In a widely circulated message sent to students, families, and alums,the University of Virginia Board of Visitors and UVa President Teresa Sullivan announced Sullivan's resignation effective August 15,2012.“We express our deepappreciation to President Sullivan for her effective stewardship of theUniversity,” said Helen Dragas and Mark Kington, on behalf of the UVa Board of Visitors. “She is a much respectededucator, as well as a visible presence in the University community and aprominent voice in higher education.”At a press conference later in the day, Ms. Dragas went on to explain that the Board made the decision based on University needs for a "bold strategic, visionary leader to take us to the next level." Also hinting at possibledisagreements with the board, President Sullivan commented, “Although the boardand I have a philosophical difference of opinion, I will always treasure havinghad the opportunity to work with so many gifted faculty and staff, talentedstudents, and loyal alumni. I am alsograteful for the privilege to have worked with our extraordinary vicepresidents and deans.”The statement from the Boardgoes on to say:“For the past year, the Board has had ongoingdiscussions about the importance of developing, articulating and acting on aclear and concrete strategic vision. The Board believes that in therapidly changing and highly pressurized external environment in both healthcare and in academia, the University needs to remain at the forefront ofchange.
"In service to that vision, the Board is committed to preserving the legacy withwhich we have been entrusted. At the core of that legacy is the qualityand care of our faculty and staff. We have made a clear choice to act in the bestinterest of all concerned."Sullivan was the University’s eighth President and the first woman to hold thepost. She succeeded John T. Casteen III,who served as the University’s president for 20 years. Notably, Sullivan did not come from among the University’s extensive network of “loyalalumni.” Her tenure ends just two yearsafter assuming office.
The Board of Visitors plans to move quickly to name an interim president and tobegin a search for a new leader.
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