Rose President has resigned

[y2kwizard]

<p>For those of you who haven’t heard yet, Jack Midgley recently resigned his position as President of Rose-Hulman. He left amid great controversy surrounding his brusque administrative style. Many said that he was dishonest, rude, and generally immoral, qualities which Rose certainly does not condone.</p>

<p>For more about this, check out <a href=“http://www.aboutmidgley.com%5B/url%5D”>www.aboutmidgley.com</a> . Here’s the press release about Midgley’s resignation:</p>

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From David Piker, 5:59 a.m., Sunday, June 12:</p>

<p>Statement from Robert Bright, Chairman of the Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology Board of Trustees, issued Sunday, June 12, 2005.</p>

<p>Rose-Hulman President Jack Midgley resigned Saturday, June 11. We are
very grateful for his accomplishments during his tenure which include:</p>

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<li><p>The creation of a 2005-06 budget that includes the lowest tuition
increase in 10 years, hiring of 6 new faculty and the largest allocation
to the Dean’s equipment fund.</p></li>
<li><p>The launch of the Rose-Hulman 2015 project to plan the long range
future of the Institute.</p></li>
<li><p>Funding from the Lilly Endowment to create junior faculty incentive
grants and continued support for the Homework Hotline.</p></li>
<li><p>Refocusing of the Ventures program toward its core academic mission.</p></li>
<li><p>Long term agreement with the Indianapolis Colts and the creation of
the Colts Minority Science and Engineering Scholarships.</p></li>
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<p>We wish Jack Midgley well in his future endeavors.</p>

<p>According to the bylaws of the Board of Trustees, as the Board’s
Chairman, I will serve as the corporate executive officer until the
Board appoints an interim president which will occur as soon as is
practical. The Board is committed to working in a renewed fashion with
the administration and the campus community in their respective roles,
closely monitoring progress toward goals that unite us as a team. These
include progress in campus relationships, performance in our respective
duties, and institutional progress toward Rose-Hulman 2015. All of this
will occur while honoring the traditional values of the Institute.</p>

<p>Your board is listening and working hard in directions we believe are as
fair, honest and wise as possible. We know that as a member of the Rose
family you will continue your commitment to do the same every day.

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