Chancellor Wise is staying right where she belongs because we refused to let the administration push her out. The Board of Trustees finally backed down and recognized that our campus stands behind her leadership. Let this be a clear signal to the powers that be that we are paying attention …
November 27, 2014
Final supporters
To: Robert A. Easter, Ph.D.
President, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Cc: Christopher G. Kennedy,
Chairman Board of Trustees, University of Illinois
Letter of confidence and support for Chancellor Wise.Three years ago we welcomed Chancellor Phyllis Wise to lead our campus forward and to continue our long-standing tradition of excellence in education, research and public service. From the start of her tenure, we recognized in her the resolve and determination we expect from our Chancellor, and very quickly we benefited from the wisdom of her leadership during the turbulent times of the Hogan presidency.
We are writing to voice our unequivocal support for Chancellor Wise and to express our continued confidence in her leadership of this university.
We support Chancellor Wise because of her sense of duty, her measured judgment and her principles of collegiality, inquiry and inclusiveness. She has dedicated herself to the challenges of leadership of a land grant, public university of reputation and impact that reach beyond the boundaries of our state, to the nation and to the world.
We support her for the way she has embraced and supports our aspirations to thrive as a community dedicated to diversity, freedom and respect.
We support her for her inclusive and collaborative way of bringing faculty, staff and students together in the conversations that informed a bold strategic plan for our Campus, rich in new initiatives and new opportunities to advance our excellence and amplify our relevance and impact to the world.
We stand united behind Chancellor Wise and her call to us to "make no little plans." She believes in the ability of our Campus to aim high and reach higher. We trust her judgment and recognize that she often must make difficult decisions based on information and perspectives that cannot immediately be shared with all of us. In those extraordinary events, she always strives to help the campus community understand the context and reasoning behind decisions, and she always takes responsibility for her decisions.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
The Board of Trustees can no longer ignore this swell of support because it is clear that our campus stands firmly behind Chancellor Wise. It is time for them to stop their stalling tactics and acknowledge that the university leadership has our full backing.
Reached 100 supporters
September 4, 2014
6 Comments
Finally some calm leadership. She has my full confidence.
WE NEED HER LEADERSHIP. Shes been great for the university and deserves to finish what she started.
Wise is the best thing to happen to U of I in a long time. Stand by her.
She has been a steady hand when we needed one most. Keep her on board.
I really appreciate how she handles the tough conversations. Its not easy being in that spot but she does it with grace.
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Chancellor Wise is staying right where she belongs because we refused to let the administration push her out. The Board of Trustees finally backed down and recognized that our campus stands behind her leadership. Let this be a clear signal to the powers that be that we are paying attention …
November 27, 2014
Final supporters
To: Robert A. Easter, Ph.D.
President, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Cc: Christopher G. Kennedy,
Chairman Board of Trustees, University of Illinois
Letter of confidence and support for Chancellor Wise.Three years ago we welcomed Chancellor Phyllis Wise to lead our campus forward and to continue our long-standing tradition of excellence in education, research and public service. From the start of her tenure, we recognized in her the resolve and determination we expect from our Chancellor, and very quickly we benefited from the wisdom of her leadership during the turbulent times of the Hogan presidency.
We are writing to voice our unequivocal support for Chancellor Wise and to express our continued confidence in her leadership of this university.
We support Chancellor Wise because of her sense of duty, her measured judgment and her principles of collegiality, inquiry and inclusiveness. She has dedicated herself to the challenges of leadership of a land grant, public university of reputation and impact that reach beyond the boundaries of our state, to the nation and to the world.
We support her for the way she has embraced and supports our aspirations to thrive as a community dedicated to diversity, freedom and respect.
We support her for her inclusive and collaborative way of bringing faculty, staff and students together in the conversations that informed a bold strategic plan for our Campus, rich in new initiatives and new opportunities to advance our excellence and amplify our relevance and impact to the world.
We stand united behind Chancellor Wise and her call to us to "make no little plans." She believes in the ability of our Campus to aim high and reach higher. We trust her judgment and recognize that she often must make difficult decisions based on information and perspectives that cannot immediately be shared with all of us. In those extraordinary events, she always strives to help the campus community understand the context and reasoning behind decisions, and she always takes responsibility for her decisions.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
The Board of Trustees can no longer ignore this swell of support because it is clear that our campus stands firmly behind Chancellor Wise. It is time for them to stop their stalling tactics and acknowledge that the university leadership has our full backing.
Reached 100 supporters
September 4, 2014
6 Comments
Phyllis is doing a great job. Ignore the loud minority who just like to complain about everything.
Finally some calm leadership. She has my full confidence.
WE NEED HER LEADERSHIP. Shes been great for the university and deserves to finish what she started.
Wise is the best thing to happen to U of I in a long time. Stand by her.
She has been a steady hand when we needed one most. Keep her on board.
I really appreciate how she handles the tough conversations. Its not easy being in that spot but she does it with grace.
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Phyllis is doing a great job. Ignore the loud minority who just like to complain about everything.