Below are letters from the College Republicans, University Democrats and the Burke Society, a prominent conservative group on Grounds, which condemn the Board of Visitors' handling of President Teresa Sullivan's forced resignation:
College Republicans
June 19
Dear Governor McDonnell,
It is regrettable that we must contact you under these circumstances. The recent events at the University of Virginia have created great tension and confusion for all members of the UVA community. The lack of transparency among the Board of Visitors has caused a palpable breakdown of trust in the keepers of Mr. Jefferson's University.
The Executive Board of the College Republicans at the University of Virginia believes that, in principle, the Governor should generally not involve himself in University affairs, except in extraordinary times. The events of the last week, unprecedented in the University's history, are certainly extraordinary times. We call upon you to address the issue in-depth.
Secondly, we call upon you to seek increased transparency and communication between the Board of Visitors and the UVA community. The Board's lack of substantive statements has fueled an assortment of conspiracy theories and a fear among the UVA community of what this may mean for the future of the University
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