[01] George Herbert (1593-1633), English metaphysical poet.

[02] Ronald Dworkin, We Need a New Interpretation of Academic Freedom, Academe 82(3): (May/June 96), 10.

[03] Richard S. Neel, Associate Dean, College of Education, University of Washington, who handles graduate admissions for that college, insolently uses the expression: “You will have to jump through my hoops if you want to get a doctorate in this university” when interviewing mature doctoral students.

[04] Courtney Leatherman, Fairness Questions at Boston U., The Chronicle of Higher Education, (10 May 96), A22.

[05] Peter W. Wood, Quoting Heaven: Narrative, Ritual, and Trope in an Heretical Shrine of the Virgin Mary in Rural Wisconsin, 1986.

[06] womynx (Homo sapiens). Dependent female of an ultra-modern species of human being prevalent in academic communities. Covertly tries to determine the presence, abundance, and type of other genders through manipulation of affirmative action. Belongs to a preferred, protected special interest group. Preys on non-preferred, unprotected groups. Impudent, contingent, subordinate, sycophantic, submissive, clinging. Lacks merit, moral fiber, and ethics. Fears losing support or approval. Has difficulty expressing disagreement with mentors. Depends on others for aid and support, especially financial aid. Agrees with inherently wrong actions. Politically correct and self-censoring. Panders to deans and informs on colleagues. Devises superficial, patriarchal rationalizations to support discrimination against her gender. Shows complete indifference to social norms and due process. A Lilith.

[07] Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 1964.

[08] Equal Employment Opportunity Act, 1972.

[09] Mary Geraghty, Academe Today, (4 June 96). During a recent study by the University of Connecticut, Roper Center for Public Opinion Research, the researchers asked 20 questions on geography, government, history, literature, mathematics, and religion. A third of the 500 graduating seniors from all types of colleges and universities responded incorrectly to each question. A third of the students answered five or fewer questions correctly. Sampling error plus or minus 4.5%.

[10] womyn (Homo sapiens). Dominant female of an ultra-modern species of human being prevalent in academic communities. Overtly tries to determine the presence, abundance, and type of other genders through manipulation of affirmative action. Belongs to a preferred, protected special interest group. Preys on non-preferred, unprotected groups. Strident feminist, offensive, discordant, vociferous, bigoted, vehement, prominent (as in position), ascendant, aggressive. Lacks merit, moral fiber, and ethics. Disregards and violates the rights of others. Exercises sociopathic influence or control. Deceitful and manipulative. Consistently irresponsible. Shows little remorse for the consequences of acts. Devises superficial, patriarchal rationalizations to support discrimination against other genders. Shows complete indifference to social norms and due process. A Feminazi.

[11] Gerald Early, Review: Our Country, Our Culture; The Politics of Political Correctness, Academic Questions 9:(2) (Spring 1996). 92.

[12] Stephen H. Balch and Peter N. Warren, A Troubling Defense of Group Preferences, The Chronicle of Higher Education (21 June 1996). A44.

[13] D. H. Thurgood and J. E. Clarke, Summary Report 1993: Doctorate Recipients from United States Universities, 7.

[14] Mary Geraghty, Academe Today, (4 June 96).