He pointed out that graduates tend to leave the state, especially from his program, and they become stars outside the state in DC and New York, yet they are unknown in Maine. According to Ms. Riley, the answer is yes. She went on to say that it would be better to have substantive issues of concern that show up in op-ed pieces rather than continuing this battle. Ms. Murray-Beliveau pointed out that the main thing is to get faculty names out there and become known individually. Ms. Riley and Ms. Murray-Beliveau both stated that sports give the sense of a complete university.
All publicity is good.
People realize it takes a big school to support sports. D. Humphrey suggested that we publish a weekly list of faculty who are doing things down in Augusta and Portland. R. O Connor seconded by saying that it s not a case of individuals appearing every few years but of a few individuals who are regularly recognized as experts. M. Grillo thanked Ms. Riley, Ms. Murray-Beliveau and Mr. Jeter. We will discuss this at the next elected members meeting, followed by a vote in late March.