Announcing new Recycling Coordinator - June 1991

Dr. Hana Steel "received a doctorate degree in sociology from More University in Lafayette, Calif." (Maui News, 6/2/91)

The Upcountry News - January 13, 1995 [in blue]:

More University is an unaccredited school that is registered in the state of California. Their Ph.D. is not recognized by traditional academic institutions.

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While More University is not listed in the Higher Education Directory or the Directory of Post Secondary Institutions, it is listed in the 1988 Bear's Guide to Earning Non-Traditional Degrees, which says it is known for having "the best sex information in the world."

More University curriculum handbook, course descriptions - 1993 [in red]:

Advanced Fundamentals of Sensuality
A lecture and laboratory course about the anatomy and psycho-physiology of coition. Students work with partners and are encouraged to do research and experimentation. Explains neurophysical interrelationships on the genitilia and in-depth analysis of engorgement, lubrication, seminal secretion and introidal and cervical involvements in genital sexing. Also includes out of class assignments. This course has mid-term and final exams for which letter grades are given. Six weeks, one session per week. Lecture/discussion, lab. Prerequisites: Basic Sensuality, Advanced Sensuality, Fundamentals of Sensuality, and consent of the instructor. Tuition: $375.00.

More University offers two Ph.D.s: one in alternate lifestyles and one in sensuality, according to information from the university.

Steel now says her graduate work was in "the study of lifestyles" ... Calling herself a doctor is not misleading, she maintained.

Basic Hexing
Analysis of relationships of common social assumptions regarding the emotional responses to linguistic and esthetic symbols, including elements of witchcraft, curses and benedictions, rites and ceremonies, esoteric practices, games of exclusion, mystery, perfection, deprivation. Also investigates dynamics of role playing in groups, manipulative practices, advertising and sales, religious and social movements. Two day, six sessions. Lecture/discussion, lab. Tuition: $250.00.

Mayor Linda Crockett Lingle said that what counts is that Steel has run a "model program" [false] and is recognized by a national organization as a leader in the recycling field[false]. Lingle said she isn't concerned that Hana Steel's Ph.D. is from a non-accredited university.

"The Ph.D. was not relevant," said Lingle. "She was not hired because of her Ph.D."