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Sun Tzu

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VIA EMAIL AND U.S. MAIL



Dr. Harold Doty, Dean


College of Business and Economic Development


University of Southern Mississippi


JGH 211


P.O. Box: 5021


Hattiesburg, MS 39406 5021



Dear Dr. Doty:



Over the past two weeks, I have reviewed numerous documents in the Purchasing Department in the first phase of collecting public information under Mississippi Open Records Act. As you know, the College of Business and Economic Development has not yet produced financial and computer information as agreed more than a month ago by University Counsel, Lee Gore.



However, the purpose of this letter is to provide a preliminary report concerning the documents I have reviewed to date. A pattern of retaliation, in which you have joined, is readily apparent. I believed (and want to believe) that in an academic environment, we should feel free to ask questions and speak openly and freely. However, resources that have been routinely provided others have been denied me. In fact, requests for resources were refused or ignored for so long that I simply quit asking. For example, in September 2003, I brought to your attention the history of the first and last computer provided to me by the University--over fifteen years ago. It was a used 256K.



More than eight months passed after I advised you that I had not received any computers or computer support for more than fifteen years. Only after I repeatedly stated to Dr. Posey and you that failure to provide me with computer equipment and support was a blatant violation of Enhancing Faculty Productivity (which you claimed “trapped” your decisions), you grudgingly placed a used Dell computer in my office. You “gave” me this used computer at a time when CBED had purchased numerous expensive new computers, including laptop computers and even a specialized computer for which the University was unable to provide support. Let me make this very clear, I do not begrudge other faculty and staff computer resources provided by the University. Yet, you have begrudged me a $600 eMac computer that would integrate with my existing work. Let me make this very clear. In Enhancing Faculty Productivity, “t is the policy of the CBA [CBED] to furnish every faculty member with his or her own personal computer, adequate software, equipment to access the university’s mainframe computer, and other computing support, depending on the specific needs of the user.” My specific needs are for an Apple computer. The Dell does not meet my specific needs and is, in fact, useless to me. According to University records in its Purchasing Department, the computer I have requested costs hundreds of dollars less than the cheapest computer purchased in the CBA/CBED in the past three years.



Do you believe you must shortchange me on computer equipment in order to demonstrate how much you dislike me and how little respect you have for me? From where did this lack of respect arise? Did your friend, slanderously advise you to shun me as he advised my students? Did X tell you that I am crazy as she slanderously told co-workers?



My conclusion that you joined in a longstanding pattern of retaliation was not reached in a vacuum. Let me offer but one instance of your own hostile words as evidence of the lack of respect with which I have been treated by you: “Let me make this very clear.  You do not have my permission to include my name on anything you draft.  I will not be a co-author with you.  If you use my name without my permission there will be serious consequences. D. Harold Doty, Dean”



And what did I say in return?



Dr. Doty,


 


I have always been perfectly courteous to you.  I certainly did not suggest that I would publish anything in your name without your permission and input.  I merely invited your participation in something that had its genesis in a suggestion from Dr. Posey. 


 


The last email I saw that evidenced this kind of anger was the one Mr. Hanbury sent the deans concerning a FOIA request.  We all know what the upshot of his poor judgment was. 


 


I certainly have done nothing to you to raise this level of hostility from you. Apparently you have a personal problem with me.  Would you like to explain what it is?


 


Mare DePree



More than three months later you have still not told me what I have done to raise this level of hostility or what personal problem you have with me. You simply continue with this a pattern of petty and serious retaliation. However, you are not prepared to share the reasons with me.



University of Southern Mississippi is my school. I have invested some sixteen years in our students and in my efforts to improve the accounting program. I am going to continue to work to improve the College and the University. I will continue to address concerns openly, publicly and fully supported with documentation. If this is what troubles you, then you are going to have to resolve it within yourself. Perhaps you could begin the process of resolving your problem by telling me what you think I have done to offend you.



Are you going to explain why you continue this pattern of retaliation? Are you going to provide me with a computer that meets my specific needs? My guess is that the answer to both questions is no. If history is any predictor, I anticipate that you will ignore this letter and continue the pattern of retaliation.



                                                Sincerely yours,



                                                Chauncey M. DePree, Jr.



CMD/



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truth4usm/AH

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I still don't understand why this professor doesn't use the university resources available to him (through the EEOC office) to have formal mediation with the Dean.  This is the most efficient way to address a problem when 2 parties come to an impasse over a situation.


Who is the chair of this professor's department?  S/he should be the one providing the computer, it seems to me. 


This letter (and its posting here) smacks of the very thing it is accusing the dean of doing...public retalitation.


Just my $.02



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Mack Intosche

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There will be a very large red apple kettle outside the front doors of the business school building at 3:00 pm today.  Please contribute what you can through the slice at the top and let's buy this man a computer.  Oh, that all problems could be solved this easily.

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They shoot dogs, don't they?

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Ah, for those of you not in the know, look in the archives of the HA to track Dr. DePree's adventures!

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truth4usm/AH

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Originally posted by: They shoot dogs, don't they?
"Ah, for those of you not in the know, look in the archives of the HA to track Dr. DePree's adventures! "
Is he the infamous Canbrake dog-shooter?????

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Whoof!

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Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
"Is he the infamous Canbrake dog-shooter?????"
Unless there is a new Marc DePree in CBED. I am sure he was purrfectly justified in his actins, though.

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Dumb as The Rock

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There is a wise old saying, “Never wrestle with a pig. You'll just get tired and filthy.  The pig, on the other hand, actually enjoys it.”

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Lessons from Mama

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Originally posted by: Dumb as The Rock
"There is a wise old saying, “Never wrestle with a pig. You'll just get tired and filthy.  The pig, on the other hand, actually enjoys it.”"
My mama used to say that also.  It was good advice then and it's good advice now.

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truth4usm/AH

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Originally posted by: Lessons from Mama
"My mama used to say that also.  It was good advice then and it's good advice now."
Mama, did they say anything about killing the pig, though???

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truth4usm/AH

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I can't access the whole articles at the HA (don't have the $$ to pay for them), but here are a few of the blurbs:


Judge: Shooter needs psychiatric help
January 30, 2002 •• 1095 words
Marc DePree also sentenced to 6 months in jail By Nikki Davis Maute American Staff Writer A Lamar County Justice Court judge said a college professor accused of shooting a 7-month-old dog last month needs psychiatric help and should serve six months in jail. Judge Bill Anderson had the authority to either fine University of Southern Mississippi accounting professor Marc DePree $1,000 or sentence him to six months in jail Tuesday after finding him guilty of maliciously shooting...


9. University closely monitors case against finance professor
January 31, 2002 •• 819 words
By Nikki Davis Maute American Staff Writer University of Southern Mississippi officials said Wednesday they are closely watching developments in the case of an accounting professor convicted of shooting a puppy but declined to say whether the tenured professor's job is in jeopardy. However, University Police Chief Bob Hopkins said he was asked to spend two days watching Marc DePree's trial in Lamar County Justice Court Monday and Tuesday to see if any issues came up that...


Professor who shot dog pushes case by mail, Web
May 10, 2002 •• 579 words
By Lea Crager American Staff Writer A University of Southern Mississippi professor who was found guilty of maliciously shooting a dog in the Canebrake subdivision five months ago has started a direct mail campaign accusing the dog's owner of being irresponsible. Marc DePree, who has appealed his January conviction and six-month prison sentence in the shooting case, this week started a direct mail campaign against Dr. Robert Coltharp of Hattiesburg.


Charge dropped in case of dog shooting
June 26, 2003 •• 706 words
By Nikki Davis Maute American Staff Writer Nmaute@hattiesb.gannett.com All civil litigation and a criminal charge stemming from the December 2001 shooting of a Labrador retriever in the Canebrake subdivision have been dismissed, according to Lamar County Circuit Court records. The dismissals include civil lawsuits that University of Southern Mississippi professor Dr. Marc DePree filed against Hattiesburg Dr. Robert Coltharp and that Coltharp filed against DePree following a Dec. 8...



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Jack

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Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
"A Lamar County Justice Court judge said a college professor accused of shooting a 7-month-old dog last month needs psychiatric help.


Thank you, truth.



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Sick People

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Since you guys are pigs, I hate to wrestle with you.  However, someone has to stand up to you.  The judge had a high school education, maybe only a GED.  The doctor dropped the charges because there were witness who showed the doctor didn't tell the truth.


It's really easy to call names behind a made up name.  It's hard to stand up and tell the truth.  I'm just sorry I don't have the guts to use my name.


Shame on you.


 


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Dumb as The Rock

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I know: doctors lie and judges are morons and lab puppies are fierce.


Is it okay if I feel just a teensy bit sorry for Dr. Doty, maybe, just every once in a while?



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Conclusion

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And University Presidents always tell the truth and Dr. Glamser and Dr. Stringer got what they deserve.  You're a good Christian who has the spirit of forgiveness and compassion. 


Feel sorry for anyone you want.



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truth4usm/AH

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Since I use my real name (and get tons of h**l for it!), I feel the need to correct that fact.  I was not taking sides, just providing the facts as I found them.  My vote is still for mediation in all of this.  I also don't understand why this issue isn't being dealt with at the departmental level.


Also, are saying that people with a "only high school education" can't make rational judgements or serve as judges?  Seems a bit much to me. 



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Invictus

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Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
"Mama, did they say anything about killing the pig, though???"


Yes! "The secret's in the sauce!"

Kill the pig, buy a keg & fire up the grille!

When in doubt, have a party!

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ram

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" You're a good Christian who has the spirit of forgiveness and compassion.  Feel sorry for anyone you want."

Wow-ee!  How did SFT, GS and FG get into this thread. For that matter, how did religion get into this? Boy, talk about your escalation.


I'll bet one lesson from mama was about the importance of picking the right battles.  Sometimes it just isn't worth the fight. 


If Dr. DePree wants a Mac, fine.  But it doesn't surprise me that there is noticably underwhelming support for his indignant demands.  It just ain't a battle anybody else wants to fight. 


Does USM even "support" Macs?  For years, my employer only "supported" Big Blue (IBM) even though I could buy more computing capacity for less money from Compaq, Dell and others.  That's just life in middle managment.  As one of my colleages pointed out, "They expect you to do it and like it.  You may have to do it, but you don't really have to like it."


Please don't let something as trivial as a laptop undermine any of the unity that has been developed at such a great cost.



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ram

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Originally posted by: Conclusion
" You're a good Christian who has the spirit of forgiveness and compassion.  Feel sorry for anyone you want."

Wow-ee!  How did SFT, GS and FG get into this thread. For that matter, how did religion get into this? Boy, talk about your escalation.


I'll bet one lesson from mama was about the importance of picking the right battles.  Sometimes it just isn't worth the fight. 


If Dr. DePree wants a Mac, fine.  But it doesn't surprise me that there is noticably underwhelming support for his indignant demands.  It just ain't a battle anybody else wants to fight. 


Does USM even "support" Macs?  For years, my employer only "supported" Big Blue (IBM) even though I could buy more computing capacity for less money from Compaq, Dell and others.  That's just life in middle managment.  As one of my colleages pointed out, "They expect you to do it and like it.  You may have to do it, but you don't really have to like it."


Please don't let something as trivial as a laptop undermine any of the unity that has been developed at such a great cost.



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