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[School] California State University, Channel Islands [Issue and Date] Campus visit involves faculty "cohorts" (2/07 and ongoing) -- The entire campus is involved in two-day cattle calls of 30-40 applicants forming a "cohort." It's very much a beauty/popularity contest, and unfortunately, many of those in the cohort were inside candidates and/or spousal hires. My cohort included several pairs of candidates for the same position, and one member of the hiring committee didn't even show up the second day. Also, after the campus visit, referees were contacted and asked to fill out lengthy forms that included questions including whether the potential hire has a neat appearance and uses proper hygiene!?!?!?! Needless to say, my referees were horrified, and glad I didn't end up there... Monstrous, and yet I'd drop everything for a job there! [Department] 
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