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The Faculty

Number 16900
Subject Colleges
Source Chronicle of Higher Education (Washington, D.C.)
State DC
Year 2000
Publication Date August 4
Summary Bizarre and bitter academia at Indiana University's Near Eastern department!! A recent dispute about tenure for an assistant professor include a hunger strike (by his wife) and accusations of death threats. The dept. was in trouble long before this incident, losing 5 scholars in 5 years, 3 chairs in 3 years, and only 4 scholars still onboard.
Category General
Pages 4
Keywords tenure;University;professor;academic corruption
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