Update: M. Dvorak's office

Date: May 6, 2004

Update: M. Dvorak's office

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Neumann
"Dvorak's belongings are boxed up and lined against the wall of his office."

Same thing I heard earlier - thanks for the confirmation. Can we say: Hell Yeah!? Hell Yeah!

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No, you are kidding. This is too much to take!

Could the Dvorak wagon train be pulling out this evening---the WHOLE train?

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by:
"No, you are kidding. This is too much to take! Could the Dvorak wagon train be pulling out this evening---the WHOLE train? "

There was that rumor about the garage sale awhile back.

The real question is this: will SFT still be in the Dome come Monday? I can't wait to see!

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quote:
Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
" There was that rumor about the garage sale awhile back. The real question is this: will SFT still be in the Dome come Monday? I can't wait to see!"

Let's hope that IHL doesn't think firing Hanbury is just a bone they can toss us to keep us happy. Gotta take out Shelby too!

Wish you were here, Andrea...we'd listen to 80s music and drink heavily tonight! LOL!

Date: May 6, 2004

If Angie is to follow expect her to file a civil lawsuit against Stringer over the SS#, and she will probably win.

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quote:
Originally posted by: Seeker
"If Angie is to follow expect her to file a civil lawsuit against Stringer over the SS#, and she will probably win."

Well, she can't file a lawsuit against Gary, because he was provided her SS# by an official with Kentucky. Please cite the statute (state or federal) that demonstrates that ANYTHING he has done is illegal or worthy of civil suit.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Seeker
"If Angie is to follow expect her to file a civil lawsuit against Stringer over the SS#, and she will probably win."

For goodness sake, win WHAT??? (were she to win, which is not certain)

What does she possibly have to gain? - it's career suicide.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Seeker
"If Angie is to follow expect her to file a civil lawsuit against Stringer over the SS#, and she will probably win."

Sorry, Seeker, but you are WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!!!!

Buh-bye!

Date: May 6, 2004

It would be quite ironic if Dr. Dvorak sued Dr. Stringer. Her husband Mark worked hard for tort reform as executive director of Missippians for Economic Progress.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Moe
"It would be quite ironic if Dr. Dvorak sued Dr. Stringer. Her husband Mark worked hard for tort reform as executive director of Missippians for Economic Progress."

I love it.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Neumann
"Dvorak's belongings are boxed up and lined against the wall of his office."

Perhaps now Russ Willis can get his old job back as DIRECTOR of Human Resources (rather than Associate Director, as he is now listed in the USM directory).

Go, Russ!

Date: May 6, 2004

I heard that he was called over to the dome when news was breaking. Maybe he will get his job back!

Date: May 6, 2004

Let me get this straight: AD would sue GS for using published information (her SS#) to seek public information (whether or not she had tenure)?

Does she want to make even more of a public spectacle of herself (to put it kindly) than she has done already?

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: usmstudent
"I heard that he was called over to the dome when news was breaking. Maybe he will get his job back!"

For those of you who may not know him, Russ is pure gold. He would be SO WELCOME back as head of HR!

Date: May 6, 2004

Possessing someone else's SSAN is not a crime. I have my wife's in my wallet for filling out forms, etc. Giving someone's number to another person is not a crime. Not that it matters, but in this case the person receiving it already had it. It is a crime to use a SSAN to commit a crime like fraud, identity theft, or an immigration violation. Asking for public information is not a crime. The university never claimed that any crime involving a Social Security number was committed. Roy Klumb is still pondering this, however.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: BogusBoy
" For those of you who may not know him, Russ is pure gold. He would be SO WELCOME back as head of HR! "

Yes, I know Russ because we were in the HONORS COLLEGE together. Russ is a lawyer, too, and a critical thinker to boot. What a combination!

GO, RUSS! Get that job back! (And I hope they give you Mark Dvorak's salary, too!).

Date: May 6, 2004

So Dvorak can sue Lisa Mader, too, for giving out her SS number for WDAM.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: foot soldier
"So Dvorak can sue Lisa Mader, too, for giving out her SS number for WDAM."

Absolutely! And the same claim of obtaing the SS# under false pretenses could be made: WDAM pretends to be jounralists.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
" Yes, I know Russ because we were in the HONORS COLLEGE together. Russ is a lawyer, too, and a critical thinker to boot. What a combination! GO, RUSS! Get that job back! (And I hope they give you Mark Dvorak's salary, too!)."

Russ is a great guy and an effective manager who happens to have a law degree. Russ coming back would be fantastic. One of the few people one can tust in the current environment. As for the salary, one would hope it would be significantly higher than M Divorak as his ability and track record are stronger.

Date: May 6, 2004

Have the reasons for M. Dvorak's dismissal been released? Was he involved in some illegal investigation of personnel records- perhaps related to Hanbury's investigation?

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Athena
" Have the reasons for M. Dvorak's dismissal been released? Was he involved in some illegal investigation of personnel records- perhaps related to Hanbury's investigation?"

...you mean he didn't just RESIGN? Gee...

Date: May 6, 2004

I find all of this speculation about Mark Dvorak being fired interesting. Seems to me that the only thing we have confirmed is that is office in HR was packed up. Perhaps he is the new risk manager and simply moving his stuff to the dome? Just a question. But can you imagine? I understand Angie Dvorak was cool as a cucumber in the Council of Chairs meeting today.

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quote:
Originally posted by: bluegrass professor
"I find all of this speculation about Mark Dvorak being fired interesting. Seems to me that the only thing we have confirmed is that is office in HR was packed up. Perhaps he is the new risk manager and simply moving his stuff to the dome? Just a question. But can you imagine? I understand Angie Dvorak was cool as a cucumber in the Council of Chairs meeting today. "

Cool as a cucumber? That's because she is a cold-blooded reptile.

Sorry if I offend anyone with this opinion...I simply despise her.

Date: May 6, 2004

I'll add some praise for Russ Willis. I visited HR on Wednesday (May 5) to see what steps to take in connection with my resignation. Russ was such a gentleman. I left with the feeling that this is someone who really knows how to help people and enjoys doing it.

I'll also confess I hoped I might happen to run into M. Dvorak, just to see the guy. I didn't, nor did I see anything unusual portending his departure Thursday. But then, my dear wife tells me I'm not very visual...

Russ did, however, seem remarkably at peace. This might be his usual demeanor, or perhaps he knew that things would be getting a lot better tomorrow.

May we soon be seeing friends of ours at peace in the Dome.

NO QUARTER!

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: bluegrass professor
"I find all of this speculation about Mark Dvorak being fired interesting. Seems to me that the only thing we have confirmed is that is office in HR was packed up. Perhaps he is the new risk manager and simply moving his stuff to the dome? Just a question. But can you imagine? I understand Angie Dvorak was cool as a cucumber in the Council of Chairs meeting today. "

'tis true, she was, but she's had a lot of practice lately.

To think that Dvorak is the new risk manager is completely ridiculous. There will be no more "risk manager" because that term, like the term "OTR," is seen as poison and will not exist anymore. If her left his current job, he has left USM, period.

Date: May 6, 2004

Please, please forgive the typos. If "she"..... etc.

Got in a hurry, ... it is an exciting day.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: leaving soon
"I'll add some praise for Russ Willis. I visited HR on Wednesday (May 5) to see what steps to take in connection with my resignation. Russ was such a gentleman. I left with the feeling that this is someone who really knows how to help people and enjoys doing it. I'll also confess I hoped I might happen to run into M. Dvorak, just to see the guy. I didn't, nor did I see anything unusual portending his departure Thursday. But then, my dear wife tells me I'm not very visual... Russ did, however, seem remarkably at peace. This might be his usual demeanor, or perhaps he knew that things would be getting a lot better tomorrow. May we soon be seeing friends of ours at peace in the Dome. NO QUARTER!"

Russ is simply THE guy for this job. He is energetic and HONEST - one of the most ethical guys I've ever seen. He actually cares about you and one can look him in the eye and see integrity. (imagine ... Integrity!)

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: BogusBoy
"What does she possibly have to gain? - it's career suicide."

That's what they say about overstating one's qualifications on an over-reaching resume'.

Date: May 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: bluegrass professor
"I find all of this speculation about Mark Dvorak being fired interesting. Seems to me that the only thing we have confirmed is that is office in HR was packed up. Perhaps he is the new risk manager and simply moving his stuff to the dome? Just a question. But can you imagine? I understand Angie Dvorak was cool as a cucumber in the Council of Chairs meeting today. "

I cannot imagine M. Dvorak being named the new RM. If you check the "people directory" on the Southern Miss website, Hanbury's P.O. box and phone number listed are the same as those of A. Dvorak's office... meaning they shared certain resources. That type of nepotistic arrangement would not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Besides, Southern Miss does not need a RM. The $140,000 plus fringe benefits spent on a RM could be spent on instruction.

Date: May 7, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Googler
" I cannot imagine M. Dvorak being named the new RM. If you check the "people directory" on the Southern Miss website, Hanbury's P.O. box and phone number listed are the same as those of A. Dvorak's office... meaning they shared certain resources. That type of nepotistic arrangement would not be tolerated under any circumstances. Besides, Southern Miss does not need a RM. The $140,000 plus fringe benefits spent on a RM could be spent on instruction. "

Nahhhh...don't you think Shelby can better use that money solely for the sake of USM students? For a concert, maybe? Let's let the SGA make the arragements, shall we? We don't need no education.

Date: May 7, 2004

HOT HOT HOT!

NOTEWORTHY UPDATE!

M. Dvorak has not been canned. He is still in HR until July 1 when he takes over the reigns of Lawyer Hanbury.

The Dome is hoppin now!

Scary!

Date: May 7, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: SpyGuy
"HOT HOT HOT! NOTEWORTHY UPDATE! M. Dvorak has not been canned. He is still in HR until July 1 when he takes over the reigns of Lawyer Hanbury. The Dome is hoppin now! Scary!"

This cannot happen! Angie will be Mark's immediate supervisor! DANGER! DANGER!

Date: May 7, 2004

Mississippi does have nepotism laws. Okay, you fab researchers out there--go find 'em.

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quote:
Originally posted by: SpyGuy
"HOT HOT HOT! NOTEWORTHY UPDATE! M. Dvorak has not been canned. He is still in HR until July 1 when he takes over the reigns of Lawyer Hanbury. The Dome is hoppin now! Scary!"

Has he passed the Mississippi Bar? Is Foundation money being used to send him to another university for law classes?

I really can't believe Shelby would be so stupid as to appoint Mark as U lawyer. If he does, though, it only helps our case with IHL and John/Jane Q Public.

Date: May 7, 2004

I truly, honestly, sincerely hope (I am not kidding) that SFT does this! I think it would be THE final nail in the coffin. Even supporters of the regime will see this as the rankest sort of nepotism -- and probably grossly illegal, if the husband would indeed report to the wife. Of course, we already have a daughter supervised by her dad, but this new arrangement (if true) would stink so bad to high heaven that even Roy Klumb would have trouble defending it. This is beginning to look more and more like a bad episode of the Beverley Hillbillies. Actually, I apologize to Granny and Jed for that remark -- they were people of integrity.

Date: May 7, 2004

According to the current Mississippi Supreme Court Bar Roll and the Mississippi Bar Association Membership Directory, Mark Dvorak is not licensed to practice law in the State of Mississippi.

In addition, the Mississippi prohibition on Nepotism is as follows:

MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 25-1-53. Nepotism prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person elected, appointed or selected in any manner whatsoever to any state, county, district or municipal office, or for any board of trustees of any state institution, to appoint or employ, as an officer, clerk, stenographer, deputy or assistant who is to be paid out of the public funds, any person related by blood or marriage within the third degree, computed by the rule of the civil law, to the person or any member of the board of trustees having the authority to make such appointment or contract such employment as employer. This section shall not apply to any employee who shall have been in said department or institution prior to the time his or her kinsman, within the third degree, became the head of said department or institution or member of said board of trustees; and this section shall not apply to any person seeking appointment as an election worker who has served as an election worker in the election immediately preceding the commencement of a term of office as an election commissioner by his kinsman within the third degree. The provision herein contained shall not apply in the instance of the employment of physicians, nurses or medical technicians by governing boards of charity hospitals or other public hospitals.

SOURCES: Codes, 1930, Sec. 2905; 1942, Sec. 4051; Laws 1926, ch. 170; 1975, ch. 333, eff from and after passage (approved March 7, 1975). Laws, 1994, ch. 627, Sec. 1, eff from and after passage (approved April 8, 1994)

Here is the USM policy from the Staff Handbook:

Retrieval No.

1015

Section: Employment Policies

Page No.

1 of 1

Date

July 1, 1993

Subject: Nepotism

Supercedes

None

Policy

Section 25-l-53 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, specifically prohibits nepotism in state agencies and institutions of higher learning.

A department or unit of the University may not employ any person in any capacity if such a person is related by blood or marriage within the third degree to any other employee in the same department or unit if either one of the two related employees in the same or different units will have direction or supervision of the other. A relation within the third degree is defined as a person related by blood or marriage which would include parents, children, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, grandparents, great-grandparents, and step relatives.

The nepotism policy applies to employees paid through contracts and grants.

Student employees are also covered under this policy.

Date: May 7, 2004

FS:

There is no requirement that the University Risk Manager be a licensed attorney in any state. The IHL rsik manager is not a licensed attorney. To date, I do not think M. Dvorak has ever claimed to be licensed in MS.

On another question is DCEagle a real lawyer and if so why does a lawyer hide behind a secret name???

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quote:
Originally posted by: I HATE TROLLS
"FS: There is no requirement that the University Risk Manager be a licensed attorney in any state. The IHL rsik manager is not a licensed attorney. To date, I do not think M. Dvorak has ever claimed to be licensed in MS. On another question is DCEagle a real lawyer and if so why does a lawyer hide behind a secret name??? "

If the "risk manager" is going to advise the admin on legal matters and be paid $140,000/yr to do so, then he damned well better have passed the bar.

What does DC Eagle using a handle have to do with this thread?

Date: May 7, 2004

DC Eagle has been very helpful with sound legal suggestions - a friend to this website.

Date: May 7, 2004

FS:

I checked out some info. on this there is NO requirement that a person regardless of who they are or how much they make be a licensed attorney to be a Risk Manager.

Just a curious question about DC that is all.

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quote:
Originally posted by: I HATE TROLLS
"FS: I checked out some info. on this there is NO requirement that a person regardless of who they are or how much they make be a licensed attorney to be a Risk Manager. Just a curious question about DC that is all."

Uh huh. Put your info where your mouth is.

Date: May 7, 2004

OK:

You can get the job description for Risk Manager from IHL. Their Risk Manager is Cliff . . . . I forgot his last name. But they have it.

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quote:
Originally posted by: I HATE TROLLS
"OK: You can get the job description for Risk Manager from IHL. Their Risk Manager is Cliff . . . . I forgot his last name. But they have it."

Actually, I have nothing to prove. You cited this info, so you should provide it.

Thanks!

Date: May 7, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: I HATE TROLLS
"FS: There is no requirement that the University Risk Manager be a licensed attorney in any state. The IHL rsik manager is not a licensed attorney. To date, I do not think M. Dvorak has ever claimed to be licensed in MS. On another question is DCEagle a real lawyer and if so why does a lawyer hide behind a secret name??? "

DC Eagle *is* a real lawyer, trust me. Why do you "hide behind" a secret name? Or is your real name "I HATE TROLLS?" Or maybe it's "I LOVE TROLLS?"

Date: May 7, 2004

I HATES UM!

Actually thought my information would be helpful. Sorry if I p*ssed someone off. I was told by a friend that the more information we had and communicated it among ourselves the better off we would be.

thx!

Date: May 7, 2004

Does he need help loading the boxes into his vehicle?

I'm sure there are faculty, staff, and students on campus who will be glad to lend a hand.

Date: May 7, 2004

My post was simiply a response to someone asking a question about whether Mark Dvorak was licensed to practice law in MS. The public records appear to show that this is not the case. I have no knowledge as to whether the job of Risk Manager requires a licensed attorney. Based on the various statements of Jack Hanbury reported in the press, he indicated that he provided legal advice to the administration as part of his job, so it is logical to assume that one of the duties of the Risk Manager job at USM requires providing legal advice. Just because the IHL Risk Manager is not a licensed attorney is not dispostive of the requirements and duties of the USM position. I am not aware of any standard description of the job of Risk Manager that applies to every Risk Manager job.

Date: May 7, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: I HATE TROLLS
"On another question is DCEagle a real lawyer and if so why does a lawyer hide behind a secret name??? "

Even some "real lawyers" fear reprisals to themselves and their nearest & dearest...sorry, but even "real lawyers" can have the same worries & suffer the same draconian reprisals.

And if DCeagle ISN'T a real lawyer, s/he hangs with some...the lingo is there.