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Litigation

Apr. 2, 1999

Educated Guess

Josh is a tenured faculty member who is going through a divorce. You've noticed that Josh hasn't attended many faculty meetings and never seems to hold office hours. A colleague informs you that he saw Josh at a local bar and grill with several students, and he was obviously intoxicated. Later, a student complains about a test grade in Josh's class. Josh informs you that he wasn't intoxicated, that the student is a whiner and to get off his back. As department chair, what do you do?

By Michael Moline
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        Josh is a tenured faculty member who is going through a divorce. You've noticed that Josh hasn't attended many faculty meetings and never seems to hold office hours. A colleague informs you that he saw Josh at a local bar and grill with several students, and he was obviously intoxicated. Later, a st...

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