ARTICLES CONCERNING
MARTHA D. SAUNDERS, PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

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(June 11, 2010) Faculty Senate Watch ‘Strategic Fencing of the University’ IRON AND BRICK FENCE SOON TO ENCLOSE USM CAMPUS In her 4-June-2010 report to the USM faculty senate, USM president Martha Saunders informed senators that a wrought iron and brick pillared fence will soon surround USM’s Hattiesburg campus. According to Saunders, construction on a “wrought iron and brick pillared fence” will soon begin as part of a plan “for ‘strategic fencing of the university.’” Saunders also told senators,
(June 11, 2010) Faculty Senate Watch ‘I [will] be Travelling a Bit this Summer’ USM PREZ MARTHA SAUNDERS TO ASSIST SACS/C-USA IN 2010 In her 4-June-2010 report to the USM faculty senate, USM president Martha Saunders informed senators that she will be “travelling a bit this summer” in fulfilling her duties as a member of the executive committee of SACS. Saunders stated that being an EC member for SACS involves going to a few more meetings each year than is required of members of SACS’ board of directors. The additional travelling will begin in about one week, with other trips to follow.
(July 5, 2010) What Does President Saunders Think, part 3 Doesn't good science and good research require objective evidence? Taking Dr. Saunders' testimony at face value, she does not agree. If you are considering taking a position at the University of Southern Mississippi or a current member of the faculty be forewarned. Accusations without a shred of proof may be the means administrators at the USM attempt to terminate your hard earned tenure and promotions.
(July 4, 2010) What Does President Saunders Think, part 1 Questions directed to President Martha Saunders at her deposition on April 12 and 13, 2010--Q is question; A is President Saunders’ answer.
Q. What investigation of the facts and circumstances of this matter have you undertaken since
your [first] deposition in May of 2008?
A. Would you repeat the question?
Q. Surely. What investigation of the facts and circumstances of this case have you undertaken since your deposition in May 2008?
A. None.
Q. None at all?
A. None at all.