Does Monash University have different standards for Muslims?
We are entitled to expect that those who lecture at our universities are appropriately qualified. Otherwise, we
would be misleading the students that the university is supposed to serve. So for instance, if I have a degree in psychology, I would not be qualified to teach law. If I have a degree in law, I would presumably not be considered for a post in politics. (written by Cassandra)
The following was researched and written by Ganesh:
It used to be, and I hope is still, the case that if one wanted to even tutor at Monash University, the minimum requirement was achievement of a Class 2A Honours.
If one was to be considered for employment as a lecturer; the minimum requirement would probably be at least a PhD, or significant completion thereof, or perhaps a substantial portfolio of works published in refereed journals in the field that the candidate is to lecture in.
What then does one make of the recent appointment of Mr Waleed Aly, of the Islamic Council of Victoria, formerly a lawyer, as a lecturer in Politics at Monash's School of Political and Social Inquiry, Faculty of Arts?
Mr Aly graduated in 2002 from Melbourne University with degrees in Engineering and Law.
He obtained a Class 2B Honours in completing the LLB, finishing 8th from the bottom of the list of H2B recipients.(see attachment,located HERE).
Mr Aly graduated in 2002 from Melbourne University with degrees in Engineering and Law.
He obtained a Class 2B Honours in completing the LLB, finishing 8th from the bottom of the list of H2B recipients.(see attachment,located HERE).
He is best known for his newspaper articles, and a recent book, People Like Us, How Arrogance is dividing Islam and the West (Picador Australia).
Otherwise he is best known for being the public face of the Islamic Council of Victoria in ICV v Catch The Fire Ministries, a matter heard under Victoria's religious vilification laws.
How the above qualify him to be an academic in the field of politics is a question which is not likely to be answered by Monash VC Richard Larkins.
Otherwise he is best known for being the public face of the Islamic Council of Victoria in ICV v Catch The Fire Ministries, a matter heard under Victoria's religious vilification laws.
How the above qualify him to be an academic in the field of politics is a question which is not likely to be answered by Monash VC Richard Larkins.
Larkins has yet to provide any answers as to how/why the Monash Asia Institute hired one Zulfikar Shariff, a known supporter of Osama bin Laden, as a research fellow despite the Shariff not having any academic qualifications at all.
Located at adm.monash.edu.au are advertisements for the various positions, including that of lecturer within the Arts Faculty, Monash University, which includes the School of Politics. Readers can see for themselves that the minimum requirement is a PhD or equivalent.
Ganesh Sahathevan - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Located at adm.monash.edu.au are advertisements for the various positions, including that of lecturer within the Arts Faculty, Monash University, which includes the School of Politics. Readers can see for themselves that the minimum requirement is a PhD or equivalent.
Ganesh Sahathevan - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
So what do we conclude from these facts?
There are certainly some questions that need to be asked:-
• Do universities routinely ignore their own minimum requirements?
• What makes Waleed uniquely qualified to lecture in Politics/Global Terrorism?
• Are there different rules for employing Muslims on Campus? After all, there are different rules for them in other areas of campus life – their own special toilets, prayer rooms/mosques and Islamic Departments – which are not afforded to other religions.
I honestly don’t know the answer to the above 3 questions, but I suggest that those of us who value fairness and equality and oppose discrimination in favour of a particular religion should get in touch with the Vice Chancellor of Monash asap!
(written by Cassandra)
There are certainly some questions that need to be asked:-
• Do universities routinely ignore their own minimum requirements?
• What makes Waleed uniquely qualified to lecture in Politics/Global Terrorism?
• Are there different rules for employing Muslims on Campus? After all, there are different rules for them in other areas of campus life – their own special toilets, prayer rooms/mosques and Islamic Departments – which are not afforded to other religions.
I honestly don’t know the answer to the above 3 questions, but I suggest that those of us who value fairness and equality and oppose discrimination in favour of a particular religion should get in touch with the Vice Chancellor of Monash asap!
(written by Cassandra)
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Is there some sort of affirmative action going on here, whereby Muslims are automatically considered disadvantaged/victims, and so the usual rules don't apply? If so, the University should provide information, so that the process is transparent.
Why are Muslims invariably given special privileges denied other members of our community? I thought Australia was the land of the Fair Go.
I can understand the need for affirmative action in some cases, but Waleed is hardly deprived. He had the financial resources to obtain a double degree, despite not being a brilliant student, and obviously makes a good living with all his activities - lawyer/writer/journalist/public speaker/Islamist ICV spokesman etc.
Why are Muslims invariably given special privileges denied other members of our community? I thought Australia was the land of the Fair Go.
I can understand the need for affirmative action in some cases, but Waleed is hardly deprived. He had the financial resources to obtain a double degree, despite not being a brilliant student, and obviously makes a good living with all his activities - lawyer/writer/journalist/public speaker/Islamist ICV spokesman etc.
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August 28, 2007
Cassandra,
Even if this be affirmative action, let us make it amply clear to all concerned that it has absolutely no place in our class rooms and unversities.I shall be taking up this issue with Prof. Larkins and demanding that he come clean on this entirely sordid episode. But you will agree that a strong, collective, protest is called for. If this sort of thing is allowed to proceed unhindered, this will create an ugly precedent and others will more readily jump onto this bandwagon in the days ahead.
Even if this be affirmative action, let us make it amply clear to all concerned that it has absolutely no place in our class rooms and unversities.I shall be taking up this issue with Prof. Larkins and demanding that he come clean on this entirely sordid episode. But you will agree that a strong, collective, protest is called for. If this sort of thing is allowed to proceed unhindered, this will create an ugly precedent and others will more readily jump onto this bandwagon in the days ahead.
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August 28, 2007
Is there an address that is more accessible than the genenral uni address to which one can write to express disapproval?
It is really bigtime dhimmitude when those with better qualificiations do not launch appeals at the appointment of such a person.
It is really bigtime dhimmitude when those with better qualificiations do not launch appeals at the appointment of such a person.
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August 28, 2007
Salad In,
Yes, Victoria has certainly embraced dhimmitude, with its religious villifcation laws to prevent us telling the truth about Islam. But we're not all happy about it. :(
Jaisingh,
Yes, Larkins has some explaining to do. If as many of us as possible write to him, maybe at the least it will raise awareness. Otherwise, I shall apply for a job in theoretical physics and demand I be appointed, following the Waleed precedent!! (but at least I did an 'O' Level in Physics many years ago, so am arguably better qualified than Waleed)
Wendy, yes, there must be loads of people out there with degrees in politics who would give anything to get a prestigious university position, but know they wouldn't stand a chance.
Yes, Victoria has certainly embraced dhimmitude, with its religious villifcation laws to prevent us telling the truth about Islam. But we're not all happy about it. :(
Jaisingh,
Yes, Larkins has some explaining to do. If as many of us as possible write to him, maybe at the least it will raise awareness. Otherwise, I shall apply for a job in theoretical physics and demand I be appointed, following the Waleed precedent!! (but at least I did an 'O' Level in Physics many years ago, so am arguably better qualified than Waleed)
Wendy, yes, there must be loads of people out there with degrees in politics who would give anything to get a prestigious university position, but know they wouldn't stand a chance.
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August 28, 2007
Ganesh,
perhaps they're studying Mr Shariff. I find this news very depressing since I studied at the Monash Asia Institute 15 years ago when, of course, standards were much higher.
perhaps they're studying Mr Shariff. I find this news very depressing since I studied at the Monash Asia Institute 15 years ago when, of course, standards were much higher.
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August 28, 2007
The answer to your question Ganesh is YES.
Unfortunately it is not the only university which does it.
In fact I am struggling to name just one uni, which isn't peddling Islam as the perfect social system.
Unfortunately it is not the only university which does it.
In fact I am struggling to name just one uni, which isn't peddling Islam as the perfect social system.
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August 29, 2007
Thanks for informing the public at large about this disgraceful act by Larkin employing an under qualified muslim as a research fellow at this Uni. It is humiliating, I fought for six years in poverty to earn my degree and got fruit picking as a reward. this thug who wants to destroy us is GIVEN a visa and employment at a university.
Write a common letter i can download and sign and i'll also send it on to the Govenor General expressing my real outrage at this action by Larkin who has probably not been asked to justify his actions. Why havn't the newpapers been asking questions?
I'll send an email to Larkin and the GG anyway plus phone them tomorrow, Thursday 30 August. Max
Write a common letter i can download and sign and i'll also send it on to the Govenor General expressing my real outrage at this action by Larkin who has probably not been asked to justify his actions. Why havn't the newpapers been asking questions?
I'll send an email to Larkin and the GG anyway plus phone them tomorrow, Thursday 30 August. Max
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August 30, 2007
Max,
It is a bit upsetting isn't it?
Anti-terrorist expert is he?
I bet he thinks the US is the greatest terrorist and so Hamas must be a freedom fighting organization.
It is a bit upsetting isn't it?
Anti-terrorist expert is he?
I bet he thinks the US is the greatest terrorist and so Hamas must be a freedom fighting organization.
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August 30, 2007
I think it would be better if we just dropped the University bit, and substitute it with; The National Institute of Ideological and Pathological Monkeys and Moronic Court Jester of The Thievery Foundation ; Griffith Uni comes second; and undoubtable a further long list.
All of us should be worried that at some point in the future when reality hits home, there will be an awfully big mess that has to be cleaned up.
Those thoughts on the clean up are sought after now.
All of us should be worried that at some point in the future when reality hits home, there will be an awfully big mess that has to be cleaned up.
Those thoughts on the clean up are sought after now.
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August 31, 2007
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