tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post4177555593666115476..comments2023-08-13T06:56:50.760-07:00Comments on Arts & Sciences College Forum: Faculty Senate Evaluation of UT Graduate School Dean KomunieckiDavid Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12126067283016390050noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-48386151774457081722015-06-30T16:59:42.800-07:002015-06-30T16:59:42.800-07:00Any thoughts about Obama's change to the overt...Any thoughts about Obama's change to the overtime rules? Seems like this'll make a lot of postdocs and adjuncts eligible for overtime. Who really works just 40 hours a week?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-18499299213042822092015-06-19T14:21:09.447-07:002015-06-19T14:21:09.447-07:00Anon @ 1:09
He did violate students' rights. ...Anon @ 1:09<br /><br />He did violate students' rights. I don't care what his salary is, but as a high ranking official at a public university he should know that leading students in prayer is violating their Constitutional rights. <br /><br />What do you think would happen to Lecturer or a non-tenured professor who lead her class in prayer before an exam?<br /><br />I'm sick and tired of the scared cow status given to Athletics and the arrogance expressed by *SOME* Christians.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-18706648705095248282015-06-19T12:03:22.118-07:002015-06-19T12:03:22.118-07:00Our chair told us about this change months ago and...Our chair told us about this change months ago and that chair was to contact Emeriti so they were aware. I am not so sure UT keeps records and emails of retired faculty. So should not have been a surprise nor need learn from this blog. Ask your chair. Again this is not UT policy but OhioLink policy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-73912891677213624582015-06-19T08:43:31.772-07:002015-06-19T08:43:31.772-07:00If you are a resident of Ohio, you can obtain a fr...If you are a resident of Ohio, you can obtain a free library card from the State Library of Ohio, which includes OhioLink borrowing privileges. You can request that they be delivered to any OhioLink library (including Carlson) for no charge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-42902938603266896182015-06-19T07:09:42.800-07:002015-06-19T07:09:42.800-07:00For those emeritus faculty who are having problems...For those emeritus faculty who are having problems with gaining access to Ohio Link under the new policy cited by Administrator Anonymous above , please be advised that Lourdes College will extend borrowing privileges to us for the modest fee of $10 per year . That includes Ohio Link book borrowing ', but not access to its data bases. Having found dealing with Carlson this past few months extremely difficult , I will take advantage of the kindness of the good sisters . <br /> Those of us who are Michigan graduates can also obtain servtce there for a small fee . It is also now possible to buy private access to J Store , but I believe that is more expensive . <br /> I do wonder why the University's statement of restriction of Emeriti borrowing was not sent directly to faculty . Seems strange to have to learn this from an anonymous blog. <br /> One thing has been made very clear by that blog ----those of us who are not on payroll anymore are not considered to be members of the University's faculty community . Very sad .I spent most of my career here .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-66845972548250483262015-06-18T13:09:35.613-07:002015-06-18T13:09:35.613-07:00My point was not that he relied on it, but that fo...My point was not that he relied on it, but that for all you know they were praying for their health and safety, which is common in many sports. In reference to your earlier post I doubt they were praying for help to win. As to the Constitutional issues I doubt such a violation rises to the level of termination, if it was deemed wrong, fine and he said he would no longer do so. Frankly there are much more serious issues on campus, including those that violate the rights of students. Seems like you are much more annoyed at his salary then his actions and simply looking for a reason have him fired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-38692846970377357792015-06-18T06:27:56.310-07:002015-06-18T06:27:56.310-07:00Anon 1:24 PM, If he relies on a magical interventi...Anon 1:24 PM, If he relies on a magical intervention from some fellow in the clouds to keep his players safe then he should be fired immediately. I'd rather see him researching the best pads and helmets to protect his players than praying. <br /><br />However you slice there is no room state-led prayer. Period. <br /><br />He violated the Constitutional rights of his players (even if they are too ignorant to know it). He should have been terminated.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-52384937316519029362015-06-17T13:24:04.224-07:002015-06-17T13:24:04.224-07:00How do you know they were praying for a win, perha...How do you know they were praying for a win, perhaps they were praying for the health and safety of the players??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-50901018310314024252015-06-17T10:28:28.475-07:002015-06-17T10:28:28.475-07:00Also, why are we paying the football coach so much...Also, why are we paying the football coach so much if he thinks the team's success ultimately lies in the hands of some magical fellow from the clouds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-56054822466212042682015-06-17T09:10:05.860-07:002015-06-17T09:10:05.860-07:00It is not a new OhioLink policy, UT and OSU were a...It is not a new OhioLink policy, UT and OSU were allowing a large number of users access to OhioLink who were not paid staff or faculty or currently enrolled students - OhioLink policy only allows for those users - with rare permitted exceptions. UT just signed a new contract with OhioLink who is insisting their policy be enforced. And Department chairs where notified of this change several months ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-65378876794716703682015-06-16T20:29:28.749-07:002015-06-16T20:29:28.749-07:00Was informed today by Carlson Library of a new Ohi...Was informed today by Carlson Library of a new OhioLink policy that states retired faculty members cannot order books from OhioLink without a letter from the current department chairperson stating that said emeritus faculty member is engaged in research beneficial to the university. Does anyone know about this policy change?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-43015671454576075562015-06-16T18:42:31.066-07:002015-06-16T18:42:31.066-07:00Anon 9:49:
You are comparing apples to oranges. ...Anon 9:49:<br /><br />You are comparing apples to oranges. There is a major difference between a dysfunctional department and a deliberate violation of the First Amendment. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-32912108337214739152015-06-16T09:49:06.420-07:002015-06-16T09:49:06.420-07:00Sure,let's talk about negative publicity.
H...<br />Sure,let's talk about negative publicity. <br /><br />How about that great group of collegial faculty members in the doctoral clinical psychology program that we learned so much about a couple of years ago in The Blade and that put the program's accreditation at risk?<br /><br />How many faculty members lost their jobs because of that dumpster fire?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-69237016629270359262015-06-15T05:32:54.843-07:002015-06-15T05:32:54.843-07:00Totally off topic, but I guess we (UT employees) a...Totally off topic, but I guess we (UT employees) are free to do whatever we want without fear of reprimand, discipline, or termination. <br /><br />When one of the highest paid, highest profile employees is caught on video violating the First Amendment to the Constitution and gets away with it without as much a reprimand how can UT logically justify ever reprimanding anyone ever again?<br /><br />Oh that's right. Rules and now apparently the Constitution doesn't apply to athletics. I submit to you that anyone else bringing that much negative press attention to UT, not to mention violating the First Amendment, would have been terminated or at least forced to publicly apologize and placed in some sort of remediation program.<br /><br />There's only one of the two explanations for his actions: ignorance or arrogance. <br /><br />Coach Campbell should have been fired. Period.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-61451768049194280722015-05-28T19:29:46.433-07:002015-05-28T19:29:46.433-07:00Faculty and Staff of the Judith Herb College of Ed...Faculty and Staff of the Judith Herb College of Education:<br /> <br />As some of you may have heard, I will be stepping down as Dean of the Judith Herb College of Education when my contract expires on September 1. I have decided to take a break from administration, having served in many positions at the University over the past 14 years.<br /> <br />While I have continued my role as a faculty member during these years through chairing dissertations, serving on dissertation committees, and participating in a doctoral leadership academy, some opportunities have arisen in my home program that are too enticing to pass up. The program continues to expand its offerings through a new doctoral cohort at Schoolcraft College and new on-line professional master’s program. There is need for an additional faculty member, one who can immediately step into the role of teaching advanced courses and serving as dissertation chair. Additionally, the program continues to expand its focus on global educational leadership with opportunities for developing joint international programs, research, and leadership development, all areas of research interest for me. <br /> <br />For these reasons, I have decided not to seek renewal of my contract as Dean. Provost Barrett will be reaching out to you next week about next steps.<br /> <br />I wish the best for the College and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students.<br /> <br />Penny<br /> <br />Penny Poplin Gosetti<br />Dean, Judith Herb College of Education<br />Office: 419.530.5402<br />Fax: 419.530.7719<br />Email: penny.poplin.gosetti@utoledo.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-40691909705716341442015-05-21T09:37:44.232-07:002015-05-21T09:37:44.232-07:00The posted evaluations demonstrate that the UT dea...The posted evaluations demonstrate that the UT deans are in the main "mixed bags." Their evaluations reveal that the role of these deans, in relation to their faculties, fell somewhere between pernicious (maleficent) and scabiferous (vividly self-explanatory). The worst of these pestiferous carbuncles should be removed ASAP. It seems that our recent surgeon-jefe had the skills and opportunity to remove them -- but instead encouraged them to proliferate. Go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-86508972591097670092015-05-20T21:38:28.439-07:002015-05-20T21:38:28.439-07:00I find these posted evaluations tedious and the co...I find these posted evaluations tedious and the comments quite boring. Want some cheese with that whine?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-22445573179996182612015-05-20T19:34:49.635-07:002015-05-20T19:34:49.635-07:00I agree most deans are hard working. Most try hard...I agree most deans are hard working. Most try hard and mean well. But, some are, indeed, train wrecks. Poplin Gosetti is a train wreck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-42302180820741534152015-05-20T18:29:36.959-07:002015-05-20T18:29:36.959-07:00When will the deans learn to treat faculty as thei...When will the deans learn to treat faculty as their partners in the academic mission, meaning they practice full disclosure and they support faculty and stand up for our disciplines and for our students. A lot of our deans are self-employed...they look out for their own interests only.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-64234418379499355852015-05-20T08:56:23.384-07:002015-05-20T08:56:23.384-07:00Anon 7:00 AM
Really? Did you ever think about wh...Anon 7:00 AM<br /><br />Really? Did you ever think about what these people do and the position they are in? There are finite resources and most Dean find themselves in a situation of having to allocate those limited resources to quench a near infinite appetite on behalf of their departments. It stands to reason that some will win while others will loose. Given finite resources it is impossible to please everyone.<br /><br />Further, they have often found themselves stuck in the middle between a malevolent administration and the faculty which they serve. <br /><br />I can't help but wonder if some faculty would be better served by looking at the Deans as their partners not as they enemy.<br /><br />I'm in NSM, and A+S before that. My memory goes back to the days when Al Cave was Dean. In that time I've had roughly ten deans. I might not have agreed with all of them all of the time, but most have been hard working, dedicated individuals. I'll admit there was one tyrant, and one incompetent train-wreck, but they were the exceptions.<br /><br />So no Anon 7:00 AM, they not "just about worthless".<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-19139900076257210842015-05-20T07:00:09.824-07:002015-05-20T07:00:09.824-07:00I believe the evaluations are just fine, it's ...I believe the evaluations are just fine, it's the deans that are just about worthless. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044792945653054348.post-82969938221057699772015-05-19T20:43:56.130-07:002015-05-19T20:43:56.130-07:00I'll admit I haven't dissected each of the...I'll admit I haven't dissected each of these evaluations, but it seems to me there is very little consensus. Each dean has her supporters and her critics. Some love them, some hate them. The comments all but contradict each other. She is a great communicator. She doesn't communicate well. Reading these, I often wonder if they are even talking about the same person. <br /><br />In my mind, these evaluations are just about worthless.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com