Benhabib said Rudenstine's decision could damage future efforts to Although the administration has complained in the past that the departments do not send them qualified female tenure candidates, Honig's case was strong, Benhabib said. Honig has published two books and a collection of essays, meeting one of the most important qualifications for tenure, she said. "This [decision] is simply infuriating and it suggests the presence of a double standard," Benhabib said. Both Benhabib and Jardine said they hoped Rudenstine would reconsider his decision. "We would like to work together with President Rudenstine," Benhabib said. "These cases are complicated and I believe that the president has acted in good faith all along." Jardine said she agreed with Benhabib. "I think people just want to try to understand what could have possibly moved the president to make this decision," she added. Rudenstine could not be reached for comment yesterday. --Chana R. Schoenberger contributed to the reporting of this story.
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