W&M President Fired

dolphinlover
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:42:55 +0000

The BOV released a statement last fall about the review process. It has been known for some time that there were questions as to whether or not he would be renewed. They asked for input from alumni, faculty and friends of the College. Nichol approved of this review process, I might add, and welcomed it.

[Board issues statement on review process | University Relations](W&M News)

The BOV released a statement last fall about the review process. They asked for input from alumni, faculty and friends of the College. Nichol approved of this review process, I might add, and welcomed it.

The BOV is trying to let Nichol go graciously by not speaking out against him. It just wouldn’t be professional. However, Nichol did not choose the same road. Much of Nichol’s statement was inflammatory and downright false. I very much felt that he was trying to incite chaos and division by playing on students emotions. He was not let go for any of the controversial issues he cited, and the College has been assured they will continue to bring diversity and the Gateway Program, etc.

Furthermore it is common to receive severance packages for transition purposes. If he chooses to call it hush money or a bribe, again, he is choosing to inflame the situation and that is certainly not in W&M’s best interest.

The BOV is trying to let Nichol go graciously by not speaking out against him. It just wouldn’t be professional. However, Nichol did not choose the same road. Much of Nichol’s statement was inflammatory and downright false. I very much felt that he was trying to incite chaos and division by playing on emotions, all while skewing the facts. He was not let go for any of the controversial issues he cited, and the College has been assured they will continue to bring diversity and the Gateway Program, etc. Gene Nichol has brought many great things during his time, but he has also caused much division. It isn’t a matter of William and Mary not wanting to move forward, but the fact they wish to move forward TOGETHER. The simple fact is that Mr. Nichol lacks the managerial and fundraising skills needed.

Furthermore it is common to receive severance packages for transition purposes. If he chooses to call it hush money or a bribe, again, he is choosing to inflame the situation and that is certainly not in W&M’s best interest.