June 21, 2012

What If Sullivan Is Reinstated? Experts Consider How Power Dynamics Could Change at UVa

U. of Virginia's President Puts Apps in Their Place 1

Tom Cogill for The Chronicle

Teresa Sullivan, ousted as UVa's president, has said she would return if her chief critic on the board resigns.

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Tom Cogill for The Chronicle

Teresa Sullivan, ousted as UVa's president, has said she would return if her chief critic on the board resigns.

By Jack Stripling

Nearly two weeks after Teresa A. Sullivan was forced to resign as president of the University of Virginia, a push to reinstate her appears to have traction. The Board of Visitors announced Thursday that it would meet on Tuesday to "discuss possible changes in the terms of employment of the president." The announcement follows a statement Thursday from the college's deans, who voiced support for Ms. Sullivan's reappointment. The Faculty Senate has also endorsed her reinstatement.

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