Dvorak gone to the ADP - USM Forum -- Message Board

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Dvorak gone to the ADP

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Angie Dvorak? What the hell are they thinking at the ADP? I was just gearing up to throw my support behind Cameron Diaz?

Date: Nov 4, 2004

"With Angie, you know exactly what you are going to get." Mr. Wonderful, I suggest a category of STUPIDEST quote of the week.

And if she says "moving forward" one more time, I think I will vomit.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: foot soldier
Mr. Wonderful, I suggest a category of STUPIDEST quote of the week. And if she says "moving forward" one more time, I think I will vomit. "

Great idea!

I vote for....drum roll: "I feel this is my moment."

An excellent candidate. It really triggered the old gag reflex. Attagirl Angie.

AE

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: foot soldier
"Mr. Wonderful, I suggest a category of STUPIDEST quote of the week."

Sorry, foot soldier, but we'll pass on that. Thanks anyway for thinking of us. You might try the "other" Sunday award group.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

who wants to bet that her position at the foundation will fold back under her former position (I can't think of the name of it)? and magically disappear.

At least we are rid of her.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: ree
"who wants to bet that her position at the foundation will fold back under her former position (I can't think of the name of it)? and magically disappear. At least we are rid of her.
"

Hey! I didn't see anywhere in that article that she was stepping down from her position with the Research Foundation.

I'm still trying to figure out what so all-fired hot about that chick. Can anybody name a single "outstanding" thing she has ever done, except for using state money to buy laptops for business people?

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Invictus
" Hey! I'm still trying to figure out what so all-fired hot about that chick. "

Uhhh, which chick we talkin' about here? Dvorak or Diaz?

And I say "Aww, come on now,

You must know about my debutante."

And she says "Your debutante just knows what you need

But I know.... what you want."

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Invictus
" Hey! I'm still trying to figure out what so all-fired hot about that chick. "

You will start out standing

Proud to steal her anything she sees.

But you will wind up peeking through her keyhole

Down upon your knees.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Quote from the HA article: "Paige York-Losee, ADP Chair and one of the 11 people serving on the presidential search committee"

Anybody know who else is on the committee?

Date: Nov 4, 2004

My question is essentially the same as was posed earlier by Invictus. How does an individual who's academic field was English, supplemented by a law degree but lacking licensure or legal experience, parlay a community college administrator's position into a career as a nationally recognized economic development guru? Lacking any specific training or credentials in the field, what's her claim to fame? At the very least, she must be a might good talker.

AE

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Austin Eagle
" she must be a might good talker. AE"

Erratum: she must be a mighty good talker.

AE

Date: Nov 4, 2004

I noticed in one post the York name came up. The York family has been the beneficiary of all Hattiesburg development in the last 20 years. The rich become super rich and people wonder why East Hattiesburg doesn't want to pay extra for a burger.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Austin Eagle
"My question is essentially the same as was posed earlier by Invictus. How does an individual who's academic field was English, supplemented by a law degree but lacking licensure or legal experience, parlay a community college administrator's position into a career as a nationally recognized economic development guru? Lacking any specific training or credentials in the field, what's her claim to fame? At the very least, she must be a might good talker.
AE"

Yeah, that's what I was askin'. Of course, I asked it so much more clearly

So? Inquiring minds want to know, folks!

Date: Nov 4, 2004

I would like to second Austin Eagle's question.

This sort of thing seems to be more and more rampant--underqualified people are being given positions of greater responsibility (and pay). I'm getting cynical.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

The key is in understanding the fascination with economic development as defined by the political machine in this state. Angie's move to Mississippi and rise to power is based on economic development rhetoric...the kind that has NOTHING to do with economics.

Trace it back to its very shallow but far-reaching roots.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Yay, she's gone! And hopefully with a $10K paycut.

Angie, if only we hardly knew ye,

Truth

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
" Angie, if only we hardly knew ye, Truth "

Huzzah huzzah! Kudos to Truth! I hereby nominate her for best quote of the day, or whatever board awards are currently available for wit and perspicacity.

AE

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Today I accessed the ADP website in order to try to determine the relationship, if any, between ASP and USM. I read the University Relations section of the ADP website. It says "The objective of this committee is to promote community support for the University of Southern Mississippi's activities and events." The narrative continues:

"This committee develops and implements a program that encourages the community to support Southern Miss football, provide suggestions for Southern Miss promotional events and community involvement, and promote events through Area Development Partnership (ADP) pubications."

". . . sold spirit packs to area businesses . . . paint the "Golden Eagle" stencils in several large intersections around the city."

"Gold Southern Miss shirts available to wear on Friday's and game day."

"Each member of the committee will purchase a Southern Miss Spirit Pack, join the Eagle Club, and buy season tickets. Follow-up leads will be given to Southern Miss."

"ADP will promote home games by way of broadcast max, newsletter and the Hattiesburg American ADP spread."

". . . promote Southern Miss athletics and provide information for the 2004 football season, in an effort to increase business support for the university."

"Special promotions include spirit packs, ticket and corporate tent sales."

"Businesses are encouraged to display their Eagle Pride by purchasing "Go Gold" T-shirts to be worn at all games."

MY COMMENTS:

1. The University Relations section of the ADP website appears to me to be almost exclusively devoted to athletics (more specifically, football).

2. What about the other USM activities (e.g., academics, cultural)?

3. Hattiesburg is being touted as a retirement community. My guess is that those who select Hattiesburg as a retirement site are attracted more by USM's cultural (drama, music, etc.) and academic opportunities than by football.

4. What about William Carey? Is the ADP committed solely to USM? After all, William Carey is also located in the ADP area (Forest and Lamar counties).

The University Relations section of the ADP website ends by reproducing the 2004 USM Football Schedule.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Myopia
"
"This committee develops and implements a program that encourages the community to support Southern Miss football, provide suggestions for Southern Miss promotional events and community involvement, and promote events through Area Development Partnership (ADP) pubications."
"

I suppose this is just a nearsighted transcription error & not a cut'n'paste job from their site. In that case, Myopia, your Freudian slip is showing

OTOH, maybe I hope it is a cut'n'paste job. In that case, the ADP's Freudian slip is showing. "Economic development rhetoric" indeed!

Dang! This board is turning me into the resident pre-vert (which I happen to be on a bunch of other boards

)

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Myopia
"Today I accessed the ADP website in order to try to determine the relationship, if any, between ASP and USM. .... What about William Carey? Is the ADP committed solely to USM? After all, William Carey is also located in the ADP area . "

William Carey has neither a football team nor a wurl' class department of polymer science. Don't think they offer a mail-order Ph.D. in Economic Development either. I can't see any reason the ADP would be interested in collaborating with a small academically oriented liberal arts college. If they had luxury sky boxes, well, it might be a different story.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: foot soldier
"... Mr. Wonderful, I suggest a category of STUPIDEST quote of the week.
...
"

I'm against this suggestion foot soldier. It wouldn't be fair.
Seeker would win every week.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Invictus
" I suppose this is just a nearsighted transcription error & not a cut'n'paste job from their site. In that case, Myopia, your Freudian slip is showing OTOH, maybe I hope it is a cut'n'paste job. In that case, the ADP's Freudian slip is showing. "Economic development rhetoric" indeed!

Invictus, you're running neck-and-neck with Emma for the non-existant weekly humor award.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Why did they wait until after the election?

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Cynic
"Why did they wait until after the election?"

Because the baggage might have influenced the vote...not that it mattered.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Well I think it's perfectly great that Angie got the ADP job and all you idots don't know what you're talking about. Outa my way, Kentucky Girl. It's my show now.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

In my excitement, I messed up my name in my last posting. Can you imagine, ME messing up? Perish the thought.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

Someone needs to write a letter to the paper and clarify what the faculty senate really said. This story makes it look like Angie's resume was clean as a whistle.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: foot soldier
"With Angie, you know exactly what you are going to get."

I wonder if this quote is a cryptic clue as to the reason for the short tenure of Phillip Halstead as ADP head.

Date: Nov 4, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Googler
"I wonder if this quote is a cryptic clue as to the reason for the short tenure of Phillip Halstead as ADP head."

This is a very astute observation, G. At least, all of Angie D.'s baggage is out in the open (i.e. on her padded resume)...or so we think??