April 29, 2008...1:57 pm
Calls for Garrison’s Resignation Increase
Turns out we’re not the only one calling for WVU President Mike Garrison to resign following a recent report regarding the administration’s involvement in the Heather Bresch ordeal. This is where WVU thought it would be smart to give Bresch, daughter of WVa Governor Joe Manchin and a Mylan, Inc., employee a MBA degree she did not deserve. Garrison is a personal friend of Manchin and Bresch.
Add Peter Kalis, a WVU alum and Pittsburgh lawyer and was a Rhodes Scholar at WVU, to those saying Garrison should resign. He says,
When the chips were on the table, WVU, an institution that we all love and honor, acted like a dishonest political institution rather than an honest academic institution.
Agreed.
Garrison doesn’t, sadly. He told the Board of Governors,
I have no plans to resign.
He should have plans to resign as he has harmed the school’s academic reputation with his actions and involvement in this case. His job is to protect the school’s reputation and so far he has done nothing but harm this reputation of a great institution.
It’s time for Garrison to step aside.
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April 29, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Mr. Garrison refuses to answer reporters question pertaining to the presence of several members of his staff in the ill-fated “decision meeting”. He instead very carefully referred back to the panel’s report. Mr. Garrison, please answer the question directly. Why were several members of your personal staff in the meeting? If you can clearly articulate an honest answer to this question, you would be more likely to gain support from students, staff, faculty, alumni, and financial supporters.
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