Gerald Mattson leaving is truly depressing. He was an outstanding colleague and Faculty Senator. People like this can't be replaced. However, it does make my leaving much easier.
quote: Originally posted by: info "info here, the lowercase one, not whoever posts as capitalized Info. Scott Scherer is/was "Graduate Assistant Coach/Defense" according to the page maintained by Athletics, http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/football/coach/bio.asp?COACH_ID=428. "
Thanks. I wouldn't think you would want to include Graduate Assistants on the least of those leaving.
quote: Originally posted by: LeavingASAP " Gerald Mattson leaving is truly depressing. He was an outstanding colleague and Faculty Senator. People like this can't be replaced. However, it does make my leaving much easier. "
Jerry came by yesterday to the Faculty Senate meeting to say goodbye. David Beckett prevailed upon him to stay for the beginning of the meeting (he stayed through Joan's presentations) at which time David Beckett acknowleged his leaving and said some nice things. There was warm applause and that same mixture of sadness for us and for USM and joy for Jerry. He spoke strongly about his love for USM but cited Florida as his orginal home and the place where his family is -- but he also was warm in his words about his USM colleagues and urged the Senate to continue in its work and to continue to hold up the academic ideals that we have all worked and fought for.
Rreminds me of the joke about corporations of the future...consists of one human, one dog and warehouses of computers and high tech equipment. The dog guards the human to make sure he or she doesen't screw up the equipment.
quote: Originally posted by: 76 of them "Heard a rumor, perhaps verifiable by someone: Marta Hofacre, professor of music, retired January 1?"
What surprises me is how many are leaving during the middle of the academic year (January 1). This is not unheard of of course, but under normal circumstances most resignations are effective at the end of the academic year. Many faculty members must be very eager to get out.
Don't know if the rumor is true or not, but I wouldn't be surprised. Marta Hofacre has been desparately unhappy for years. SFT is not her problem with USM.
quote: Originally posted by: Another Music Patron "
Yes, Marta is retired."
Marta Hofacre was one of music's most brilliant and energetic faculty. She worked very hard to make the School of Music better. Her contributions were largely ignored, her efforts even opposed.
That school badly needs help from competent faculty like Marta. It's a shame to see someone like her driven away by the lack of respect, gratitude and support she so deserves.
She may be listed as "retired," but she is not retiring. She will be applying her talents to another profession in which she will excel.
quote: Originally posted by: A 3rd MP "I used to think that Marta Hofacre was a litte bit nuts. Then after I had been at USM for a while, she started to made lots of sense."
quote: Originally posted by: A 3rd MP "I used to think that Marta Hofacre was a litte bit nuts. Then after I had been at USM for a while, she started to made lots of sense."
Working in USM's School of Music would drive any conscientious person nuts! Sorry!
Music is a microcosm of the whole school. We are not in sync or harmonious. This place will drive you nuts. Do they offer free counseling for faculty, staff, and students. Maybe that is Joe Paul's customer service.