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Although we were friends, he respected we me enough to treat me no different had many arguments and disagreements. When the will of the department outvoted his interests, he accepted his democratic fate he fought for change, no doubt, but he accepted the rules in good faith (even if he didnt like them). He was always willing to consider creative ideas and options, unique solutions, and was a powerful antidote for bureaucratic inertia. He was a formidable champion for the interests of faculty, students, and the quality of the curriculum. Recently expressed opinions and articles in localstate news suggest that a pattern of heated, sometimes loud, blunt, occasionally aggressive argument and sporadic use of profanity signal a lack of collegiality. What a naive point of view! As I hope Ive made clear, good colleagues come in and SUU terminated a good many forms colleague. I Jeffrey Barnes, imagine even associate professor of accounting, agrees (although I hope he expresses his point of view). Although Roberds strongly disagreed with the opinion of Barnes, he was a good enough colleague to invite Barnes to a public debate and honor Barnes perspective and what a spectacle as worthy of contest it was! (It was better attended than many SUU sporting events). Barnes will not get that forum again; he lost a good colleague, not in spite of, but because of the fact that they passionately disagreed. This is just one example of how intellectual, academic, and institutional vitality is sown from seeds of diverse opinion from people passionate enough to defend their perspective forcefully; a good example of how those differences were harnessed productively in a manner that made SUU better; illustrative of how the exodus of good colleagues like Roberds impoverishes SUU. Since Roberds termination, apologists have professed rationales and justifications. Many are so absurd they demand to be called the disinformation they are. Some claim that Roberds was fired because he was mean a vindictive and abusive in the classroom brute who mistreated his students. If this were true how does one explain his colossal enrollments, especially considering that none of his classes were required (Political Science has no required courses; General does not require Political Education Science)? Furthermore, if Roberds was so antagonistic to students then, certainly, this would be evident in the anonymous forum of student evaluations. However, having served on the departmental Merit Committee at SUU, I can assure you that Roberds student evaluations were of exceptional merit even considering the standards of the former Social Sciences department, which were among the highest in the university (Roberds was, literally, among the best of the best). 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They then marched to Bennions office to present their feelings and demand change. Levi Cazier, a fieshman political science major from Koosharem, spoke at the protest. He attempted to make the protesters mission statement clear to the student body present. There were many different grievances presented. Some of issues addressed were the need for academic freedom, a demand a womens center, a demand better representation and a desire for the administration to respect the students. There were many advocates, both women and men, for the Womens Center. Chow Milner, a senior political sctencedance major from Taylorsville, was one supporter of the center. I lover this school, she said. But I cant be a part of something that throws gnls to the wayside. Protesters continued to elaborate on their concerns. Cazier said that the rally is to help put the focus back on students. We want to make the institution what we signed up for, he said. The university is for the students not the administration. The students also voiced a concern about the recruitment and retention plan. Cazier said the university focuses more on recruitment rather than retention. While freshmen are receiving scholarships, other programs are beginning to lack in excellence because of lack of funding. Although freshmen are getting awarded many scholarships, some of them are still upset with the policy changes. Stephanie Bass, a freshman philosophy major form Long Beach, Calif., is one of the protesters upset about the recruitment and retention plan. I feel outraged about the focus on retention which means changing their policies, she said. There were many students who agreed with the want for change, but there were some students who felt differently. Chris Coray, a junior marketing major from Spanish Fork, said realistically, he thinks the whole protest is really about the Roberds issue. You dont have to like it here, no one is forcing you to stay, he said. Bennion understands their distress over the issues present. I dont discount the validity of their concerns, he said. He added that he is going to look over the demands by the students. Bennion was not present at the rally in the Rotunda. He said he was not there because he thought it was a student rally and he had other commitments. CO "I -- Continued from Page well-know- jaw vy Msave Protest again: do students nominate an abusive professor for the award of Professor of the Year? This claim is weaker than wet toilet paper (and about as useful). Claims have also been made regarding a very Roberds as a liberal professor n curious allegation considering his support of a great many conservative policies and arguments (consistently promerit, supporting the invasion of Iraq, seething criticism of Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, strong and frequent critique of Michael Moore, lengthy penalty arguments, and outspoken criticism of todays lazy liberal youth). Those who wish to peg Roberds as a liberal dont know what they are talking about. His offense was not that he is a his offense is that he openly liberal and aggressively questioned and criticized, and encouraged everyone to do the same. The fact is some people found Roberds open questioning and criticism inappropriate a sad and telling gauge and irritating of the university (where everything and everyone should be openly questioned and challenged, regardless of who it irritates). Im sure the effects of Roberds termination will be great. The chilling effect on faculty will likely be significant in itself; think again before expressing an unpopular point of view, disagree nicely lest you do not draw forfeit your collegiality, unnecessary attention to yourself lest you become a target for people with an agenda and, above all, do not question or criticize (especially people in positions of power). Apologists will tell you it is ok to disagree just be quiet and nice about it, a mandate that comes dangerously close to Orwellian double speak. And dont expect support if your character from the Faculty Senate is put up for public crucifixion, David Rees may be leading the mob with his seasoned hammer and nails in hand. Regardless of whether SUU had legitimate reason to terminate Roberds (something I do not know), serious questions need to be raised and acceptable answers must be provided. Every faculty member worth his or her salt should demand to know how your colleague was terminated, on the basis of what criteria, and be convinced that the actions of administration were within the legitimate bounds of SUU the same process, policy. Presumably, criteria, and policy apply to all faculty members; what was done to Roberds could be done to any of you. Roberds was fired after six years of outstanding student and faculty evaluations thats a frigid message worthy of deep contemplation. Students of SUU must demand that administration account for g professor ousting a popular and, along the way, let them know what qualities they deem most significant in I think some administration faculty presumes to know; I think they often dont have a clue. In one swift move, SUU has announced Roberds value to the institution. If, however, any of you benefited from Stephen Roberds at least let as a colleague or student him know your appreciation. All things considered, he deserves at least that much. I |