No Confidence in Dr. Shelby Thames as President of The University of Southern Mississippi
As alumni, faculty, staff, students, and concerned friends of The University of Southern Mississippi, we are deeply troubled by the recent events at our beloved university. On Friday, March 5, 2004, D... continue reading »
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"As a doctoral graduate of USM (1993), I am appalled at the treatment of Drs. Glamser and Stringer by President Thames and his propaganda machine. I know Gary Stringer personally and can only say that he has the highest ethics and personal morality. He's a"
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"Thames has abused his position. Time for him to go. USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? Friend"
"Thames has tarnished the USM name, hindered academic progress, and thwarted intellectual growth. USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? former faculty"
"The entire academic community is watching this case. Dr. Thames has not shown respect for academic freedom or peer review. Here's hoping the College Board will send a message to Dr. Thames that his actions will not be tolerated. Graduation Year(s), if app"
"Help us preserve the integrity of this institution. Graduation Year(s), if applicable 2003, and 2005(projected) USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? alum and grad student"
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"Conciliation is important. what is rigid breaks--it is true with plastic and true with human affairs. I hope a third party will step in and stop the damage and restore some harmony. Graduation Year(s), if applicable 1994 USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alu"
"I have no confidence in Dr. Thames because he has allowed his need for revenge to cloud his judgement. He has shown a blatant disregard for USM procedure. He has belittled the faculty, staff and students. I want to graduate from a university with noteable"
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"shelby needs to go USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? friend"
"Don't embarrass the State of Mississippi by keeping this bozo in charge! USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? USM Alumni/daughter of Gary Stringer/Assistant Professor of Music at Univerisity of Oklahoma"
"fire the jerk USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? friend"
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"These acts constitute a horrifying violation of academic freedom and professional collegiality USM Faculty? Staff? Student? Alumni? Parent? Friend? Professor in another university"
"I did not choose the University of Southern Mississippi for the opportunity to have the security and value of my education put into jeopardy by the actions of an incompetent, machiavellian regime. Graduation Year(s), if applicable 2006 USM Faculty? Staff?"
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"Professor Stringer's work with the Donne Variorum has brought academic distinction to USM. On the other hand, Shelby Thames' legacy will be one of notoriety and disgrace as USM receives and continues to receive unfavorable local and national publicity. US"
