July/August 2007

Alumni Letters

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By TR Readers

Investigating Racism in Promotion
The denial of tenure is always a great disappointment to a faculty member ("Professor Protests Tenure Decision," May/June 2007). To investigate charges of racism, MIT can follow the example of many other universities by appointing an affirmative-action officer. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) can provide helpful suggestions for examining and assessing effects that race may have in the promotion and tenure process.
Theodore J. Sheskin '62
Lakewood, OH

Remembering Manson Benedict
Thank you for writing about the life of Dr. Manson Benedict (Course XXII News, March/April 2007). I appreciate reading about not only his many accomplishments and honors but also his personal life and family.
Jack Freer '58
Chagrin Falls, OH

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