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Student Printz wins awards
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http://www.sunherald.com/mld/thesunherald/living/community/11749589.htm
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Conference tourneys roll on....
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The C-USA tourney continues to progress according to seedings, which was bad news last night for the Eagles. USM was shut down 0-8 by the Horned Frogs of TCU in the late game at Pete Taylor. Louisville and UAB were sent home from the losers bracket in earlier play, while Tulane inched clos...
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Cox-Purvis Report
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May 27, 2005
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SFT "never wanted to be president?"
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The latest news from the Dome and the Mississippi state board for the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) continues a three-year pattern of "revisionist history" that would impress the late George Orwell. If Shelby Freland Thames isn't a "wurl' class" liar, then he is disingenuous a...
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May 27, 2005
by Noel Polk
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A school administrator with Shelby's style
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http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0526-06.htm
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Angeline
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May 27, 2005
by rock kicker
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This is a dangerous situation!
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There is nothing more dangerous to us now than SFT's status as a lame duck. He will now be more aggressive than ever, and you can bet that the BIDNESS community now have a shortened, but more intensive two year agenda. I am telling you: This is a very, very dangerous situation!
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Hamlet's Ghost
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May 26, 2005
by Never forget
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CL editorial, 5-23-05
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http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050523/OPINION01/505230310/1008/OPINION
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May 26, 2005
by disgusted student
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Mayors Race VIII
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It's over! The USM faculty has jumped aboard a bandwagon loaded with Black Dupree voters and they're headed down victory lane. The clencher came when Dupree withdrew Thames' invitation to his second inaugural.The Mayor has promised to consult with Stringer and Polk on all cultural matters...
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Word on the Street Man
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May 26, 2005
by Dumb as The Rock
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"The Myth of Reorganization"
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The following is something put together from several sources. I have not done the chief wiritng, but have agreed to edit and post it for comment, clarification, and amendment -- and perhaps to encourage additional information about the reogranization.
"The Myth of Reorganization" For two year...
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May 26, 2005
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Baseball Booooooo & more
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Just 36 hours after a recent CPR praised the merits of Ole Miss outfielder Brian Pettway, he snatched the Boo Ferriss Trophy, recognizing the top college baseball player in the state. Pettway has been tremendous at the plate all season, and picked up the hardware r...
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May 26, 2005
by Campus Mail
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SEC PowerBall, USM wins, and more.....
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Both Ole Miss and Mississippi State took big wins yesterday at the SEC tournament in Hoover. State took down LSU while Ole Miss conquered the Alabama Crimson Tide. With the win, Ole Miss is now the #1 team in the nation RPI-wise (warrennolan.com). Congrats to the Rebels. B...
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At graduation, did anyone happen to notice . . .
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. . . If Lassen wore full academic regalia? Personally, I was a bit miffed when he wore a Ph.D. hood at the last commencement I attended. Not only is it an affront to the accomplishments of those who have earned the degree, but it clearly illustrates the academic fraud that is endorsed by this administra...
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May 26, 2005
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"The Three Myths that Won't Die"
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May 26, 2005
by Answer Woman
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See More #64
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The final weekly issue
geocities.com/seemore004
See More will return on occasion as needed.
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May 25, 2005
by disgusted student
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Picayune Story about Thames
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http://www.picayuneitem.com/articles/2005/05/24/news/08thames.txt.
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May 25, 2005
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so who's on first
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There's been a lot of talk on the board about CoB and about Doty. What is the situation with the rest of the deans? Gandy--whose wife was given a job by Hudson without anyone consulting the art faculty? Is he a good guy? What about the heath dean? Is Willie being managed by Dana? And Pood? He has been the lau...
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Mississippi's goofy College Board setup
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Having a comprehensive board setup for all public 4-year universities in the state has certainly fueled the anti-USM conspiracy theorists. With more MSU/UM representation than others, USM's fall from Tier III to Tier IV (in USNWR) lends credence to the theory.
The flip side is that neith...
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HA: Moulder says "inmates are running the asylum"
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050524/OPINION03/505240330/1014/OPINION
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May 25, 2005
by Jameela Lares
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Univ Heights resident
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For those who live within the Lincoln Rd to 40th to Hardy to 28th square, don't forget the Neighborhood Assn. meeting at 7 pm, auditorium at PCS. Important topic: proposal to put a cell tower at Thames Elementary.
(No smart remarks, please. I've already thought of most of them myself.)
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May 24, 2005
by UH resident
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An evening meditation
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On another thread, one of our friends notes that he has pleasant social relationships with one of the deans, who is being "raked over the coals" as you say, elsewhere on the thread. This so innocuous remark has led me to deeply ponder the nature of our relationships when engaged in so great a battle as no...
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Monique de Guerre
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May 24, 2005
by Monique de Guerre
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Wanna be a millionaire?
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Sometime ago I heard that there was talk of turning USM faculty into millionaires. That didn't set very well with me. This evening, on CBS News, there was a very well put together story about a trend spreading across the nation for university students to prefer going into public service rather...
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May 24, 2005
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HA: Mead says Board should heed faculty
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050524/OPINION03/505240329/1014/OPINION
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OT: Bob's Birthday
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Bob Dylan née Robert Allen Zimmerman was born on this day in 1941.
And on this memorable occasion, I've found a quote that makes me think of EagleTalk...
<OBLIGATORY QUOTE #1>:
A self-ordained professor's tongue
Too serious to fool
Spouted out that liberty
Is just equality i...
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May 24, 2005
by Jameela Lares
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USM paving question...
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Anyone heard that Warren Paving is doing work in pieces/blocks totaling $249,999.99? If so, what's the significance of it?
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May 24, 2005
by Thames in Toyland
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HA: "USM won't remain stagnant," Thames
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050523/NEWS01/505230303/1002
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May 23, 2005
by Third Witch
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USM: Singing in the Rain & Swinging in the Wind
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It appears as though USM will be singing in the rain & swinging in the wind for two years. Would the IHL subject Ole Miss and Mississippi State to such treatment?
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May 23, 2005
by Balding on top
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C.L.-Stringfellow
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Thames' extension bad decision for transition
By Eric Stringfellow http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050522/COL0601/505220373/1189/NEWS01
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April 21 and May 6 IHL minutes
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http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/admin/downloads/BdMay6,2005.pdf
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May 23, 2005
by USM Sympathizer
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New competition for Shelby
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Too bad we can't talk this guy into calling Shelby up and saying, "You're fired!"
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Trump Unveils Launch of Trump University
By KAREN MATTHEWS, Associated Press WriterMon May 23,10:23 AM ET
He's built buildings, written books, married mo...
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May 23, 2005
by CEO, CFO, COO, CIO & CLO
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Why drag out change of USM president?
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I thought the board might enjoy this editorial
greenwood commonwealth editorial
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May 23, 2005
by USM Sympathizer
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Thames Statement
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Subject: Please distribute to Deans, Directions, Chairs
May 19, 2005
Statement of Dr. Shelby Thames, President
The University of Southern Mississippi
COMPLETING THE VISION
In the laboratory, in the classroom and as President of The University of Southern Missi...
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Evans asks if Thames is really red-blooded male
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050523/OPINION03/505230321/1014/OPINION
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May 23, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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More from EagleTalk
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Today, on the EagleTalk thread linked below, Son of Bubba attacks the AAUP board for criticizing the new USM website and the "Work in Progress". At least SOB is no longer posting on this board.  http://southernmiss.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1355&mid=53042070&a...
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ET Reader
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May 23, 2005
by Black Cat
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Curious About the COB
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It's been several days and I haven't seen any posts about strife and difficulty in the COB. What's up?
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$600K loss, Baseball Regular season ends.....
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USM closed out its regular season with a win over Houston yesterday. The Eagles complete the regular season with 39 wins. Next up, Hattiesburg serves as host for the 2005 C-USA baseball tournament, set to begin on Wednesday.
In other news, Florida has asked that USM bump its 2006 home...
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Cox-Purvis Report
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May 23, 2005
by In The Know
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Mcfarlane says "Thames should resign now"
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http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050523/OPINION03/505230322/1014/OPINION
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JoJo's Personal Thread
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This thread has been especially established for JoJo. JoJo, post here until your heart's content. Viewers can either view your thread or ignore you. Now go to it!
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JoJo's Agent
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May 23, 2005
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Today's H-A Poll
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New poll in today's (Sunday) H-A:
Do you think the final two years of USM President Shelby Thames’ tenure in office will be as divisive as the first three years?
Don't forget to scroll down on the home page. Vote early and often.
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May 23, 2005
by USM Sympathizer
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Total Losses Update
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Losses by Unit, May 2002-present
Academic Advising: Betty Blackledge; Vicki Flanagan; Judy McQueen
Accounting: Marvin Albin; James Crockett; Jerry King
Agency Directors/Assistant Directors (not listed elsewhere): James Batson; Ann Beardshall; Syd Conner; Beth Cooksey; Angeline D...
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May 23, 2005
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First rat off the ship?
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Now that the SS Shelbo is going down by the stern, who will be the first rat to jump (Lisa Lickspittle already took one one of the life rafts...)?
I'll put my money on that frat guy Lassen. He's not as dumb as Grimes, Exline or Moore...
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The Scouring of the Shire
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It would be very instructive to re-read the last chapter of The Lord of the Rings, called "The Scouring of the Shire" in which a "defeated" enemy is able to do a great deal of damage.
(For those of you who only saw the movie, LOTR contains much that had to be omitted, including this episode.)
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Friend of Frodo
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former good administrators
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Anyone know where Don Cotten is? How about Jim Hollandsworth? Would either return?
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Looking for leaders
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May 22, 2005
by Retired prof
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The USM Administration "Class of '07"
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Now that Thames has a "best if used by May 2007" sticker on him, I think there are few things to look for over the next 2 years, in addition to those discussed at length here. One, he is going to continue to make life good for his friends. Lawrence Warren will be doing "business with the...
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Sunday papers are exciting today
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Grab your coffee and check out the papers. Shelby's "time to move on" quote is noted in the Quote of the Week hard copy section of the HA. The on-line version has an article and a new poll "Will the next two years be divisive?" Janet Braswell wins an award for 2004...
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Early Morning Reader
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May 22, 2005
by Lessons from literature
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C.L.5/20/05
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USM's Thames gets another yearhttp://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050520/NEWS01/505200367/1002
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USM releases new official portrait of SFT
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Alf Veederseyen
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May 22, 2005
by Whatsamatta U
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another old timer
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What is Paul's history? Is he tenured in a department?
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New comer
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May 21, 2005
by Gator Eagle
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old timers
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Will someone tell me Burge's history here?
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May 21, 2005
by Gator Eagle
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Intriguing passage in Friday's print version of HA
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Go look at the "Q & A" column on page 3A of Friday's (May 20th) HA. There is an intriguing question and answer:
Q: What did the College Board think of the announcement?
A: While Thames said he spoke with Higher Education Commissioner Richard Crofts and former board president Roy Klumb,...
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May 21, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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letter to faculty senate
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I just got another one of my anonymous emails. It was supposedly sent to the faculty senate and the aaup prez.
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The faculty has successfully defeated another president. I know you are happy with yourselves, even though the institution’s reputation suffered immen...
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Little Albert
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May 21, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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Do we have a new program at USM?
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This article from the Pascagoula Mississippi Press refers to "construction engineering" at USM, and describes it as "new." I thought we already had such a progam here. I was also under the impression that we are holding off on initiating new progams at the present time because of the SA...
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Least Tern
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