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Wilson, Robin – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2008
Steven Bitterman was fired by his school after he offended his students for telling them that they could easily appreciate the biblical story of Adam and Eve if they considered it a myth. Several adjunct and full-time professors who work off the tenure track have been fired after saying something, as Mr. Bitterman did, that offended students or…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, College Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Teacher Dismissal
Wilson, Robin – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2003
In what Carroll College president called "fiscally driven decisions," four professors failed to win tenure because they did not match "institutional needs." The decision caused great public outcry since each of the four professors excelled in teaching, research and service. What angered people most is that the college planned…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Finance, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Faculty Promotion