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Turmoil at Bob Jones University

Discussion in 'Baptist Colleges & Seminaries' started by Jerome, Mar 31, 2023.

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  1. Jerome

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    #1 Jerome, Mar 31, 2023
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    I know they were rather ruff with dealing with plebs
     
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    BJU senior leadership (administration and faculty) want trustee board vice chairman Hantz Bernard gone too

    "After news of Pettit’s resignation became public, nearly all the senior leadership at the university — including vice presidents, deans and the leaders of the faculty advisory committee — sent a letter to the board of trustees, asking for chairman Lewis to be removed....The letter also asked that Hantz Bernard, another trustee, be removed as well."

    "On Thursday (March 6), the board sent a letter to the school administration, staff, faculty and students...defending the board’s authority....The letter also expressed confidence in Lewis and said he acted with the board’s support....However, not long after that letter went out, the university sent out a press release saying Lewis had resigned, effective immediately."
     
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    @anyone in the know?

    it would seem to me that his staying is a good thing?

    I live in Greenville and was wondering

    thanks
     
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    Depends on your own preferences. I've been told he is somewhat progressive in that he has shed some of the old rules. One young lady interviewed said that he brought BJU into the 21st century. What that means is only speculation in my case. :Coffee
     
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    Nah.

    Pettit's gone, post-Commencement. Exactly as he said in his 'I quit' announcement when the deadline date in his 'ultimatum' passed, for the trustee chairman to step down, and he hadn't (yet).

    May 16, 2023 ❧ BJU Interim Leadership Team appointed, search will begin soon for an "individual" to lead the university

    "The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Alan Benson acting CEO....Benson..has been serving as executive vice president for student development and ministry advancement....Teaming with Benson will be Dr. Gary Weier and Dr. Bruce McAllister. Weier is provost and executive vice president for academic affairs....McAllister is director of ministry relations at GFA Missions"

    "'We are confident this is the right team to lead the University through this time of transition,' said [new] BJU Board Chairman Dr. Sam Dawson. 'We trust God will guide our steps as we look for the individual who will lead the University as we approach our century mark.' The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees will comprise the search committee and will initiate the search for a new president shortly."
     
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    Thanks for posting this. I got the email, but have been hugely busy. We'll see which BJU faction has won, I suppose. It's not the BJU of the current students' grandpas, either way.
     
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    He let the girls on the volleyball and basketball team wear shorts. That was THE ISSUE!!!!
     
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    Well, that one will lose some supporters! What was he thinking??
     
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    MY goodness - are they headed for mixed swimmig?
     
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    One of the board members took photos of girls on one of the teams and showed them to other board members and said "Look, they focus on their boobs and butts." And that is merely my quote of them.
     
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    I'm sure you realize that I was half joking -
    but when it comes to swimming - and in order to win - the less the better
    in fact - some females will get a buzz cut accuse every 1/10 of a second cn add up!
     
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    Of course i do. I get your humor.
     
    #17 Piper, May 26, 2023
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