Resolution 0304-01R
October 27, 2003
University Senate
Introduced by Current and Past Senate Chairs
David McCaffrey, John Pipkin, Marjorie Pryse, and Edelgard Wulfert
Whereas rumors have appeared in the press that University at Albany
President KarenHitchcock is on the verge of leaving after alleged
clashes with SUNY Chancellor Robert King, and that these clashes are
of a politicized nature,
The University at Albany Senate hereby resolves:
1.That expressions of dissent by faculty with individual decisions
are part of a healthy environment, that they should not be
regarded as tantamount to a call for the Chancellor to replace
the President, and that the Senate does not regard such a move
as appropriate;
2.To urge Chancellor King to keep political considerations out of
the evaluation of Chief Administrative Officers of State
University of New York campuses; and
3.To affirm our strong support for President Karen Hitchcock, to
affirm our
confidence in her leadership, and to convey this resolution to the
Chancellor.
Resolution passed by an overwhelming majority.
