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I The Gorman Case;
Court Case On Tenure Resumes In December
By CINDY VOVA
Hurricant Staff writ,.
Two years of trial postponements and delays in former DM professor Dr. John Gorman's case against the University, for being fired from his position after receiving tenure, will be over in early December
According to the statement on tenure in the faculty manual Gorman, an assistant professor of German, had completed his probationary period in May of 1973, and had received tenure. Instead he received a terminal contract.
A terminal contract, is one in which regular appointment to the faculty may be terminated at the close of any academic year within the probationary period of seven years by written notice, “either by the University of intention not to appoint, or by the faculty member of intention not to return A decision not to reappoint needs no justification."
However, a professor who is tenured may not have his contract terminated without "academic due process ”
UM’s tenure policy states that the University has the right to evaluate a professor after seven years, then decide whether to award tenure.
Gorman was denied tenure because "his qualifications were not up to the University's standards.”
"The University has no set qualification standards.
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They change them as they go along. At no time while 1 wis a professor at the University was I notified that my qualifications were lacking,” said Gorman, a PhD with two books and several articles In print.
In the fall of 1973, after receiving his terminal contract, Gorman appealed to President Stanford, who in turn put the matter before the Committee on Rank, Salary, and Conditions of Employment.
Gorman received no word on the committee’s decision until January, when Stanford sent the matter before the Tenure Review Board who voted 4-1 in favor of Gorman's tenure
Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs Chris Robinson said that the Tenure Review Board has the right to make recommendations, but the administration still holds the final word on whether a professor receives tenure.
Consequently, Gorman was dismissed.
In February of 1975 Gorman filed a lawsuit against the University for breech of contract. The initial trial was scheduled for December.
However, in an effort to prevent the case from coming to trial UM attorneys acquired a summary judgement (a judge's statement that one of the parties involved had no legal case ), and the trial was cancelled.
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Chaplain Cites Possible Reasons
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Radar Device Detect Severity Of Rain Storms
George Andrews, a research scientist at UM’s Remote Sensing Laboratory, has developed a "black bo*’’ or digital radar data processor that eliminates false echo in weather radar devices, for which weather forecasters often apologize.
Designed and built for the U.S. Army Atmospheric Sciences Laboratory, White Sands. N.M , the equipment could also be used by
any weather forecasting operation, including television stations
Previously, false echo, as opposed to actual rain, had to be determined, often inaccurately, by humans.
The new system, using modern integrated circuits, can eliminate false radar echoes and thus accurately determine the severity of the storms in a 25 to 30 thousand square mile area. It’s digital data output can be processed with a general purpose computer to show points of precipitation, show storm movements, or give print major trends in the life cycles of storms.
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$86 thousand to develop, but Dr. Homer Hiser, director of the Remote Sensing Lab., thinks the device. for which a patent is being sought, could eventually cost In the range of $25 thousand if produced in large enough quantitltes
Radar pulses reflected from objects on the ground are usually strong and steady, while the reflections from rain fluctuate rapidly. Raindrops return the radar signal, as do other objects; the radar data processor analyzes the signals and retains the rain echoes but rejects the ground echoes.
False echoes from the ground at considerable distance from the radar only occur in certain weather conditions A temperature inversion. for example, causes the radar pulses to bounce down to the earth's surface, then back into the system producing an "echo.” The new device disregards this phenomenon.
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By CYNTHIA I. CHIEF A
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For the first time since 1961. the University Episcopal Church Chaplain Father HeAfy Minich is forced to lock the chapel's doors because of thefts
"The chapel has been open 24 hours a day, every day since I came here in 1964. through the Vietnam demonstrations and through all sorts of student unrest Nothing except a candlestick was stolen." Father Minich said.
Father Minich said that approximately one month ago he noticed four organ pipes missing from the Chapel's pipe organ
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The pipes were replaced, two by donation and two were purchased at a cost of $10 each.
On Oct. 1, Father Minich noticed ten more pipes missing He estimates that the cost to replace these pipes, which are larger than the ones stolen last time, will be $200 to $300
Father Minich was able to estimate the time of the crime by the prayer candles on the altar.
The candles each burn for ten hours and were lit when the robbers arrived so they shot spitballs at them and attempted to extinguish them. Father Minich said.
“I just subtracted ten hours from the time I noticed the pipes missing and surmised that the abduction took place at about 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon," Father Minich said.
Father Minich immediately contacted Department of Public Safety and Coral Gables police, but neither group has crime labs in which they can analyze fingerprints.
"These actions are causing massive inconveniences to the church, the congregation and students," Father Minich said.
According to Father Minich there are three possible reasons why the organ pipes are being stolen.
"Either it’s some religious fanatic, some head is using them as bongs for a tremendous hit of pot, or it’s someone with a warped sense of humor.
Bongs, which are long tubes (much like organ pipes in composition), allow tne pot user to accumulate a large amount of smoke at one hit.
Bongs have recently become illegal in the dorms.
Father Minich said that he is "heartbroken" about having to lock the chapel, "and keep those who need to pray or get their heads together from doing it, simply for the actions of a few."
The pipe organ in the Episcopal chapel is one of two of its type on campus. The other is in the School of Music.
The organ department at the Music School has had none of their pipes stolen to date.
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Students Question Rule
By JANE MARCUS
Assistant News Editor
Two students who reside in the 1968 Complex faced Minor Disciplinary action last Wednesday because they illegally built a loft (bunk bed) in their dorm room.
However, the decision has been postponed until next week.
Floor Governors Chris Jacks and Mark Keim completed the loft on Sept. 3.
The residence advisor (R.A.) issued them a 24-hour notice in which they were either to remove the loft be written up, but Jacks refused.
"We constructed the loft in the hall, and I was unaware it was illegal. 1 think it's unfair that students are unable to decorate their rooms as they please, so iong as they can restore it back to its original condition at the end of the year." Jacks said
Both students are charged with violating Section D.8 of the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. which states. "The University beds were not designed to be made into bunk beds or altered in any manner. The beds must remain on the floor "
The University law is clearly stated and Jacks explains his defense "We have not altered the beds as
stated in Section D.8 I purchased a new bed which is the one aloft and the university bed now is In storage.”
The graduate assistant (GA) gave them 72-hours notice to state their plea, and both pleaded "not guilty."
During the hearing they acted in their own defense. If they’re found guilty, the lofts must be removed
Jacks and Keim both have confidence in themselves and feel that they have a good defense.
"I will be hesitant in removing the loft, and I plan to fight for student rights," Jacks said.
If the loft is not removed, the RA can write them up again, and they will face major disciplinary action.
A Major Disciplinary Hearing in some cases can lead to expulsion, suspension, withdrawal, termination of financial aid or any penally that may be imposed in a minor offense
"I don't think the situation will progress to these extremes," Jacks said.
"I feel students should be given more responsibility to arrange their rooms in a non-hazardous manner. Jacks said, "as long as they can restore it at the end of the year."
"We are paying a large amount of money for the room, and we are dictated to regarding the ways we mus) live.”