Re-instate Tim Stewart as ET Editor
We, the signatories of this petition, language teaching professionals from around the globe (TESOL members and non-members alike), hereby request that the TESOL Board of Directors strongly consider re... continue reading »
"Transparency and due process should characterize all professional decision making."
"Member No. 29447. I do not know the ins and outs of this case, but no one should be fired without a correct process being followed. Please investigate thoroughly and consider reinstating the editor if he has been unfairly treated. It's what democracy dema"
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"..............................What happened to due process, guaranteed to every citizen?"
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"Tim has been an inspiring, thoughtful editor and has worked tirelessly for ET. He is nothing but collegial, professional, and a gentleman at all times. It has been an honor to serve as Out of the Box editor under his leadership. I would go so far as to sa"
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"This goes against the principles under which TESOL exists. If this is not settled in a way that involves full disclosure and the giving of reasons, I will seriously consider cancelling my membership in TESOL."
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"Due process must be followed."
"Former board member, 2003-2006. TESOL's 3-year strategic plan (approved Oct. 2005) states, as one of its key objectives, that TESOL would "establish mechanism for member input into decision-making about member benefits." ET is a direct member benefit. It "
"I have known Tim Stewart for eight years. I worked with Tim at Miyazaki International College. I know Tim Stewart well. He is, simply put, one of the most conscientious and respectful individuals I know. As Editor, Tim has shown considerable skill and dem"
"TESOL Member #16954"
"Professionally we often intervene for the public good, but we can only do that legitimately if we ourselves observe a code of decency."
"I am extremely worried about the loss of transparency and communication with the membership. All that we gained a few years ago has apparently been replaced with arbitrary, under-the-table dealings between the President and CEO. Although I am not sure tha"
"Although I am not entirely familiar with the details of this case, I believe that reason ought to be provided when someone is fired or released from ANY position and that that reason ought to be given some venue to be addressed not just assumed on one sid"
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"While I know nothing about the legitimacy of Tim Stewart's termination, I do believe that TESOL needs to set a very high standard in terms of administrative transparency."
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"I do not know the circumstances of this dismissal, but stand for due process and open dialogue especially in our international organization of professionals."
"I support this petition"