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. If approved, the amendment must go out to the faculty at large.