|
|
Any predictions on USN&WR ranking?
(Preview)
I happened to be looking at USN&WR last night, which made me wonder whether there is likely to be any change in USM's ranking this year. Any predictions?
|
Just an opinion
|
3
|
433
|
May 16, 2006
by Just an opinion
|
|
|
|
Mastering Efficiency
(Preview)
To: Principal Investigators for externally sponsored projects From: Cecil Burge, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Date: May 2, 2006 Re: Salary Encumbrances for externally sponsored projects We are always looking for ways to make the operation of grants and contracts by our...
|
Reporter
|
1
|
501
|
|
|
|
|
38 USM Departures, 2005-2006
(Preview)
USM Departures, August 2005 thru July 2006
Scott Baker, Assistant Professor of Music (University of Oklahoma)
Bradley Bond, Professor of History (Northern Illinois University)
Charles Cartee, Professor of Finance (retirement)
David Cleary, Assistant Professor of Child and Fami...
|
cece
|
16
|
1199
|
|
|
|
|
Commencement
(Preview)
I do not mean to belittle our commencement speaker, but does anyone find it striking that GW Bush spoke at MGCCC commencement, while Bush the elder and Clinton were both at Tulane's ceremony?
|
Coast Raj
|
4
|
604
|
|
|
|
|
Expert opinion (a good chuckle)
(Preview)
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=386136&in_page_id=1770&in_page_id=1770
|
Just an opinion
|
0
|
378
|
May 14, 2006
by Just an opinion
|
|
|
|
A Professor with courage
(Preview)
[url=http://www.boston.com/news/globe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2006/05/12/condoleezza_rice_at_boston_college_i_quit/?p1=email_to_a_friend]Boston
|
Black Cat
|
16
|
771
|
|
|
|
|
IHL PR, 5/12/06: MS's mandate presentation; May meeting agenda
(Preview)
http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/newsstory.asp?ID=397
BOARD TO ATTEND MISSISSIPPI’S MANDATE PRESENTATION
5/12/2006 (Jackson, Miss. ) -
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday and Thur...
|
info
|
0
|
314
|
|
|
|
|
The Fall of USM Athletics under SFT
(Preview)
Through 5/7/2006:
Sport '05-'06 '04-'05   '03-'04
Football: ;
|
Eagle Lost
|
0
|
198
|
May 12, 2006
by Eagle Lost
|
|
|
|
Change
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
Pre Aramark Dining (June 2004)
Non-Supervisory Employees
172 employees, avg hourly wage: $6.43
Supervisory Employees
23 employees, avg hourly wage: $15.91
Aramark Dining (May 2006)
Non-Supervisory Employees
195 employees, avg hourly wage: $7.93 (23.32% inc...
|
S. Truett Cathy
|
31
|
1196
|
May 12, 2006
by One who knows
|
|
|
|
Mother's Day Special
(Preview)
According to a Washington Post item, one of the nation's top medical ethicists has adopted the position that it is more appropriate to give young adults priority because they are at higher risk of dying in a flu pandemic and they still have many productive years left. The head of the bioethics d...
|
September Song
|
0
|
270
|
May 12, 2006
by September Song
|
|
|
|
TH on the move?
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
http://www.murraystate.edu/
|
Texas Speedway
|
59
|
2317
|
May 12, 2006
by Counting the days
|
|
|
|
not fit for print
(Preview)
IHL TO BORROW FROM REALITY TV SHOW TO OPEN USM PRESIDENTAL SELECTION PROCESS
JACKSON—Responding to criticism regarding the closed process whereby Mississippi State University President Richard Foglesong was selected, the Board of Trustees for the State Institutions of Higher Lea...
|
news faker
|
1
|
282
|
May 12, 2006
by truth4usm/AH
|
|
|
|
HA, 5/9/06 (update): DuBard School gets $1.25 million donation
(Preview)
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060509/NEWS01/60509007
|
info
|
4
|
490
|
May 12, 2006
by Calling in sick
|
|
|
|
Insurance
(Preview)
Can you believe that our health insurance premiums for dependent coverage is going up again!?!?
I already have my son on a bluecross/blueshield that has lower premium, lower deductible, and better coverage. Now, I am going to do the same for my wife and daughter.
This is getting si...
|
Worker Bee
|
15
|
479
|
May 11, 2006
by sticker shock
|
|
|
|
HA, 5/11/06: USM in talks to outsource physical
(Preview)
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060511/SOUTHERNMISS/60511002/1006/SPORTS
|
info
|
1
|
387
|
|
|
|
|
H.A.--Board rejects Kennard pardon
(Preview)
Board rejects Kennard pardon http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060511/NEWS01/605110306/1002"After carefully reviewing the facts and circumstances related to the pardon request for Mr. Clyde Kennard, a favorable recommendation c...
|
Reporter
|
2
|
345
|
|
|
|
|
PUC Today
(Preview)
Well, Shelby backed down on his promise not to make the PUC a public relations too. Margie Barbie Doll was in her glory. Who would have thought we'd miss Lisa?
|
PUC Reporter
|
2
|
493
|
May 10, 2006
by PUC Reporter
|
|
|
|
CL, 5/10/06 (update): Tulane to offer bachelor's in gaming
(Preview)
http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060510/BIZ/60510024
|
info
|
1
|
280
|
|
|
|
|
Shelby on the web
(Preview)
http://search.blogger.com/?q=shelby+thames&hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&ui=blg
|
USM Sympathizer
|
0
|
388
|
May 10, 2006
by USM Sympathizer
|
|
|
|
blogosphere: trouble at MSU?
(Preview)
http://edwardsanders.blogspot.com/
5/2/06
New Chief of Staff - Ruth Prescott, Associate Provost and former Assistant to President Lee, is said to be the new chief of staff for Mississippi State University. The details are sketchy and the title is kind of confusing for a uni...
|
info
|
19
|
904
|
May 10, 2006
by Guillame Bob
|
|
|
|
C.L.-- Will Clyde Kennard get a belated pardon?
(Preview)
Will Clyde Kennard get a belated pardon?http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060509/NEWS/605090387/1001/news
|
Reporter
|
1
|
279
|
|
|
|
|
CL, 5/10/06: College Board funding off base
(Preview)
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060510/OPINION02/605100312/1009/OPINION
|
info
|
0
|
231
|
|
|
|
|
Alabama pardons Rosa Parks
(
1 2 3
)
(Preview)
Interesting to note that Alabama Gov. Parks signed a pardon for Rosa Parks:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12378623/
Maybe Hayley Barbour can take note of this, and reconsider the Clyde Kennard issue.
|
already gone
|
67
|
1142
|
May 9, 2006
by Lest we forget
|
|
|
|
44 USM Departures, 2005-2006
(Preview)
USM Departures, August 2005 thru July 2006
Scott Baker, Assistant Professor of Music (University of Oklahoma)
Jeannette Bolte, Assistant Professor of Psychology (private practice)
Bradley Bond, Professor of History (Northern Illinois University)
Charles Cartee, Professor of F...
|
cece
|
0
|
253
|
|
|
|
|
CISE Searches
(Preview)
Given that CISE received permission to advertise for 9 positions plus 5 new ones for a total of 14, I would assume that the Department has been knee deep in getting search committees together and having a large number of candidates on campus interviewing. Is this the case? I heard that only one person h...
|
Searches R Us
|
10
|
1010
|
|
|
|
|
See More #87
(Preview)
See More #87
geocities.com/seemore004
|
See More
|
3
|
446
|
May 8, 2006
by Just an opinion
|
|
|
|
HA, 5/5/06 (update): USM honors Katrina heroes
(Preview)
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060505/NEWS01/60505006
|
info
|
7
|
497
|
May 8, 2006
by printers devil
|
|
|
|
The Fall of USM Athletics under SFT
(Preview)
Through 5/7/2006:
Sport '05-'06 '04-'05   '03-'04
Football: ;
|
Eagle Lost
|
5
|
353
|
May 8, 2006
by stephen judd
|
|
|
|
H.A.--Faculty questions pay raise method
(Preview)
Faculty questions pay raise method http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060506/NEWS01/605060302/1002
|
Reporter
|
14
|
828
|
|
|
|
|
CL, 5/8/06: MSU search: College Board wasted money
(Preview)
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060508/OPINION01/605080305/1008/OPINION
|
info
|
1
|
276
|
|
|
|
|
USM workers privatized to old age poverty?
(
1 2
)
(Preview)
The following observations are based upon conversations with people looking at the privatization plans for the Physical Plant. If anything I heard is in error, please advise us. I heard that one of the bidders for the physical plant privatization is Aramark. If information reported...
|
Public Trust
|
37
|
863
|
May 6, 2006
by st augustine
|
|
|
|
43 USM Departures, 2005-2006
(Preview)
USM Departures, August 2005 thru July 2006
Scott Baker, Assistant Professor of Music (University of Oklahoma)
Jeannette Bolte, Assistant Professor of Psychology (private practice)
Bradley Bond, Professor of History (Northern Illinois University)
Charles Cartee, Professor of F...
|
cece
|
0
|
241
|
|
|
|
|
H.A.--Senate shows support for Coast faculty
(Preview)
Senate shows support for Coast faculty http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060506/NEWS01/605060308/1002
|
Reporter
|
1
|
280
|
|
|
|
|
SH, 5/5/06: Future Eagles land $1M science gift
(Preview)
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/thesunherald/news/special_packages/renewal/long_beach/14505697.htm
|
info
|
10
|
475
|
|
|
|
|
Senate meeting today
(Preview)
Heard some interesting topics arose at the senate meeting today. Any detaisl?
|
FlyingUnderTheRadar
|
0
|
268
|
May 5, 2006
by FlyingUnderTheRadar
|
|
|
|
Economic Development Program
(Preview)
Anyone here in the Master's or Phd Econ Development program. If so what do you think of it? Do you have any syllabi I could look over? If so please email to me. Thanks, Buckner
Bneshe01@gmail.com
|
Buckner
|
1
|
391
|
May 5, 2006
by name and program change
|
|
|
|
not fit for print
(Preview)
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT TO HANDLE FACULTY DATA ESTABLISHED AT SOUTHERN MISS
HATTIESBURG--A new administrative unit will be created at the University of Southern Mississippi to handle the vast volume of data the school gathers yearly about its faculty.
Modeled a...
|
news faker
|
5
|
432
|
|
|
|
|
email guidelines and tags
(Preview)
It seems that USM now has issued 10 pages concerning guidelines for emailing. The guidelines include font, use of black type (rather than purple or blue), not using all caps, signatures, and tags. My personal favorite is for the coal
The College of Arts and Letters: Providing...
|
Amy Young
|
26
|
875
|
|
|
|
|
IHL PR, 5/4/06: MS seniors win scholarships
(Preview)
http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/newsstory.asp?ID=396
MISSISSIPPI SENIORS WIN IHL/PARENTS & KIDS COLLEGE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS
5/4/2006 (Jackson, Miss. ) -
Sixteen students from across the state have received $500 IHL/Parents and Kids Magazine scholarships for use at a...
|
info
|
0
|
210
|
|
|
|
|
CL, 5/5/06: MSU price tag to find new chief: $160,000
(Preview)
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060505/NEWS/605050357/1002/NEWS01
|
info
|
0
|
231
|
|
|
|
|
May 20, 2007
(Preview)
We are closer than we think. Or, are we?
Will the powerbrokers call in their markers and will SFT be with us past 05-20-07?
Hurricances? Need to rebuild? Not a time for change? Do we need to keep our esteemed leader?
Is there a movement in place to extend SFT?
|
Maytwinnie O'Seben
|
0
|
342
|
May 4, 2006
by Maytwinnie O'Seben
|
|
|
|
USM Faculty Millionaires
(
1 2 3
)
(Preview)
SFT came in saying he wanted to be able to say he couldn't keep USM people around because they were all becoming millionaires (he made). No one (on faculty/staff) is there yet, after 4 years, but there are 2 possibilities in a race to the finish line: Barry Babin and Dana Thames. It's easil...
|
rogue nose hair
|
69
|
1356
|
|
|
|
|
Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda
(Preview)
|
Reporter
|
0
|
290
|
|
|
|
|
Printz--COAL board will answer student questions
(Preview)
http://www.studentprintz.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/05/04/445965bb9ba7f
|
Reporter
|
3
|
356
|
May 4, 2006
by The University Mace
|
|
|
|
H.A.--Schools focus on math, reading
(Preview)
Schools focus on math, reading By Nancy Kaffer
"Standard and Poor's report, available on the Web site www.SchoolMatters.com, also found Hattiesburg's schools are spending more money than the statewide average with fewer results. Reading and math proficiency at 66.7 percent is low compared t...
|
Reporter
|
17
|
541
|
|
|
|
|
Printz: Great article on Doty's management skills
(Preview)
http://www.studentprintz.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/05/04/4459667e1f259
|
avoidance therapy
|
0
|
285
|
May 4, 2006
by avoidance therapy
|
|
|
|
No Financial Emergency
(Preview)
I am reminded of the child who spent all his money at the county fair...
Over the past three years, repeated announcements were made from the dome that monies were "found" for special pet projects. Although credit was claimed for "running the university like a business" the reality was fina...
|
Shareholder Revolt
|
1
|
428
|
May 3, 2006
by Jean Moulin
|
|
|
|
tenure/promotion letters
(Preview)
Have the letters for tenure and promotion been sent out yet? Anyone?
|
wondering
|
15
|
996
|
May 3, 2006
by Counting the days
|
|
|
|
H.A.--More Professors Ban Laptops in Class
(Preview)
More Professors Ban Laptops in Class http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/COLLEGES_NO_LAPTOPS?SITE=MSHAT&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
|
Reporter
|
0
|
310
|
|
|
|
|
MSU Reflector, 5/2/06: College Board adds student seat
(Preview)
http://www.reflector-online.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/05/02/4456bc999d673
|
info
|
0
|
289
|
|
