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Statement from President of VCU Chapter of the AAUP
On May 22, 2008 an article published by The New York Times spawned a debate about corporate sponsorship of university research, academic freedom, and other issues that has aroused national attention. The questions involved are of pivotal importance for academic communities and of great concern for the faculty. In my opinion, more information is needed to understand the specifics of the case and its ramifications. I therefore welcome Dr. Trani’s proposed creation of a taskforce (as long as faculty are fairly represented) to look into the guidelines and policies regarding corporate sponsorship of research at VCU. Maike Philipsen President, VCU-chapter of the AAUP
News from the AAUP Annual Meeting
Upcoming Event: UMW's Conference on Faculty Governance in Higher Education
University of Mary Washington's College of Graduate and Professional Studies, University Hall, on Friday, October 24, 2008.
Speakers include Dr. Mary Burgan, author of several books including, What Ever Happened To The Faculty? Drift and Decision in Higher Education and Illness, Gender, and Writing: The Case of Katherine Mansfield. Dr. Burgan is also a former General Secretary of the American Associate of University Professors.
The conference website and call for papers and proposals is available at http://buad.umwchandler.net/facgov/FacGovCallForPapers . We invite and encourage you to consider submitting a proposal for a paper or panel..html Please direct any questions to:
Angela Gosetti-Murray-JohnAssistant Professor of ClassicsUniversity of Mary Washington
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