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...University set out to develop an administrative procedure for investigating reports of harassment, a structure which prior to 1984 was virtually non-existent. But the survey, which revealed incidents ranging from criminal assault to inappropriate joking on the part of male authority figures, was unable to offer a single, comprehensive definition of sexual harassment for campus officials.According to Verba, one challenge of creating a sexual harassment policy, then, was to distinguish between criminal offenses and more casual cases of insensitivity, while at the same time discouraging both with equal seriousness.Verba’s work was a pivotal component...
...secondary field, fine. But a lot of us would be just as happy to learn and move on. Even within existing departments, courses and curricula do not have to aim for permanence. I could easily imagine a small group of faculty in my department joining together to offer temporary tracks or plans of study centered on powerful themes—human rights, the deep history of slavery, economic catastrophes—that take form as courses, seminars, public lectures, and even thesis projects. We already shuffle our decks repeatedly in pursuit of new research initiatives. Can?...
...these support services that offer disabled persons a window into lives of normalcy are cut back, so too will be the chance for that person to be able to live at home, an ultimate goal for most of these families. Those people who fail to successfully integrate into society always have the option of government housing centers, but this is ultimately far more expensive for the state than the little money it takes for a trip to a state fair or an ice cream social. From a strictly numerical standpoint, the difference between these options and this cutting is egregious...
...narrative journalism through the continued operation of the Nieman Narrative Digest, the Foundation’s Web site on narrative journalism. The digest’s online presence includes bimonthly updates featuring examples of outstanding narrative stories and resources on long-form writing. The foundation will also continue to offer the Nieman fellowship program, which is the world’s longest running mid-career training program for journalists. —Staff writer Monica S. Liu can be reached at msliu@fas.harvard.edu...
...political party is infallible. A watchful opposition that would suggest policy improvements is a crucial factor in making sure that the government works in the people’s best interests. Still mired in the failures of the Bush administration, however, the Republican party has been unable to offer anything like an appealing alternative to the Democratic vision. Hopefully, knowledgeable politicians of the Romney and Giuliani variety will fill this void soon. Republicans, we may not always understand you, but—for the sake of our democracy—we wish you a speedy recovery...