Just a quick post to note that earlier today, R William Funk & Associates withdrew from the FSU Presidential search. For more information, please see http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/fsu-presidential-search-consultant-bill-funk-abruptly-resigns/2183641
As I state in this article, perhaps this, coupled with the "re-opening" of the search, are the first steps toward a more open, fair, and transparent search process. But again, more work needs to be done to reset the search. The resolutions passed by the Faculty Senate provide some guidance that I hope the Presidential Search Advisory Committee will follow when it meets Wednesday, June 11, at 10am in 208 Turnbull Center on the FSU campus.
For additional information about the search firm:
A copy of the memo can be found here: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/fsu-presidential-search-consultant-bill-funk-resigns/2183589
An Inside Higher Ed article about the search firm and the Faculty Senate resolution stating no confidence in the firm can be found here: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/06/06/florida-state-u-faculty-open-new-front-battle-over-presidential-searches#sthash.Iy5lPiii.dpbs
