The AP just posted a story this morning saying that the president of West Virginia University, Mike Garrison, is going to resign effective September 2008.
The article states, "Though an independent panel found there was no evidence of Garrison's interference, it was on his watch last fall that WVU administrators added courses and grades to Bresch's incomplete transcript, awarding her a 1998 executive master's business of administration degree she'd been claiming on her resume."
"The controversy has prompted newspapers and alumni to call for Garrison to resign. Also, a growing number of alumni have said they would not donate until Garrison left."
After two votes of no confidence by his faculty and significant press coverage, Garrison chose to resign.
His resignation included the following language: "After careful reflection, I have determined I am the one person who is uniquely situated to stop this dialogue with my decision. It is the most difficult decision I have ever faced. But it is a clear decision with a clear outcome."
I wish President Garrison and his family the best. Hope is not a strategy, but let's hope WVU and President Garrison now are able to turn the corner.
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