Dear Editor:

In regard to the sexual harassment policy, Dr. Poshard has recently stated, “All I want to make sure is that we’re fair. We’re not going to tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace.” In the ongoing case of Dr. Cal Meyers, is “guilty until proven innocent” fair? Is being banned from the university and escorted away by campus police fair? Is being locked out of his OWN research lab fair (while the university still has his $3 million) fair? Is the harassment of Dr. Meyers fair? If people knew the full extent of what is actually being done to Dr. Meyers, they would be shocked and appalled. They would not see fairness, but rather gross abuse of authority. His health is deteriorating under the extreme stress. Sound familiar? This administration knows quite a bit about harassment. Not only are they damned good at it, but it is also condoned as being acceptable and above reproach. This university is hardly in a position to withstand the negative publicity. White dog prints painted all over Carbondale doesn’t say much for the university. However, violation of due process and calculated mistreatment of a former faculty member speaks volumes.

Mary-Ann Wildwood

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SIUC alumna, 1991 master’s degree in social work