May 15, 2008

AAUP Criticizes U. of New Haven Over Lecturer's Dismissal

By Robin Wilson

A report released today by the American Association of University Professors says the University of New Haven disregarded standard academic practices when it dismissed a lecturer last year following students' complaints that she was hostile and uncivil.

The report says that even though the lecturer, Marianna M. Vieira, did not have a position on the tenure track, she should have been given access to some grievance procedures. In denying her access to those procedures, says the

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