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SH, 7/14/05: Career college opens
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http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/local/12127467.htm
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IHL PR: July meeting agenda
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BOARD TO CONSIDER OPERATING BUDGET AND TUITION APPROVAL PROCESS
7/15/2005 (JACKSON ) -
In its regular monthly meeting next week, the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning will consider the 2005-2006 operating budget, the tuition approval process, and t...
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USM Departures 2004-2005
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USM Departures, August 2004 thru July 2005
Sheila Alber, Associate Professor of CISE (The Ohio State University)
John Bivins, Associate Professor of Music (retirement)
Charles Bolton, Professor and Chair of History (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Peter Butko, Assist...
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Student evaluations
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To encourage student evaluations, I had a "demonstration" on how to submit them. I also announced it every class period towards the end of the semester, stressing how important it was.
- Out of approximately 60 students in multiple classes, I got (If I'm not mistaken) 13 responses.
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Bernie Ebbers
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Bernie Ebbers get sentenced tomorrow. the NY Times anticipates a long sentence--tantamount to life for the 63 year old, former Hattiesburg motel and long-distance telephone entrepreneur. He's been stripped of his assets--his wife gets a modest ranch house in Jackson and $50,000. Looks like she...
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Jul 15, 2005
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SFT & fundraising
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I've read several postings on this site about how Thames has virtually ignored fundraising during his time in office. Well the real story, if you care to find out about it, is that he has actually worked to sabotage the fundraising efforts of some since he took over in 2002. Shelby Thames...
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JoJo and Above the Mire
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I know both JoJo and Above the Mire. Like me, they are supporters of Dr. Thames. I have seen both at various gatherings at Jamestown Road in the past, and one of them was at the Warren Paving meeting (as was I).
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USM Departure Statistics - 2002 thru 2005
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And now, to put it all together:
2003 - 2005 Departure Numbers
292 - Total Faculty who have left
100 - Total who have left due to Retirement
34.25% - Retirement
65.75% - "Other" reasons
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If anyone has any information regarding the numbers / percentages of fa...
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H.A.--USM Casino Program
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Plans under way for USM casino program By Reuben Meeshttp://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050714/NEWS01/507140309/1002
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Jul 14, 2005
by I Want To Know
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Shared Governance at Work
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FROM F.S. LISTSERV:
A message from Jim Miller. Of particular note is the information on the Hardy Hall Auditorium. Congratulations to Pat Smith and Will Watson for bringing the matter to our attention, to Dave Beckett (who as late as this Wednesday spoke to the Provost about Hardy Hall), to the Sen...
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Student Evaluations II
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Although I saw this on another thread, I've heard from atleast one other college that the evaluations were "asked to be returned due to errors in data" Has anyone else been told to return thier student evaluations?????
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Contracts
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From Faculty Senate listserv:
From the Chair of the Council of Chairs... -----Original Message----- From: On Behalf Of Michael Forster Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 3:17 PM To: coc@usm.edu Cc: Russell Willis Subject: [Coc] contract delay Colleagues, I've fielded a few questions abou...
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See More gallery
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See More's IT team doesn't have much to do this summer, so I asked them to put together a thumbnail gallery of all the issues. You can see it at geocities.com/seemorethumbs. Click on any thumbnail to go to the original.
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Jul 14, 2005
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C.C. 7/14/05 May Hire Ed. Chief
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July 14, 2005
Higher ed chief may be hired next week
Three to be interviewed, College Board president says By Andy Kanengiserhttp://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050714/NEWS01/507140375/1002
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CL, 7/13/05 update: Clark seeking higher ed post
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http://clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050713/NEWS01/507130348/1002
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Jul 13, 2005
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Hattiesburg vs. Academics
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I wonder, does the Hattiesburg community hate the academics on The Weather Channel (e.g., Dr. Lyons, Dr. Forbes, etc.)? I am asking because it seems the community hates USM faculty.
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Total Losses
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Losses by Unit, May 2002-present
Academic Advising: Betty Blackledge; Vicki Flanagan; Judy McQueen; Ann Smith
Accounting: Marvin Albin; James Crockett; Jerry King
Agency Directors/Assistant Directors (not listed elsewhere): James Batson; Ann Beardshall; Syd Conner; Beth Cooksey;...
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Jul 13, 2005
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question for business college posters
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I graduated from USM a few years ago and have been living/working in Hattiesburg of late. After a I graduated I considered enrollment in a grad business program. So I applied at a number of places in the South and East.
Although I put off grad school, I guess my name remains in computer da...
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Jul 13, 2005
by David Johnson
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CL, 7/12/05 update: Sec. of state in running for IHL comm.
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CL, July 12, 2005, update
Secretary of state in running for higher ed commissioner
Secretary of State Eric Clark is among the leading prospects seeking to become Mississippi’s higher education commissioner, state College Board members confirmed today.
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...Clark, a Democrat...
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USM Departures 2002-2003
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USM Departures, May 2002 thru July 2003
Elizabeth Anglin, Instructor of Foreign Languages (retired)
Evelyn Ashton-Jones, Associate Professor of English (private sector)
Gloria Beal, Assistant Professor of CISE (retirement)
Dennis Behm, Professor of Music (retirement)
Ada Belt...
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O, The Coach
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http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050713/SPORTS030103/507130386/1025/SPORTS
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2003-2004 Statistics
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According to the sticky above, 125 Faculty Members left during 2003-2004, with 53 of them leaving due to retirement.
And the percentages say:
42.4% - Retirement
57.6% - "Other" Reasons
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Jul 13, 2005
by Gnome Watcher
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USM Departures 2005-2006
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USM Departures, August 2005 thru July 2006
Jim Miller, Professor of Computer Science (retirement)
Total Leaving: 1 Total Retiring: 1
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COEP Woes
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I heard rumor about the goings on around COEP. It has not been confirmed, so take it for what it is worth. You may recall reading in the HA that Dr. Thames assured a faculty member that he had no plans for administrative changes or engaging in retribution. Here is the in...
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Chronicle: "Paper Trail"
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http://chronicle.com/temp/email.php?id=x8464wir73d4gzxtoskqc519ilbmrc5z
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Jul 13, 2005
by Bonnie & Clyde
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need help with 2 lists
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Everyone please note that the 2002-2003 departures list is now stickeyed to the top of the board. Please look it over and add any omissions.
Also remember that the 2004-05 list, which now has 77 on it, closes out in about 2-3 weeks (end of July). We need to make a hard push at that time to co...
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Jul 13, 2005
by Looking for Bobby Moore's name
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USM Departures 2004-05
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USM Departures, August 2004 thru July 2005
Sheila Alber, Associate Professor of CISE (The Ohio State University)
John Bivins, Associate Professor of Music (retirement)
Charles Bolton, Professor and Chair of History (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Peter Butko, Assist...
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How well did the online evaluation system work? Here's how....
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In the COB, of the 6,883 students reported in classes, 1,337 responded to the new online evaluation system (Spring '05). That's a ratio of 0.194246695 (for Spring semester '05).
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Jul 12, 2005
by Business Two
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It's not just for faculty anymore
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Until the updated "Losses by Unit, May 2003-present" thread was posted a few minutes ago, I was under the mistaken impression that it is primarily the faculty who are bailing out. I do believe that many members of the Hattiesburg community are still under that misperception. An inspec...
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SACS logo gone
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The SACS logo has at long last been removed from the USM home page, bringing the page into alignment with one small part of the SACS Principles of Accreditation.
I wonder how many other university documents still carry the SACS logo?
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length of semester
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It looks like USM has shortened the semester to 15 weeks (plus two days, to make up for fall break). Though 16 is really long, it seems odd they would change it now.
Any thoughts?
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JavaWerks Web Access
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Consider this an unsolicited 'plug' for JavaWerks, from a former Hub City denizen. Having heard good things about JavaWerks from the good people here, I dropped in for a cup of coffee and a muffin. An added benefit for an 'out-of-towner' is that you get three hours of wireless Web access...
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Jul 12, 2005
by out-of-towner
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Hattiesburg American Onslaught
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Interesting that the USM academic situation never has gotten this type of onslaught of responses from the community:
Retire the Number??
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A USM Guitar!!
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33045&item=7335162217&rd=1
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Jul 12, 2005
by The "other" Roy
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another loss
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I just heard from some WCC folks that they have scored a major coup. Tom Richardson will be teaching at Carey in the fall. This will be another tremendous loss to both English and the University. Tom is one of the classiest most generous people to ever grace USM. His civility and charm cannot be replaced...
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Every Body is Moving
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From USMMail:
1. Relocation of the Department of Marketing and Public Relations Beginning June 16, 2005, The Department of Marketing and Public Relations will be closed for relocation from the second floor of Bond Hall to the second floor of College Hall. The office will reopen at the new l...
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Doty around still
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My guess is that some business faculty are finding out right now that Doty survived last week and remains as Biz dean. Time now to get to work on a hybrid MBA program that suits Thames and Lassen, as well as Doty. Biz faculty will shoulder the burden of the monstrosity, as alwa...
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"Thames to '10"?
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In my last post I highlighted the hope for Thames (and his supporters) of a Fall semester (2005) with enough victories to produce a fruitful campaign to get (from the IHL) the final 3 years of a second term. My scenario included a September SACS victory for Thames, but not much else, and suggeste...
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Jul 11, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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Offering the Hospitality of Maison de la Guerre
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Mlle de Guerre has authorized me to offer shelter to friends coming up from the Gulf Coast. We have available one king-sized bed and a private bath, plus a living room large enough to sleep several on sleeping bags. Remember there are animals in the house, and no smoking indoors. Also, the staff have al...
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Jul 11, 2005
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Storm Damage?
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Everything ok over there in Hattiesburg?
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USM Closes
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Saturday, July 9, 2005
Southern Miss Campuses Close
Classes at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus have been cancelled for Monday, July 11 in anticipation of Hurricane Dennis’ scheduled landfall. Only essential personnel are required to report to work on Monday. C...
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Jul 10, 2005
by stinky cheese man
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Southern Quarterly
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Is the Southern Quarterly still published out of USM? If so, does anyone know the name of the current editor?
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USM Sympathizer
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Jul 10, 2005
by stinky cheese man
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why we lose jobs
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A news report you won't be reading in the U.S. press--
The factory will cost $800 million to build, with the federal and provincial governments kicking in $125 million of that to help cover research, training and infrastructure costs.
Several U.S. states were reportedly prepar...
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Mr. Toyota
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Another reorganization on the coast campus?
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Does the recent turnover in the administration of the coast campus mean that yet another reorganization is in order? How many reorganizations have occurred there since 2002. Someone on the coast campus should be able to chronicle that.
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Snowbird
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Jul 9, 2005
by Not Playing Golf
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University Economic Development
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Editorial
July 9, 2005
Jobs formula?http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050709/OPINION01/507090311/1008/OPINION
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Service above Self
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The greatest service one can do is helping young students.Money from MIDAS,faculty raises,etc. is secondary.
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Jul 8, 2005
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town and gown golf
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The Hattiesburg Country Club Golf Championship was held on Sunday and Monday. On the women's side, Jan Lacy was crowned 2005 Champion with a score of 159 over 2 days. Skip Dews took 3rd place with a score of 177. On the men's side, Rocky Cleland was crowned 2005 Champion with a score...
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Accreditation news
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The current (July 1) issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education contains two articles of potential relevance to USM.
The first, which appears on the front page, tells of a community college of 6000 students in California that may be shut down because of loss of accreditation. Reason...
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Jul 8, 2005
by USM Sympathizer
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CoB Healing
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I know several of us often wonder about problems and anger in the business college. Heard last night that all faculty and staff there will go through a team building camp in August (4 shifts, three-quarters of a day each) under Doty's order/advisement.
This should clean up some problems the...
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Jul 8, 2005
by Albert Kinsey
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Replacing USM Administration
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My estimation is that USM will have to replace all administration down to and including the dean level if it wants to recover from this madness. Is there anyone at those levels that experienced faculty think should stay in their present positions?
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Hattiesburg Headhunter
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by Austin Eagle
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