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Subject: Re: Proposal to replace academic tenure
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Date: Wed, 19-Sep-84 22:56:00 EDT
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/***** uokvax:net.misc / inteloc!bill /  6:19 pm  Sep 16, 1984 */

   During my time in college life (student 7 1/2 years, teacher 6 years), I saw
many, many problems with the tenure system.

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I have seen many problems with the "tenure system", although probably not
as many as some of the folks out in "notes-land". (Hi, Mom!)

One very nice side effect of the "tenure system" is that a professor can
involve himself in UNPOPULAR ISSUES (be they political, social, academic,
or whatever) without fearing for his/her job. To come up with reviews for
professors would be great, I would think, until "the committee to re-elect"
decides they don't like Professor Smith. After that, it's all over. (And
don't kid yourselves, it can happen; I'm sure it happens a little now with
the "tenure system".)

	Jeff Bowles
	Lisle, IL