Please read this juicy story about a professor, Dr. Brian McNaughton who was caught in a … web of lies. This professor was unhappy with his position and essentially fabricated an offer letter from...

Please read this juicy story about a professor, Dr. Brian McNaughton who was caught in a … web of lies. This professor was unhappy with his position and essentially fabricated an offer letter from another university. What ensued was pure drama.

https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/big-lie

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Please write down your thoughts on this situation.Do not respond with a simple “yes” or “no”; please explain your position in each of the responses below.

1. Was Dr. Brian McNaughton correct in his estimation of what he was worth to his department and university?

2. What do you think of his spouse’s actions? Were they justified or not?

3. Do the Dean and Chairperson share some responsibility in this fiasco?

4. Were Dr. McNaughton’s actions criminal, unethical or both?

5. Considering his actions, do you suspect that Dr. McNaughton may also be guilty of scientific misconduct?

6. If a position became available for a Biology or Chemistry professor at MC, would you invite Dr. McNaughton for an interview?