From 2000 until May of 2007, Alvin was a tenured professor of Nuclear Engineering and Head of

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From 2000 until May of 2007, Alvin was a tenured professor of Nuclear Engineering and Head of the Department in the State University's College of Engineering. His contract for each academic year, including the present one, appointed him to the current position.

In the fall of 2006, the Dean of the College of Engineering criticized Alvin in a private interview with him, saying that Alvin seemed to be placing the welfare of the department above that of the college by applying for funds independently rather than jointly.

In May of 2007, the Dean dismissed Alvin as head, and left his status as professor and his salary unaffected. This action was taken without a formal hearing; the Dean simply called Alvin into his office and informed him of the dismissal. The Dean then wrote a memorandum to the faculty saying that the dismissal in no way reflects on Alvin's excellence as a professor, but is necessary because of his inability to work harmoniously with his fellow heads of departments at the college.

Alvin says that the University's tradition has been that a head of department can be removed at any time with or without cause. Alvin would like to force the University to reinstate him until he is granted a hearing at which he can vindicate himself.

Can he do so? Discuss fully.