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This semester is likely the last opportunity Harvard students will have to benefit from the instruction of Associate Professor of Government Peter Berkowitz. In the spring of 1997, after a highly suspect proceeding, Berkowitz was denied tenure, despite having earned the recommendation of his department...
Evidence of procedural improprieties on the part of the University has led Berkowitz to protest the manner in which his tenure case was reviewed. Joined by Weld Professor of Law Charles Nesson, Berkowitz has appealed the decision. In accordance with the University's "Procedures for the Resolution of Faculty Grievances," he has filed a formal complaint and is currently awaiting word from an elected faculty Docket Committee charged with assessing the merits of his grievance...
While we would like to believe Berkowitz's just cause will prevail, realism checks our optimism. Once again, it seems, the tenure system will short-change both a talented scholar and this University's student-body...
...Committee. In fact, so far as Peter and Matt Feinberg and I can tell based on our own inquires and investigation, Anne Taylor made no investigation whatever She seems simply to have concluded that there should be no review of the President's decision in the Case of Peter Berkowitz...
Give credit to Neil Rudenstine for many great accomplishments. But the biggest challenge for him lies ahead. He can, and I hope will, prove himself to be a truly great president of Harvard if he takes a stand for openness and due process by seeking justice for Peter Berkowitz and reforming the tenure process for all those who follow. CHARLES R. NESSON Jan. 5, 1999 The writer is Weld Professor of Law 13/01/1999 Sports Wire...