an RSS newsfeed containing the latest "headlines" posted to this board is available here. This link is to the "XML file" that can be entered into a standard news aggregator such as Radio Userland or Amphetadesk.
Mozilla users are able to view the newsfeed using this Moz...
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Jun 16, 2004
by truth4usm/AH
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USM departures 6/15/2004
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Marvin Albin, Associate Professor of Accounting (University of West Florida)
Billie Allen, Professor of Management (retirement)
Maggie Amerson, Trade Book Buyer, Bookstore (retirement)
David Anderson, VP Facilities/Physical Plant (State of Mississippi)
Ann Beardshall, Coordi...
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Alumni Association, Please Speak
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The Faculty Senate, the AAUP, the media (local, state and national), and community leaders (e.g., Bobby Chain, Gene Saucier, and Jeff Hartwig, to name only three) have publicly documented the debacle at USM. As far as I can determine, the middle-level administration (chairs, deans, vice p...
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