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Volume 61 Number 7

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Tuesday, September 18, 1984
Professors Testify
in Lavender Case
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane Editor in Chief
Sociology professors and the chairman of the sociology department have been testifying since Thursday in the case of Abraham Lavender versus the University of Miami.
Lavender, who taught sociology at UM since 1977 and was not granted tenure in October of 1981, is charging the University with discrimination. He is suing for tenure, back pay and damages.
The former professor was popular among students, receiving “Professor of the Year" in 1981 and 1983.
Melvin DeFleur, sociology department chairman, testified Friday in federal court that he was not clear of some aspects of the tenure process.
“1 felt terribly rushed. I was brand new in this sort of process,” said DeFleur, who arrived at UM in January of 1981. "All of a sudden this demand was put on me.”
During a tenure decision, the dean of the college is provided with a cover letter from the department chairman and three outside evaluations — one chosen by a department professor (Dr. Jerome Wolfe, in this case), one by the professor being evaluated and one by the chairman.
DeFleur said he was in a state of confusion over the letters because he did not think they would arrive before Oct. 9, the deadline to submit them to Arthur Brown, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
At the time, DeFleur had received a memo from then-Provost Alan Stuckwich, stating that the letters were to remain confidential.
DeFleur interpreted this to mean that they would not be shown to the department faculty, which also votes on whether a professor shall receive tenure (the faculty voted 3-3).
‘I was concerned that was the best he could do — here he was recycling his own works. It raised little flags in my mind that his scholarship ability might be limited’
Melvin DeFleur
Even though the letters had not arrived, DeFleur said he felt he should go ahead with the department vote, “since it appeared we didn't need them [the letters]."
UM President Edward T. Foote has since made a clarification: everyone who votes for tenure should see all materials regarding the professor.
DeFleur refuted the previous day's testimony of David Cartano, sociology professor. Cartano said he had spoken to DeFleur before the faculty vote and that the chairman had told him that he [DeFleur] was planning to oppose Lavender’s tenure.
“I reject the idea that I lobbied in any way," said DeFleur.
He added that some of the professors had spoken to him, such as Professor Kenneth Smith, who “expressed some concern” about Laven-
aer.
DeFleur said his own policy is fo look at what has been published during a professor's appointment at the University and base his decision on that.
Although Lavender had published numerous articles and completed a book before coming to UM, DeFleur said that "during his probationary period, he wrote very little, and that concerned me."
Lavender published only one article by himself and another jointly-written article during his time at UM Although he was working on two books, these have not yet been published According to Defleur, Lavender had included three other articles in his resume, but these were only reprints. He also stated that none of the articles were in "prestigious journals."
“I was concerned that was the best he could do here he was recycling his own works." said DeFleur. It raised little flags in my mind . . that his scholarship ability might be limited."
DeFleur also criticized the material Lavender presented in his human sexuality class, saying the material "is by no means standard.” It included discussions on oral and anal sex. demonstrations of sex positions, and sexual therapy, according to DeFTeur.
“I have a problem teaching undergraduates sexual therapy," said DeFleur. "The course has been retained, but it is substantially changed "
Another sociology professor, who applied for tenure at the same time, did not receive it. Since then, two other professors in the department have sought tenure — Roger Dunham and Geoffrey Alpert — and received it.
Judge James Kehoe is presiding over the non-jury trial, expected to end this week.
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Helgren fired as ‘matter of procedure*
By TEQUESTA BRYANT
Hurricane Associate News tailor
Assistant professor David Hel-gren of the geography department was dismissed by President Foote in what Foote called “a matter of procedure.”
Helgren, who was not recommended for tenure by the Department of Geography and who will finish his contract with the university May 15, reportedly has received an unanimous recommendation for tenure from the appeals board of the Faculty Senate
Since Helgren was denied tenure last year, Foote said he “was at a stage in his development where he needed to either be promoted and given tenure or not "
Helgren declined to comment to The Miami Hurricane, saying he did not want to deal with The llur ricunc any further
The Hurricane printed a story last February that later became a controversial issue for the university.
The story reported results that Helgren found in testing his Geography 201 and 212 classes during the first weeks of school. The 128 students were asked to label cities on a map	Helgren's survey
showed that 8.5 percent of those tested could not locate Miami on the map and 7 8 percent could not locate the Atlantic Ocean
Helgren stressed in his report and in subsequent news reports that the problem is not confined to UM but is nationwide He main tained that other professors around the country would be able to confirm his research.
The story was later picked up by The Miami Herald, he Miami News, The Associated Press, United Press International, television stations and foreign papers and news services Helgren also appeared on "Good Morning America "
Assistant dean dies at age 58
Audrey Davy, assistant dean ol the University of Miami School of Business Administration and director of its Graduate Career Planning and Placement Office, died of cancer at South Miami Hospital Sept. 10. She was 58.
A native of Chicago, she was a veteran of 35 years' service to UM, where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1948.
Soon after. Davy became secretary to business dean Dr. Grover Noetzel for 13 years. She later served as assistant to business dean Clark Myers, acting dean Virgil Shipley, dean Robert Bock, acting dean William Heuson, and Dean E.J. Fox.
In 1972 Davy was named managing director of the Master of Business Administration program, and in June 1973 was named assistant dean for graduate studies. In 1974 she received a certificate of appreciation from the School of Business for 25 years of service
“Audrey Davy's career was marked by dedication and devotion to the students in the School of Business Administration," said Dr. Jack R. Borsting, dean of the School of Business Administration. "She capped her years on campus through creation of an effective graduate placement office, one that will continue to grow in importance because of Audrey's outstanding efforts.”
A resident of Coral Gables, Davy earned a master's degree In business administration at UM in 1978 and was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, national business honorary.
Philbrick Funeral Chapel is in
charge of the arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today at the Episcopal Center at UM. There are no local survivors
Contributions can he made to a student scholarship fund in her name at the School of Business Administration
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George W. Jenkins, chief executive officer and founder of Publix Supermarkets, Inc., will be the inaugural speaker in the University of Miami School of Business Administration's "Distinguished Corporate Executive Officer Lecture Series," on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m , in UM's Gusman Concert Hall
“This new lecture series is a way for business school students and faculty to build a better bridge between the business school and the community," said Jack Borsting, dean of the School of Business "The series provides a chance for students to hear CEOs from major corporations talk about their own business philosophies."
"Students need to get acquainted with people in business, in addition to w'hat they learn in school," said Jenkins, emphasizing importance of the series. Jenkins said one of the keys to success is learning the techniques of getting along with people. "Some fail to get ahead because they haven't learned to get along with others." he said
Jenkins, a Georgia native, moved to Tampa in 1925 and went to work in a Piggly Wiggly store
Within weeks he was made store manager of their St. Petersburg store, followed by a quick promotion to manager of the chain's largest unit. After four years. Jenkins resigned and opened his first Publix store in 1930.
Jenkins continued to expand Publix, headquartered in 1 ake-land, Fla , and had over 225 stores in operation by mid-1979. By 1983, Publix Super Markets, Inc employed 36,000 people and had sales of more than S2.8 billion
Jenkins, president of the Rotary
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Club. Chamber of Commerce, and National Boys' Football Foundation, has been active in civic affairs throughout the years and has received many honors and recognitions
For his many years of serv ice to the Boy Scouts of America, Jenkins was awarded the Boy Scout Silver Antelope Award in 1975, and the Mckenzie Statue,He also holds several honorary degrees and is an honorary member of the business administration fraternity, Beta Ganimma Sigma.
PI BUC S \l rn REPORTS
During the first week of classes bicycle thefts were on the upswing. We all know not to leave a bike unattended or unsecured on or off campus, but securing your bike with a poor quality lock and chain offers very little protection.
Many types of cable used to secure bicycles can be cut with wire cutters in a few minutes Bolt cutters work equally as well on padlocks.
Public Safety has Kryptonite bicycle locks available at discount prices to students, faculty, and staff. This lock carries with it a $350 insurance guarantee should the bicycle be stolen as the direct result of the lock being cut.
Public Safety is open 7 days a week. 24 hours a day or further information can be obtained by calling the crime prevention officer at ext. 6666.