I remember how it was -- JR
Missouri college president is put on leave over claims he bullied female colleague to SUICIDE
Candia-Bailey was black so there may have been a culture clash involved. An emotionally warm woman with an austere white boss would not be a happy combination
A complication not mentioned below is that Lincoln college is historically black. But Moseley has had many years in such colleges so should be alert to cultural issues. He was a great booster for the college so was he simply pushing too hard?
A Missouri college president is facing backlash over allegations he drove a female colleague to kill herself, after she cited him in a final letter calling him a 'bully' with a 'callous and evil soul.'
Dr John Moseley, the president of Lincoln University since January 2022, was voluntarily placed on leave this week amid an investigation into the death of Dr Antoinette 'Bonnie' Candia-Bailey, his vice president of student affairs who killed herself on January 8.
The educator's loved ones told HBCU Buzz that her suicide was the result of 'bullying and severe mistreatment' at the hands of Moseley, and their relationship allegedly deteriorated due to his reaction to her anxiety and depression.
Protests erupted across the campus in the wake of Candia-Bailey's suicide and students have demanded Moseley's resignation, with the president put on leave while a third-party review of the incident is carried out for several weeks.
Lincoln University did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Family sources alleged that Candia-Bailey made repeat efforts to call out Moseley's alleged behavior, but was left 'unsupported, disregarded and abused' in her role.
This included a final email written by Candia-Bailey on the day she took her own life, sent at 6:15am, where she reportedly said Moseley had caused 'enough harm and mental damage.'
She claimed that he joked about her struggles with mental health, and outlined a 'series of issues' with the university's leadership including misconduct by the Moseley's advisory council and a toxic work environment.
Feeling she was being 'intentionally harassed and bullied', Candia-Bailey said Moseley 'ignored requests' when she raised issues, and 'when face-to-face, danced around the topic.'
It was also alleged that when Candia-Bailey made complaints about her treatment to the Board of Curators, the board president brushed off her struggles, and merely responded: 'Please be advised the Board of Curators does not engage in the management of personnel issues for Lincoln University and will not be taking further action related to this issue.'
Documents seen by KRCG also detailed her declined requests for Family and Medical leave, in which she reportedly cited issues with anxiety and depression worsened by her relationship with Moseley.
As he takes a voluntary leave, Dr. Stevie Lawrence II, currently the university’s provost and vice president of academic affairs, is set to be interim president.
Those that knew the administrator told the outlet that she was a generous and loving person, with close friend Monica Graham, who knew Candia-Bailey from their time at Lincoln University, saying she 'always smiled and was always positive.'
But after she took on the vice president position in May 2023, Candia-Bailey's loved ones said she noticeably went downhill.
'I was literally just with her at homecoming and she was like ‘I’m just trying to make it through,'' said Shaunice Hill, another close friend of Candia-Bailey's.
'Her whole demeanor had changed. Yes, she was still smiling, but you could tell that something was off - something was different.'
Lincoln University students have reacted with fury after the allegations emerged, forming demonstrations on campus and rallying on social media using the hashtag #FireMoseley.
The students are far from alone in calling for Moseley's resignation, as president of the Lincoln University Alumni Association, Sherman Bonds, wrote an open letter to the Board of Curators urging them to make a change of leadership.
'I find myself standing in the state of hopelessness,' Bonds wrote. 'Therefore, my appeal to you and the Board of Curators is to find a resolution that restores that consciousness of peace and healing.
'The university’s institutional care has been breached. The present administration has become a liability to the mission and health of the institution.'
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Harvard students file anti-Semitism lawsuit claiming school is a 'bastion of hatred'
Six Jewish students from Harvard University are suing the school, claiming it has become a 'bastion of antisemitism and hatred' with descriptions of how they have been bullied since the university's president Claudine Gay resigned.
The lawsuit, filed this week in Massachusetts, alleges that President Claudine Gay's congressional comments about campus antisemitism are just the tip of the iceberg of the school's problem.
Gay stepped down on January 2 after sparking fury and threats of a donor boycott with her remarks. By then, she had also been accused of plagiarism.
The school stood by her, refusing to accept that it had an antisemitism problem. In her resignation letter, Gay said she had been the victim of racist threats because she is a black woman.
The lawsuit, filed by student Alexander Kestenbaum and five unnamed others from Students Against Antisemitism, describes how Gay's student supporters bullied them and other Jewish kids after her resignation.
In internal chat rooms, Jewish students were labeled 'pedo loving Zionists', according to the lawsuit.
Some pro-Palestine students said they also supported Hamas' attack and considered it a 'moment of decolonization.'
The students say the issue existed before Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, but became more 'severe' afterwards.
They are now asking for students who have threatened them to be expelled, and for anti-Israel professors to be fired.
They single out Professor Marshall Glanz who, they claim, told them they could not refer to Israel as a 'democracy' in a class project because it would 'offend other students'.
'Mobs of pro-Hamas students and faculty have marched by the hundreds through Harvard’s campus, shouting vile antisemitic slogans and calling for death to Jews and Israel.
'Those mobs have occupied buildings, classrooms, libraries, student lounges, plazas, and study halls, often for days or weeks at a time, promoting violence against Jews and harassing and assaulting them on campus.
'Jewish students have been attacked on social media, and Harvard faculty members have promulgated antisemitism in their courses and dismissed and intimidated students who object.
'What is most striking about all of this is Harvard’s abject failure and refusal to lift a finger to stop and deter this outrageous antisemitic conduct and penalize the students and faculty who perpetrate it,' their attorneys said in their 79-page complaint.
The university's lawyers have not yet responded to the complaint.
Claudine Gay has been temporarily replaced by Provost Alan Garber. He was among Harvard faculty who supported Gay at the congressional hearing, and nodded as she delivered her remarks.
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Make Australian civics education great again
The 2019 National Assessment Program Civics and Citizenship (NAP-CC) results, published in 2021, indicate that only 53 per cent of Year 6 students and 38 per cent of Year 10 students (notably, girls outperformed boys in both year levels) met the benchmark in civics and citizenship education.
This trend is alarming, especially considering Year 10 is the last year civics is taught in schools.
The decline in civic understanding among young Australians underscores the need for education resources that are not only informative but also engaging.
The history of bipartisan efforts in civics education in Australia is noteworthy.
For instance, the Hawke government’s establishment of a parliamentary committee led to the recommendation of incorporating civics and citizenship lessons into history and social science curricula.
Following the 1993 election, Paul Keating initiated the Civics Expert Group to enhance young Australians’ political understanding and engagement.
Subsequently, John Howard introduced the ‘Discovering Democracy’ program in 1997, which extended beyond traditional school settings to higher education and vocational training.
These government measures demonstrate the cross-party commitment to strengthening Australian civic knowledge and participation since the 1980s.
In this context, prime ministerial libraries situated within or affiliated with Australian universities play a pivotal role. Housing rich collections of historical documents and personal letters, these libraries provide tangible connections to the past, making the study of political history more relatable and engaging for young learners.
Such libraries surpass their role as mere archives, functioning as dynamic hubs of education and civic interaction. By hosting exhibitions, conferences, and fostering scholarly publications, the libraries bring historical documents to life, connecting past political decisions to contemporary discussions and learning.
Last month’s 5th anniversary of the official opening of the John Howard Prime Ministerial Library at Old Parliament House underscored the critical role of these institutions in public education.
Other prime ministerial libraries, like the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library at Curtin University, the Whitlam Institute at the University of Western Sydney, the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at Adelaide University, and the Robert Menzies Institute at the University of Melbourne, act as gateways to Australia’s recent past.
They are more than repositories; they are vibrant educational platforms. Yet, their full potential in engaging new generations in political history remains largely untapped.
Expanding their reach and impact, particularly in making historical knowledge accessible and engaging to a broader audience – including younger Australians – is crucial.
At the very least, they could provide a wealth of teaching resources with a simple online search.
This expansion requires a holistic approach involving a solid national framework, substantial support from both government and private sources, and strong leadership.
Only with unwavering backing from all parties – including national cultural institutions – can these libraries truly thrive and fulfil their mission.
Despite the longevity of civics education in Australia since Federation, its relegation to the back corner of a classroom is a serious oversight.
Neglecting this fundamental aspect of education raises a real risk of depriving future generations of the skills needed for informed democratic participation.
As emphasised by UK educator and political biographer Sir Anthony Seldon, an understanding and respect for the past are vital for making better decisions and fostering better individuals.
This principle is essential for imparting a comprehensive understanding of Australia’s political heritage and its ongoing relevance to the younger generation.
https://www.spectator.com.au/2024/01/make-civics-education-great-again/
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