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Raines: "Southern Miss going too far"
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/college/orl-sptcollegeinsider01050105may01,0,1346571.story?coll=tf-main-sports
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info
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May 1, 2005
by what a fool believes
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Doty on the move......?
(Preview)
There are indications coming out of the COB that Dean Doty is sitting on a job offer from the University of North Florida as we read this. Good sources indicate that he is pondering the package right now, and a decision will be forthcoming.
Keep close for more breaking news.
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outsourced
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Apr 30, 2005
by Second (Banana) Floor
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You Don't Own Me
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Leslie Gore
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Apr 30, 2005
by Ace Barker
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First Year Losses (4/29/2005)
(Preview)
Here's a first jab at it:
USM Departures, May 2002 thru July 2003
Gloria Beal, Assistant Professor of CISE (retirement)
Nancy Bertolino, Professor of Nutrition/Food Systems (private sector)
Robert Boothe, Professor Management (retirement)
Don Cotten, VP for Research/Professor o...
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babbs
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Apr 30, 2005
by Babbs Additive
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USM Mailout
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Introducing the new Southern Miss QEP Open Forum! The purpose of this forum is to create an opportunity for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members to offer input regarding the content of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) as it is developed by the QEP Leadership Team. Satis...
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Reporter
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Apr 30, 2005
by on the edges
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Weekly Nom d'Aplomb Voting
(Preview)
The weekly nom-inations have been loaded into the Vote-O-Matic™. Rate the aliases on the usual completely subjective scale of zero to five, where zero & five represent whatever the heck you want them to represent.
This week's Secret Access Code is Mustard Buzzard.
The lucky we...
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Miss Information's Information Technology Director
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Apr 30, 2005
by Miss I's IT Director
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Age Discrimination?
(Preview)
Please comment on this conversation:
A: Well, do you think SFT will get an extension of his contract?
B: No, the word going around is that he will not.
A: I hear several different ideas on this.
On what do they base the “no new contract“ idea?
B: The signs are...
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A. Dialogue
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Letter in HA calling on Toy to resign
(Preview)
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050430/OPINION03/504300327/1014/OPINION
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Angeline
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Apr 30, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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Printz Letter 4/28/05
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(Preview)
http://www.studentprintz.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/04/28/427065a489a94
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Reporter
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Apr 30, 2005
by USM Sympathizer
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What Happened to the LE signing class of 2004?
(Preview)
It's only April of 2005, so it may seem way to early to ask such a question. But with Mike Ford's dismissal from the team this week, the Eustachy class of 2004 has largely faded away. Ford was the teams leader in total assists this year, and had a ppg avg of about 10.5. The Eagles had ess...
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Cox-Purvis Report
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Apr 30, 2005
by Cox-Purvis Report
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Toy B Back
(Preview)
http://southernmiss.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1355&mid=52204139&sid=&tid=52193453&style=1.
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eaglelistener
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Mlle de Guerre's Academic Career
(Preview)
While I try not to let Mlle de Guerre read the board this early in the day, I was called away to the telepone and she got to the computer before her second cup of cafe' au lait. Never a good thing. She saw the post reminding us of Dr. Dvorak's tearful "end of my academic career" speech, and dear, dear,...
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Hermione Angleterre
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Apr 30, 2005
by Boudreaux
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losses by unit (4/28/2005)
(Preview)
Losses by Academic Unit, August 2003-present
Accounting: Marvin Albin; James Crockett
Art: Harold Van Houten
Biology: Stephen Ross; Raymond Wayne Scheetz
Chemistry: David Creed; Kenneth McMurtrey
Child & Family Studies: Judy Kinney; Thomas Webb
CISE: Sheila Alber; Dougla...
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memorial wall
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Apr 30, 2005
by Whatsamatta U
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2002-2003 USM Departures (4/30/2005)
(Preview)
USM Departures, May 2002 thru July 2003
Gloria Beal, Assistant Professor of CISE (retirement)
Ada Belton, Assistant Professor of CISE (passed away)
Nancy Bertolino, Professor of Nutrition/Food Systems (private sector)
Robert Boothe, Professor of Management (retirement)
Jennif...
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babbs
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Apr 30, 2005
by Gnome Watcher
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USM Departures (4/30/2005)
(Preview)
USM Departures, August 2004 thru July 2005
Sheila Alber, Associate Professor of CISE (The Ohio State University)
Charles Bolton, Professor and Chair of History (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Deborah Carr, USMCC Counselor (situation pending)
Theodore Christ, Assist...
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Seeker's view of the Hattiesburg Mayor's Race
(Preview)
I had decided not to post on this issue. But, my friend LVN has asked me to start a thread giving my opinion of the situation. I will try to make it brief and I also understand that whatever I say will (and should be) taken with a grain of salt.
I am still a registed voter in H'burg. I will either vote absen...
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Apr 29, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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Special Request: The Nitchampburg sign
(Preview)
Everyone should make a point to go by and read the two-paragraph sign over at Nitchampburg, especially the second paragraph. It highlights what has become of the place --- smoke and mirrors and false realities.
Better yet, let's post it up. Maybe Cox-Purvis could do that. Or,...
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Recipe #1
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USM Departures (4/15/2005)
(Preview)
USM Departures, August 2004 thru July 2005
Sheila Alber, Associate Professor of CISE (The Ohio State University)
Charles Bolton, Professor and Chair of History (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Theodore Christ, Assistant Professor of Psychology (University of Minnesota...
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babbs
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Losses under SFT (4/29/05)
(Preview)
Losses by Academic Unit, May 2002-present
Accounting: Marvin Albin; James Crockett; Jerry King
Art: Harold Van Houten
Biology: Stephen Ross; Raymond Wayne Scheetz
Chemistry: David Creed; Kenneth McMurtrey
Child & Family Studies: Judy Kinney; Thomas Webb
CISE: Sheila Alber...
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memorial wall
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Apr 29, 2005
by social work faculty
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$1,000+ contributors to mayoral cands
(Preview)
Davis: Dorrance Aultman, Mason Forest Products, Keithco Petroleum, Petro Auto, Mary Gail Petro, John Polk, Bill Elkins, Kevin Hall, Paradocs Enterprises, Leonard Stephens, Jennings Davis, Bryan Saliba, Contractors PAC, Mick Welch.
Rowell: Dorothy Richard, Betsy Rowell, Ideal Leasing, M...
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follow the $
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Apr 29, 2005
by Beer Belly and Red Nose
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Those Dreadful USM Professors
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(Preview)
Many have posted pro and con about the work ethic of USM professors along with their many other shortcomings. While entertaining to read, it is not the issue any more. Let us assume for a moment that the professor bashers are correct. Collectively all professors are under worked, over paid, arrogant...
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Cossack
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Apr 29, 2005
by Roscoe Thorndyke
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A Complete History of Faculty Departures
(Preview)
Let's try to figure out the very first person who left because of Thames. He became prez May 1, 2002 or was it June? Who was the first person he tore into? Let's make it a complete history, a complete telling . . .
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Never Forget the First Bumped
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Apr 29, 2005
by Gator Eagle
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The Elephant in the Room
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(Preview)
If you were a physician who encountered a patient with a serious disease that required special facilities with which the local hospital was not equipped, you would no doubt have a professional responsibility to refer that patient to a suitable facility elsewhere. If a university has...
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Large Animal Clinic
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Apr 29, 2005
by Call center Katie
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What is USM Good For?
(Preview)
What is USM good for anyway?
I have witnessed, both through the media and on this board a great deal of hatred slung at both the administration and the faculty. This is only the occational reference to a good deed. If I'm to believe the buzz, on the whole, USM and all w...
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On The Outside
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Apr 29, 2005
by Jameela Lares
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See More #60
(Preview)
This week's issue
geocities.com/seemore004
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See More
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Apr 29, 2005
by See More Groupie
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Mayor's race II
(Preview)
Latest figures from the street for USM faculty in upcoming election. Dupree,70%;Senne,13%;Rowell,10%;Davis,7%. As always,you can take it to the bank.College faculties and Black churches are Republican black holes.
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Word on the Street Man
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Apr 29, 2005
by just doing my job
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SFT And His Community
(Preview)
I would like to hear from those of you who have more insights into human behavior than I possess. How can you reconcile the concept demonstrated by SFT and his supporters that it is a great thing to hire a coach who is a drunk and a womanizer, and "hire" (recruit) a football player who has been convicted of...
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Cossack
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Apr 28, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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The Leopard Has Changed Its Spots
(Preview)
When I first arrived at USM a few short years ago, a neighbor told me department "X" was the best in the Southeast. Another said it was best East of the Mississippi River. Yet another said he had heard it was the best in the nation. None could identify how they had come to that conclusion, &nb...
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Exotic Animal Clinic
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image I can't shake
(Preview)
Noel Polk is in the english department at Mississippi State. Everyone has always known that the MS univs famous for the liberal arts/arts were Ole Miss and USM. Fittingly, one is located at the top of the state, the other at the bottom. Noel Polk became a world-class Faulkner scho...
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philo
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Apr 28, 2005
by View from a Distance
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more weirdness from athletics
(Preview)
The back of the Student Printz today has a long article indicating that 6 players just left the USM women's basketball team (I believe 1 jr., 4 sophs, and 1 frosh). Some are quitting and will concentrate on school, either here or elsewhere. One is considering a transfer to Baylor (which I...
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baller
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letter from community coming....
(Preview)
EagleTalkers are drafting a letter in support of Toy McLaughlin, SFT et al that will be signed by members of their board and the business community. It is to be sent to the HA.
When the general public sees the letter and its signatories, what side do you think they'll take? I think I know....
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look out
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Apr 28, 2005
by LeavingASAP
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To Ray Folse
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(Preview)
Ray
Since you asked my opinion on your letter, I will honor your request.
Your letter was at least much more honest than the one Noel Polk represented.
You and Myron admit that in reality you didn't see a problem with McLaughlin's joking post about getting on the Admin building with a rifl...
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Kudzu King
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Apr 28, 2005
by LeavingASAP
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Concocted Traditions at USM Under Thames
(Preview)
After reading the "Gumbo" thread (how funny!), I thought I'd post one of my favorite lunchtime conversations: The number of made-up traditions at USM that have emerged or have been forced under SFT.
Most schools have athletic traditions: LSU's Chinese Bandits, Texas A&M's hand signals, the T...
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Roy G. Biv
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Apr 28, 2005
by Recipe #1
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Four More Years
(Preview)
SFT will get four more years to straighten out all you lazy, malcontent professors. Maybe then USM will be worth all that tax money you people waste every year.
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Burg Resident
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Apr 28, 2005
by Later Tater
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CL on new IHL Board Plan 4/28
(Preview)
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050428/NEWS01/504280402/1002/NEWS01
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Angeline
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the kind of USM its alums want
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(Preview)
Over on EagleTalk Noel Polk is being trashed. People are saying he was the worst prof they ever encountered at USM. Others are rehashing comments about how liberal faculty are, etc.
It should be clear that the kind of USM its students and alumni (incl Thames) want is much different tha...
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philo
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Apr 27, 2005
by pendejo bavoso
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leading candidate for PR replacement
(Preview)
If they go inside (for either permanent or interim), I hear the leader is Leslie Butler. Anyone else heard?
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Godwin Group
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Apr 27, 2005
by Rebel Yell
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EagleTalkers now trashing Folse and Henry....
(Preview)
over their joint letter to the HA.
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Essay Question
(Preview)
Let's assume that IHL board positions in Mississippi are elected positions instead of appointments. Assume that Candidate A is running against Candidate B for a seat on the IHL.
Candidate A goes to the public with billboards (and stump speeches) with slogans and phrases like "a day...
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Dude, Where's my Prof?
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Apr 27, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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Good HA Letter 4/27
(Preview)
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050427/OPINION03/504270325/1014/OPINION
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Angeline
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5
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Apr 27, 2005
by It's a long way to market
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"One University, One Ring, ... One Gumbo"
(Preview)
This is what I heard at lunch today from a funny colleague. I almost spit my drink across the table when she said it.
We were discussing the gumbo cookoff that was on TV last night.
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Everyone please read this important reminder
(Preview)
From Sparklit (the host of Activeboard):
Hi Web Master,
We have recieved a complaint regarding copyrighted information being posted
to the AAUP-USM message board. The specific posts generating the complaint
had already been deleted, and we will not be taking any action, but please...
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Web Master
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Apr 27, 2005
by Welcome Wagon
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Diploma Mill degrees in MS - our future?
(Preview)
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050427/NEWS01/504270357/1002
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Angeline
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Apr 27, 2005
by BOGUS CEO, CFO, COO, Registrar & Risk Manager
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shared governance on gumbo
(Preview)
WDAM news just featured a story about a 5 recipe gumbo cookoff that occurred in the Hub today. Students, faculty and staff were invited to sample five different recipes, with the winner being chosen as the featured gumbo recipe in the new Powerhouse Restaurant that will soon open on campus.
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lagassiboy
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Apr 27, 2005
by Third Witch
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Upcoming mayor's race
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(Preview)
election:Dupree,74%;Senne,10%;Davis,9%;Rowell7%.You
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Word on the Street Man
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Apr 27, 2005
by Know Thyself
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Summer Concert Series
(Preview)
Has anyone heard anything about a concert series in Nitchampburg? Someone suggested that the Thames crew has already booked '80's hasbeen Survivor and is trying to book the reunion tours of Van Halen and New Edition.
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Nitchampburg Times
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Apr 27, 2005
by special request
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IHL Press Release 4-26-05
(Preview)
4/26/2005 (JACKSON ) -
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning has charged interim commissioner of higher education Richard Crofts with immediate implementation of a new governance model in the state’s system of universities. The model, approved by the Board last mon...
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Green Hornet
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USM: The next 12 months
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(Preview)
May-July: The IHL Board takes no action on Thames; in fact, makes hardly a mention of his status as the USM president. Same IHL Board passes a very weak, if any, form of Crofts' governance plan. Several system presidents are already on record as opposing his new plan to evaluate system pr...
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Walt
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Polk in HA: This man heads USM Foundation?
(Preview)
http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050426/OPINION03/504260323/1014/OPINION
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info
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Apr 26, 2005
by Robert Campbell
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AAUP faculty statistics
(Preview)
I've been reading the latest issue of Academe and here are the data that USM turned into AAUP national:
Total faculty Number Male Number Female
Professor 140 124 16
Associate 162 102 60
Assistant 203 134 69
Instructor 83 31 52
ALL 588 391 197
So, when USM turned...
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Amy Young
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Apr 26, 2005
by Amy Young
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