CSU Faculty Voice: Does "anonymous" Speak for the President's Supporters?

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Does "anonymous" Speak for the President's Supporters?

For the past three days, I have waited for any of Wayne Watson’s supporters to disavow the patently false, defamatory and even libelous remarks made by the coward (or cowards) who anonymously authored “An Open Communiqué to Faculty Colleagues at CSU.” Having seen no repudiation of the document’s assertions, should I conclude that Wayne Watson’s supporters endorse them? That their defense of the president rests on outright lies, sophomoric pedantry, uninformed commentary and ad hominem attacks? It seems so based on the caliber of the only extant written defense of the president.

Although my previous post catalogued some of the erroneous or mendacious statements made by “anonymous,” an additional piece of misinformation requires correction. At least one of the new Criminal Justice faculty, Dr. April Bernard, is not a suspected “crony” hire as she comes to Chicago State with more than the requisite academic credentials for her position.

Again, I would invite any supporters of the president to contribute their perspective to this or any other forum. Or do you prefer to allow "anonymous" to speak for you?

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AnonymousNov 7, 2012, 7:36:00 PM
Chicago State University is for all of us, our treasure and our trust, and we should let the world know how we feel about it. I want you to listen to this song to know and remember what we share:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpl9fa_alicia-meyers-you-get-the-best-from-me-say-say-say-1984_music

Love CSU, love her and all who share in her life, now and always.
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Thanks to Haki Madhabuti

"1. He/she must be a scholar of national note, with significant peer review publications and books in his or her field. There must be no doubt as to his/her standing in the community of scholars. This would also include a history of the candidate’s participation in the appropriate professional organizations.

2. He/she must have served with distinction as the administrative head of a major unit within an institution of higher learning or at the important position of Provost and/or Dean. Of course, prior service at the presidential level is preferred.

3. He/she must have a documented history of raising significant monies from the private and public sectors. At most major and research one universities it is not unusual to expect the president to come with a plan to raise in excess of half a billion dollars or more in the first few years.

4. The prospective president must have a consensus buy-in from the faculty, students, administration and staff, therefore, arriving with a unity mandate to lead by joining a University community that has bought into his or her vision for the future."

From an open letter to the CSU Community, 2009.