Today's IHL Board Meeting - USM Forum -- Message Board

Date: Dec 15, 2004

Today's IHL Board Meeting

Date: Dec 15, 2004

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Originally posted by: Angeline
"From the H'burg American: Board meeting The state College Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. today in the ninth-floor board room of the Institutions of Higher Learning building, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson.

University of Southern Mississippi President Shelby Thames will address questions about the university's accreditation probation.

The university is asking for approval of the design and master plan for upgrades to Reed Green Coliseum. Cost is $3 million and was approved by Senate Bill 2988 in 2003.

USM is also asking to retain legal assistance regarding public records requests and legal assistance in drafting contracts for head football coach Jeff Bower, men's basketball coach Larry Eustachy and women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis. "

ALL are CYA items, can't the board see that?

1. lies and spin

2. back up plan for failing to gain community support for the bond issue

3. there wouldn't be so many public records request if it were not for number one above

Date: Dec 15, 2004

It's time to give up on that dream of being at the top of the conferences for every sport. This is an educational institution--NOT some recreational sports club. It sickens me that my tuition and tax dollars pay for this garbage.

I am 5 classes away from graduating so it's not like I can pack up and transfer somewhere else. At least let me get out of here with what little pride I have left. We are the laughing stock of acadmeia and it appears that the administration enjoys embarassing the rest of us.

I'm leaving and never coming back.

Date: Dec 15, 2004

Okay, what is the word? Did ANYTHING happen at this meeting? Did WDAM report on it?

Date: Dec 15, 2004

Very little on WDAM at 10:00, except to say that USM was represented by provost "James Grimes". Tomorrow will be the big day, not that anyone will be able to hear a thing with the doors closed.