Word: medoff
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Mendelsohn, who is working with Economics Lecturer James L. Medoff, has no complaints in that area. "My advisor's great," she says. "He's been really helpful. If I have a crisis, it's his crisis...
Industrial Relations the department has approved lecturer James L. Medoff for a joint appointment, but the Business School did not pick up its end of the stick...
...Medoff feels that a professor's responsibility to his students should also limit his political activities. "Given that the faculty is in the business of teaching students, one had to ask if students are gaining or losing by outside political involvement," he says. On the negative side. Medoff says that if in a 20-hour work week a faculty member spends 19 of those hours or doing research or outside work, then that's too much...
...Medoff adds that he thinks students often benefit from a bit of outside participation. "I think outside involvements have enhanced my ability to teach and be more informed." Medoff explains, adding that he often changes his lectures because of knowledge he gains from participating in campaigns. "It's a balance, though and it's hard to define the right amount. Some involvement can be beneficial; too much can be harmful." Medoff declares...
...hallmark is that I'm an empiricist, and as such I need to leave my office from time to time to talk with labor leaders," Medoff says, adding. "Someone who's a theorist may gain less...