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raiARGÔ It 1 s w a t c h 1 http://loki.stockton.edu/^argo/osprey.htm n g ft Vol. 54 No.4 S t o c k t o n ' s Premier Newspaper Monday, October 6,1997 Stockton Community Addresses Professor's Remarks and Tenure Policy by Paul Zema STAFF WRITER The p-evious edition of The Argo ccm-tained a letter submitted by a freshman student which appeared in the Opinions section. In the letter, this student described her experience in one of her first classes here at Stockton. Instead of a pos-itive first class, however, this student and others heard racially discriminatory remarks made by the professor. The Stockton community was con-cerned and full of questions about what would happen next, and how the adminis-tration was dealing with the problem. These questions were answered at a panel discussion held by the Unified Black Students Society last Monday. The panel was made up of people from off-campus, professors, and students. The first to speak was Reverend James Washington. He told the student audience, "Do not let what other people say define you. Do not forget your hq)es, your dreams, and why your parents sent you here. Do not let the opinions of others hold you down." Brian Levin, Associate ProfessOT of Criminal Justice, stated that, "No student should feel that any doors are closed to them." He stressed the importance of stu-dents following up on this issue. Professor Levin told the students not to let anger control them, but channel it towards being active in the college community. Professor Sonia GcMisalves explained the effect of tenure in this situation to the audience. She stated that no large sanc-tions can be imposed against this profes-sor. She also said that, "a reprimand and sensitivity training can be requested, but this cannot be forced upon the faculty member." Professor Gonsalvez cauticmed students about the effect expectations can have on their performance in class. She said that average students who are told that they are gifted will often perfcmn better. She warned that these types of expecta-tions work in reverse: students who are told that they will do poorly, as in this case, are likely to have problems. She warned students who may find themselves in this situation to watch the grade book and be sure that they receive the profes-sor's attention and fair treattnent. The three students on the panel, Wayne Sloan, Afiya Kai Crawford, and Naimah Myhand, all stressed the importance of not letting a professor get away with making racially discriminatory statements simply because the professor has tenure. They also advised their fellow students not to let negativity keep them down. After the members of the panel spoke. Dr. Harvey Kesselman, Vice President of Student Support and Educational Services, addressed the audience on behalf of the adminisuration. He stated that, "This opening to the year has not been a proud moment in Stockton's history. It is unac-ceptable for any student to experience Davis Launches Urban Initiative by Brian Nelson STAFF WRITER Arthur A. Davis, Director of Administrative Services at Stockton and Chairman of the Chamber's President Council, has launched a program spon-sored by the Chamber of Commerce of Southem New Jersey to gain new mem-bers from the ranks of minority business and create jobs for people in the area. The program, called the Urban Initiative, is the brainchild of Davis. It is the Council's most recent program devel-oped to increase membership. According to the Minority Business Journal, Davis says there is a great need {(x coordination of such an effort, "in the next three to five years, the area's economic development will explode because of the expansion of the area's gaming industry and the Camden port area." The Urban Initiative is currently working with three companies in Camden. One of these companies is Lightcom, the first black telecommunica-ticms company ùi the New Jersey area. Davis has received a commitment from Lightcom to produce 100 jobs far the area's residents. Davis also has a short term goal of recruiting 30 mincarity and small businesses as Chamber members. According to the Minority Business Journal, Davis said, "the project is important because there has never been this focus on diversi-ty, and on minority business enterprise." Activities like this is one of the reason that the Chamber of Commerce of Southeam New was ranked num-ber one in the July 14 issue of Business News' Top 50 Chambers of Commerce, according to Davis. this." He told the audience that the admin-istration has addressed the problem, giving the professor a fair and due JMXKCSS. The results of the administration's investiga-tion into the discriminatory remarks made by this professOT were that the professor issued a letter of apology and he also apol-ogized to the class. Dr. Kesselman went on to say that, "This does not make it alright, but hopefully it makes it a little better." When the meeting was open for dis-cussion and questions from the audience, many students expressed disafi^intment in the results of the administration's inves-tigation. Many thought that the penalty imposed upon the professor should have been greater, but as stated earlier in the panel discussion, heavier penalties would be impossible because the professor is pro-tected by tenure. The students of the audi-ence also echoed the members of the panel by speaking about not letting the opinions of one person ruin their college careers. INSIDE FYI 5 A&E 9 Opinions 12 Classified 13 Comics 14 Sports 15-16
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Title | Argo: Volume 54, Number 4 |
Date | 1997-10-06 |
Publisher | Argo Corporation |
Subjects | The Weekly Stockton Community Newspaper |
Publication Title | Argo |
Publication Date Range | 1971 - present |
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Title | Argo: Volume 54, Number 4 |
Date | October 6, 1997 |
Publisher | Argo Corporation |
Transcript | raiARGÔ It 1 s w a t c h 1 http://loki.stockton.edu/^argo/osprey.htm n g ft Vol. 54 No.4 S t o c k t o n ' s Premier Newspaper Monday, October 6,1997 Stockton Community Addresses Professor's Remarks and Tenure Policy by Paul Zema STAFF WRITER The p-evious edition of The Argo ccm-tained a letter submitted by a freshman student which appeared in the Opinions section. In the letter, this student described her experience in one of her first classes here at Stockton. Instead of a pos-itive first class, however, this student and others heard racially discriminatory remarks made by the professor. The Stockton community was con-cerned and full of questions about what would happen next, and how the adminis-tration was dealing with the problem. These questions were answered at a panel discussion held by the Unified Black Students Society last Monday. The panel was made up of people from off-campus, professors, and students. The first to speak was Reverend James Washington. He told the student audience, "Do not let what other people say define you. Do not forget your hq)es, your dreams, and why your parents sent you here. Do not let the opinions of others hold you down." Brian Levin, Associate ProfessOT of Criminal Justice, stated that, "No student should feel that any doors are closed to them." He stressed the importance of stu-dents following up on this issue. Professor Levin told the students not to let anger control them, but channel it towards being active in the college community. Professor Sonia GcMisalves explained the effect of tenure in this situation to the audience. She stated that no large sanc-tions can be imposed against this profes-sor. She also said that, "a reprimand and sensitivity training can be requested, but this cannot be forced upon the faculty member." Professor Gonsalvez cauticmed students about the effect expectations can have on their performance in class. She said that average students who are told that they are gifted will often perfcmn better. She warned that these types of expecta-tions work in reverse: students who are told that they will do poorly, as in this case, are likely to have problems. She warned students who may find themselves in this situation to watch the grade book and be sure that they receive the profes-sor's attention and fair treattnent. The three students on the panel, Wayne Sloan, Afiya Kai Crawford, and Naimah Myhand, all stressed the importance of not letting a professor get away with making racially discriminatory statements simply because the professor has tenure. They also advised their fellow students not to let negativity keep them down. After the members of the panel spoke. Dr. Harvey Kesselman, Vice President of Student Support and Educational Services, addressed the audience on behalf of the adminisuration. He stated that, "This opening to the year has not been a proud moment in Stockton's history. It is unac-ceptable for any student to experience Davis Launches Urban Initiative by Brian Nelson STAFF WRITER Arthur A. Davis, Director of Administrative Services at Stockton and Chairman of the Chamber's President Council, has launched a program spon-sored by the Chamber of Commerce of Southem New Jersey to gain new mem-bers from the ranks of minority business and create jobs for people in the area. The program, called the Urban Initiative, is the brainchild of Davis. It is the Council's most recent program devel-oped to increase membership. According to the Minority Business Journal, Davis says there is a great need {(x coordination of such an effort, "in the next three to five years, the area's economic development will explode because of the expansion of the area's gaming industry and the Camden port area." The Urban Initiative is currently working with three companies in Camden. One of these companies is Lightcom, the first black telecommunica-ticms company ùi the New Jersey area. Davis has received a commitment from Lightcom to produce 100 jobs far the area's residents. Davis also has a short term goal of recruiting 30 mincarity and small businesses as Chamber members. According to the Minority Business Journal, Davis said, "the project is important because there has never been this focus on diversi-ty, and on minority business enterprise." Activities like this is one of the reason that the Chamber of Commerce of Southeam New was ranked num-ber one in the July 14 issue of Business News' Top 50 Chambers of Commerce, according to Davis. this." He told the audience that the admin-istration has addressed the problem, giving the professor a fair and due JMXKCSS. The results of the administration's investiga-tion into the discriminatory remarks made by this professOT were that the professor issued a letter of apology and he also apol-ogized to the class. Dr. Kesselman went on to say that, "This does not make it alright, but hopefully it makes it a little better." When the meeting was open for dis-cussion and questions from the audience, many students expressed disafi^intment in the results of the administration's inves-tigation. Many thought that the penalty imposed upon the professor should have been greater, but as stated earlier in the panel discussion, heavier penalties would be impossible because the professor is pro-tected by tenure. The students of the audi-ence also echoed the members of the panel by speaking about not letting the opinions of one person ruin their college careers. INSIDE FYI 5 A&E 9 Opinions 12 Classified 13 Comics 14 Sports 15-16 |
Subjects | The Weekly Stockton Community Newspaper |
Publication Title | Argo |
Publication Date Range | 1971 - present |
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