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Date: Dec 17, 2004

Holiday Break Concern

Date: Dec 17, 2004

I just read Amy Young's post on the AAUP Investigation, so that helps but we still need to keep up with a full court press.

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Who wants to write an op ed?

It's not a course of action for contributors who wish to remain anonymous, but it would help to keep the issue visible in the newspapers.

Robert Campbell

Date: Dec 17, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Robert Campbell
"Who wants to write an op ed?
It's not a course of action for contributors who wish to remain anonymous, but it would help to keep the issue visible in the newspapers.
Robert Campbell"

Would they take a whole piece, not just a letter to the editor?

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Many newspapers publish locally produced op eds.

The Greenville News, a Gannett newspaper, runs a lot of op eds that originated locally or within the state.

The Editorial Page editor of the Hat Am would be the one to ask.

Robert Campbell

Date: Dec 17, 2004

Here's a concern. I hope the faculty isn't greeted upon its return from the holidays by President Angeline Dvorak, and I'm only being half facetious here. I have no idea whether Klumb was a co-conspirator in the often discussed plot to have Angie succeed Shelboo. If he was, with the clock ticking on his IHL presidency and Shelby up to his a$$ in alligators, this is probably his only opportunity to make something happen. That said, based on comments being reported in the media, I feel there are enough sentient members of the board to block any such attempt. Even so, I'm breaking into a cold sweat just thinking about it.

Date: Dec 17, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Least Venerable
"Here's a concern. I hope the faculty isn't greeted upon its return from the holidays by President Angeline Dvorak, and I'm only being half facetious here. I have no idea whether Klumb was a co-conspirator in the often discussed plot to have Angie succeed Shelboo. If he was, with the clock ticking on his IHL presidency and Shelby up to his a$$ in alligators, this is probably his only opportunity to make something happen. That said, based on comments being reported in the media, I feel there are enough sentient members of the board to block any such attempt. Even so, I'm breaking into a cold sweat just thinking about it. "

no way.

that would be so far over the top that even the least militant faculty members would not stand for it.

Date: Dec 17, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Least Venerable
"Here's a concern. I hope the faculty isn't greeted upon its return from the holidays by President Angeline Dvorak, and I'm only being half facetious here. I have no idea whether Klumb was a co-conspirator in the often discussed plot to have Angie succeed Shelboo. If he was, with the clock ticking on his IHL presidency and Shelby up to his a$$ in alligators, this is probably his only opportunity to make something happen. That said, based on comments being reported in the media, I feel there are enough sentient members of the board to block any such attempt. Even so, I'm breaking into a cold sweat just thinking about it. "

See, there's someone who doesn't think I'm delusional!

Date: Dec 17, 2004

I think there are small things that can be done over the break. Those who are "in the know" can begin to investigate or point out the consequences of being on probation for certain accredited programs. At the faculty senate meeting, it was announced that the other accrediting agencies will have to be notified about probation status. Nursing is quite worried, they seem to be on the edge and they fear that the announcement of SACS probation will automatically mean another onsite visit which might mean LOSS OF ACCREDITATION FOR NURSING. Are there other consequences of probation?

I will be working over the break because Dr. Exline is laying a lot of work on Academic Council. In addition to General Education Curriculum assessment, she wants us to do program reviews and evaluate undergraduate faculty credential status. This kind of work will be from scratch, meaning we must come up with criteria and then come up with a plan to collect the information, then evaluate it, and then send it to who needs to get that information. Almost everyone on AC is already on two standing committees. I just don't see how this small group can do all of this extra service work (which of course means we get no "points" for our FAR). Other folks who are also getting extra work like me might think about getting together over the break and confer. I must say I am quite resentful of the remark from Shelby Thames, "I'll fix it" which is obviously a code for "exploit the faculty."

As already posted on this thread, or perhaps on others, letters to the editor of HA and CL are in order, too. I think they are very important.

But of course, this is a time for family and friends and good cheer. I will continue to post as I learn more.

Amy Young