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Report Of The Task Force On The Status Of Women: Executive Summary, Office Of The President, University Of Maine

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The Task Force on the Status of Women established by President Dale W. Lick in December 1987, submitted its Report in June 1988. This executive summary is intended to communicate in a condensed form, the contents of the full report. Readers are advised to consult the full Report for the data and rationale that support the findings and recommendations summarized here.

Task Force On Women Revives Old Concerns, Cynthia Beckwith

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Recommendations made 15 years ago on the status of women at the University of Maine have not been fulfilled, members of The Task Force on the Status of Women say. In fact, they say, many of the recommendations in the 1988 task force report resemble recommendations made in the first report.

Daily Maine Campus Survey Results: Student Not Offended By Sexist Language, Rhonda Morin

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The majority of female students who responded to the recent Daily Maine Campus survey said they are not offended when sexist language is used in the classroom and they have not been the victims of sexual discrimination in class. Students from the departments of geology, forest biology, journalism, computer science, business, and philosophy participated in the survey.

Sexual Harassment Is Not A Laughing Matter, Student Names Withheld By Request

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Two letters to the Editor of The Daily Maine Campus from two female undergraduate students requesting to remain anonymous. The students report on a off-campus party where they allegedly experienced multiple incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Air Force Rotc Led By Woman, Lisa Cline

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Some people say the military is a man's world, but Corps Commander Bridget Gleason of the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps has never found it difficult to pass muster.

Watkins First Woman Dean At University In Nine Years, Rhonda Morin

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Julia M. Watkins, the acting dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has a history at the University of Maine that dates back to 1971… Watkins is the first woman in nine years to serve as a dean at the university, said Devon R. Storman, assistant to the vice president for Academic Affairs, John Hitt.

Appointments Reflect Status Results, Rhonda Morin

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The appointment of the first female acting dean at the University of Maine in nine years may be an indication that an investigation of the status of women on campus prompted the administration to act immediately. In addition to Julia M. Watkins as an actin dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, two more women were selected in July and August to serve as assistant vice presidents in separate departments.

Task Force Finds Women In Lesser Roles At Umaine, Cynthia Beckwith

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Many women at the university find themselves in inferior roles in both the workplace and the classroom, according to a report that has received much attention since its release last month. The Task Force on the Status of Women studied the roles of females at the university for more than six months. The group concluded that the university parallels society when it comes to the treatment of women, said Marisue Pickering, executive assistant to UMaine President Dale Lick.

The Status Of Women At The University Of Maine, Task Force On The Status Of Women, University Of Maine

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The major findings of the Task Force on the Status of Women are summarized in the following pages in two parts. In the first we respond to our charge to review data concerning the current status of women in relation to their numbers, distribution, retention, compensation, advancement, and representation at all levels. The evidence here consists primarily of information the University routinely collects and analyzes; the data are reasonably complete and accurate. They also indicate clearly the presence of barriers to the full participation of women in the life of the University.

In the second part we present evidence bearing …

Sexist Language Distracts, Demeans, Marcia Gauvin

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The use of sexist language, both in the classroom and the textbook, often will distract female students and inhibit the learning process. That was a common sentiment expressed by students at the President's Task Force on the Status of Women Wednesday.

People Still Ignoring Aids, Tammy Hartford

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is fast becoming the leading health threat in many countries of the world, but there are still many people who try to ignore it. Maybe they foolishly think they're immune from this killer, or maybe they just don't care.

Student Urges Comments On Women's Hockey Team, Joan M. King

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Now that men's varsity hockey at the University of Maine is number one in the country…I am wondering why there is no women's ice hockey team at UMaine.