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(June 14, 2010) Gordon C. Cannon, University Ombudsman A question directed to Ombudsman Gordon Claude Cannon at his deposition on April 16, 2010 about his investigation of Professor DePree with the charge of recommending whether to terminate DePree’s tenure and employment: Did you undergo any special training in preparation to be an ombudsman?
Nope.

(June 10, 2010) GH Chatter As expected, the editorial about USM ombudsman Gordon Cannon is creating buzz. Some are saying that he can now be added to the list of USM “officials” to keep an eye on. Being compared to the likes of former CoB dean Harold Doty, as Cannon is in that editorial, is not a check in Cannon’s plus column. It is also being noted that the job of USM ombudsman might not be one to consider for someone who has lofty career aspirations, since it appears as though being called upon to do the administration’s dirty work is part of the job description.

(June 15, 2010) Gordon C. Cannon, University Ombudsman A question directed to Ombudsman Gordon Claude Cannon at his deposition on April 16, 2010 about his investigation of Professor DePree: “If (someone) told you something, and it wasn't true, and you based your recommendation (in your ombudsman report) on that fact, would that change your recommendation?” Cannon: “I don't think it would change anything.”

(June 16, 2010) 31st & Pearl Cannonized The new USMNEWS.net series about USM scientist Gordon Cannon’s recent stint as ombudsman is opening eyes. Cannon’s work on behalf of the Martha Saunders administration’s investigation of the USMNEWS.net editor is looking like one of the more glaring examples of sycophancy seen in quite some time. That administration, represented at times by Cannon, appears to be averse to due process/procedural integrity, principles our country stands for in daily life. What’s not shown in writing by the new series is covered well by the accompanying photo of Cannon, which is inserted below. “Arrogance” is just a beginning.

(June 15, 2010) Gordon C. Cannon, University Ombudsman Question: Did you request any substantiation of those allegations from the faculty that you interviewed? Cannon: Documentary, no. If Dr. Cannon had asked for “substantiation of these allegations,” he would have found that there was none. However, Dr. Cannon didn’t seem to care whether there was any “substantiation”. The allegations were enough for him.