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Considering that Mr. G contributed almost zero to the department in six years, he was politely shown the door. I think you would also show the door to an employee if he did not meet your expectations for performance.

Really? Dr Gonzalez authored nearly 70 peer-reviewed papers (21 papers since 2002), co-authored a major college level astronomy textbook, his work led to the discovery of two new planets, his research was featured in Science, Nature, and the cover of Scientific American. He discovered the ‘Galactic Habitable Zone’ and was issued a $58,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation that paid 25 percent of his salary at Iowa State for three years. Furthermore, ISU endorsed his research by administering the grant.

I believe your statement is unfounded and I stand by my statement. I do believe Dr. Gonzales has been treated unfairly due to preconceived beliefs of others.

discovery of two new planets, his research was featured in Science, Nature, and the cover of Scientific American. He discovered the ‘Galactic Habitable Zone’

Every person alive has 'discovered' the "Galactic Habitable Zone". Nothing new here!

and was issued a $58,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation that paid 25 percent of his salary at Iowa State for three years. I pulled in more than that as a graduate student. No big deal. $58K over six years is less than 10k per year.