During Jim Ryan’s tenure as University president, he pledged to improve the University’s relationship with Charlottesville and Albemarle County. At the end of his tenure, many of those promises remain unfulfilled.
The special committee to nominate the 10th president was announced Friday.
The committee includes most sitting members of the Board of Visitors, other faculty representatives and alumni and just one current undergraduate student, who is also a sitting member of the Board.
This contract, originally established in 2018 when Ryan was hired, was renewed in 2022 and outlines the terms of his employment, including salary and benefits.
While the Jefferson Council argues that Ryan violated the University's founding mission, historians suggest that even Jefferson’s own views were far from consistent.
The resolution requests that five students be included on the search committee, and that the Board of Visitors provides key updates to the student body throughout the search process.
Sheehy’s role involved overseeing the work of around 2,500 University employees, including custodians, architects and engineers.
In many cases, a no-confidence vote may soon be followed by steps taken to remove the leadership that may be acting against the wishes of a community.
Kibbe’s departure marks the end of an ongoing battle between U.Va. Health employees and their senior leadership.
At the time of publication, the academic deans had received no response from the Board regarding their offer to meet with the Board “as soon as possible.”
In an informal Q&A session, audience members asked about threats to federal research, the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University, potential shifts in the Democratic Party and more.
For the first time in its 45-year history, SLI is featuring both four week and eight week options, where it previously only offered an eight week program.
"The Faculty Senate expresses no confidence in the Board of Visitors for not protecting the University and its president from outside interference," the resolution read.
Rectors were in attendance for part of Wednesday’s emergency meeting and were asked about the interim president selection process.
The University has a historical tradition of student self-governance, which allows students to take part in decision-making processes.
Following the news of University President Jim Ryan’s resignation under pressure from the Department of Justice, hundreds of University faculty and staff attended a town hall meeting July 2 to discuss how the University got to this point and what will come next.
The top Democrat in the Senate warned in particular about choosing former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, or any other candidate without a higher education background.
The Jefferson Council, a conservative alumni group, has advocated for Ryan’s removal for years, and now, Jefferson Council President Joel Gardner hopes that this “turning point” is taken advantage of.
During the conversation, faculty raised several questions about the external pressure that led to Ryan’s resignation, how concerned faculty may respond and how the process of finding a new President will be run.
Despite recent government actions, the Academic and Student Life Committee is not concerned with the strength of its 2027 submission to SACSCOC.
