Post by Aggie One on Sept 9, 2016 9:44:57 GMT -5
FAMU President Mangum could step down Sept. 15
Byron Dobson, Democrat senior writer 4:42 p.m. EDT September 2, 2016
Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum could step down as early as Sept. 15 under a proposal put forward by a committee formed to resolve her tenure.
The FAMU committee approved a proposal that would allow Mangum to step down but remain as a university employee through the end of her contract in April 2017. If the full Board of Trustees approves, Mangum would step down immediately.
But Mangum, who was listening on the phone as the Special Committee on Presidential Leadership met in Orlando, said there needs to be further discussion on her status between her private attorney and the trustees’ legal counsel.
Mangum told committee members she had some issues with the proposal, which committee chairman Thomas Dortch said had been discussed with her private attorney.
“Some of the items suggested have not been finalized, especially my stepping down," Mangum said. "That is not my intention. My intent has never been to resign.”
Voting in favor of the proposal Friday were trustees Dortch, Bettye Grable, David Lawrence and Belvin Perry. Trustee and acting SGA President Jaylen Smith did not participate in the meeting.
For the rest of the story:
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/09/02/famu-president-mangum-could-step-down-sept-15/89768958/
Byron Dobson, Democrat senior writer 4:42 p.m. EDT September 2, 2016
Florida A&M University President Elmira Mangum could step down as early as Sept. 15 under a proposal put forward by a committee formed to resolve her tenure.
The FAMU committee approved a proposal that would allow Mangum to step down but remain as a university employee through the end of her contract in April 2017. If the full Board of Trustees approves, Mangum would step down immediately.
But Mangum, who was listening on the phone as the Special Committee on Presidential Leadership met in Orlando, said there needs to be further discussion on her status between her private attorney and the trustees’ legal counsel.
Mangum told committee members she had some issues with the proposal, which committee chairman Thomas Dortch said had been discussed with her private attorney.
“Some of the items suggested have not been finalized, especially my stepping down," Mangum said. "That is not my intention. My intent has never been to resign.”
Voting in favor of the proposal Friday were trustees Dortch, Bettye Grable, David Lawrence and Belvin Perry. Trustee and acting SGA President Jaylen Smith did not participate in the meeting.
For the rest of the story:
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/09/02/famu-president-mangum-could-step-down-sept-15/89768958/
