I honestly never thought I would be typing this but President Powers is staying and we actually pulled it off. Maybe people finally realized that you cannot just treat such a massive institution like a political pawn in some game that nobody even asked for. Thank you for staying loud …
August 16, 2014
Final supporters
For three years, UT Austin has been the subject of a politically motivated campaign to attack and discredit our President, Bill Powers. During his tenure, President Powers has advanced UT Austin in remarkable ways including reforming our core curriculum, creating the first medical school at a tier one university in over 50 years, and successfully leading a three billion dollar capital campaign. President Powers was also elected by fellow university presidents to be Chairman of the Association of American Universities, a group of the 61 leading universities in the nation. Despite leading UT Austin to such significant accomplishments, being recognized as a national leader in higher education, and enjoying strong support from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Chancellor Cigarroa has issued an ultimatum to President Powers: resign or be fired on July 10.
This isn't the first time we've heard these rumors and they always arise in the summer, a deliberate attempt by the Board of Regents to hide from the university community while so many are away for the summer. Longhorns, President Powers has stood up for us time and time again.It's time to stand with him. Contact Chancellor Cigarroa ([email protected])to express your support and Stand with President Powers. #StandwithPowers
Updates
Reached 10,000 supporters
July 7, 2014
July 6, 2014
We are hunting for that ten thousand mark and it feels like the momentum is finally shifting in our favor even though the board is still trying to ignore the noise. Send the link to a few people right now because hitting that milestone before they try to make a move is the only way we keep the pressure sky high.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 5, 2014
Reached 100 supporters
July 5, 2014
July 3, 2014
The momentum is picking up and I honestly cannot believe how fast the count is jumping right now. We need to hit that one thousand mark before the Board hears a peep from us so keep telling people because this is the moment where we really show how many of us are paying attention.
July 2, 2014
Look at these numbers climbing up and honestly it makes my head spin a little because I just wanted to see if anyone else was feeling this frustration too. If we can get this to reach that first hundred mark before the weekend hits I think we might actually have something that the board can't just brush off or ignore like they usually do. Please just put this on your feed or send it to a group chat because I really need people to see that we are not just going to sit here and let this happen.
40 Comments
If not for President Powers, I probably would not have had the unique opportunity to find my direction as a freshman in the School of Undergraduate Studies; having just graduated in May after only four years, I'm now working as a structural engineer EIT and preparing to enter graduate school to earn my masters degree in the fall. I stand with Bill Powers.
As a recent PhD graduate from UT-Austin, I know how Powers strong leadership was always felt throughout the campus. Rick Perry and his cronies should stop take their petty partisan politics elsewhere, and stop meddling with this respected institution of higher education.
Academics and administrators across the US are watching this sordid affair. Should President Powers be forced out, UT's chance of attracting a world-class President will be minuscule. And that would be a loss to us all! On a side note - Is the admissions process at Universities influenced by politicians? Really? Gosh I thought American politicians were a different breed!
As a UT grad student at the Butler School of Music, I definitely support President Powers. If Rick Perry had his way with disciplines being rewarded based on ROIs, the music school would be doomed.
I have two graduate degrees from UT. I began my law degree when Bill Powers was still running the law school. He has done tremendous things for the University. I am sickened by the power grab being attempted by those who would seek to turn UT into little more than a glorified trade school. Shame. Shame. I stand with President Powers.
Texas Student Media will be publishing a commemorative edition, "Powers Retrospective" on May 22. Content will be culled from the Daily Texan and Cactus, produced during his nine-year term. You can 'sign' the publication at farewellpowers.com and support student media at the same time.
My wife, Kimberly, and I are graduates of the McCombs School and Life a Members of Texas Exes. We are active with Texas Parents, serving on the Advisory Board, and we have two children currently enrolled at UT Austin. We are dismayed and disappointed about the BoR and Chancellor's attempts to oust President Bill Powers. We have witnessed first-hand the powerful leadership and vision that President Powers provides to UT. We fully support President Powers and believe he should be allowed to complete his service to the University on a timetable that is appropriate for a gifted and talented leader.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Copy link or share directly
I honestly never thought I would be typing this but President Powers is staying and we actually pulled it off. Maybe people finally realized that you cannot just treat such a massive institution like a political pawn in some game that nobody even asked for. Thank you for staying loud …
August 16, 2014
Final supporters
For three years, UT Austin has been the subject of a politically motivated campaign to attack and discredit our President, Bill Powers. During his tenure, President Powers has advanced UT Austin in remarkable ways including reforming our core curriculum, creating the first medical school at a tier one university in over 50 years, and successfully leading a three billion dollar capital campaign. President Powers was also elected by fellow university presidents to be Chairman of the Association of American Universities, a group of the 61 leading universities in the nation. Despite leading UT Austin to such significant accomplishments, being recognized as a national leader in higher education, and enjoying strong support from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, Chancellor Cigarroa has issued an ultimatum to President Powers: resign or be fired on July 10.
This isn't the first time we've heard these rumors and they always arise in the summer, a deliberate attempt by the Board of Regents to hide from the university community while so many are away for the summer. Longhorns, President Powers has stood up for us time and time again.It's time to stand with him. Contact Chancellor Cigarroa ([email protected])to express your support and Stand with President Powers. #StandwithPowers
Updates
Reached 10,000 supporters
July 7, 2014
July 6, 2014
We are hunting for that ten thousand mark and it feels like the momentum is finally shifting in our favor even though the board is still trying to ignore the noise. Send the link to a few people right now because hitting that milestone before they try to make a move is the only way we keep the pressure sky high.
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 5, 2014
Reached 100 supporters
July 5, 2014
July 3, 2014
The momentum is picking up and I honestly cannot believe how fast the count is jumping right now. We need to hit that one thousand mark before the Board hears a peep from us so keep telling people because this is the moment where we really show how many of us are paying attention.
July 2, 2014
Look at these numbers climbing up and honestly it makes my head spin a little because I just wanted to see if anyone else was feeling this frustration too. If we can get this to reach that first hundred mark before the weekend hits I think we might actually have something that the board can't just brush off or ignore like they usually do. Please just put this on your feed or send it to a group chat because I really need people to see that we are not just going to sit here and let this happen.
40 Comments
As a 24 year member of the faculty, I have nothing but admiration for President Powers. He has been a strong leader who has greatly enhanced the reputation of our University during his tenure.
If not for President Powers, I probably would not have had the unique opportunity to find my direction as a freshman in the School of Undergraduate Studies; having just graduated in May after only four years, I'm now working as a structural engineer EIT and preparing to enter graduate school to earn my masters degree in the fall. I stand with Bill Powers.
As a recent PhD graduate from UT-Austin, I know how Powers strong leadership was always felt throughout the campus. Rick Perry and his cronies should stop take their petty partisan politics elsewhere, and stop meddling with this respected institution of higher education.
Academics and administrators across the US are watching this sordid affair. Should President Powers be forced out, UT's chance of attracting a world-class President will be minuscule. And that would be a loss to us all! On a side note - Is the admissions process at Universities influenced by politicians? Really? Gosh I thought American politicians were a different breed!
As a UT grad student at the Butler School of Music, I definitely support President Powers. If Rick Perry had his way with disciplines being rewarded based on ROIs, the music school would be doomed.
I have two graduate degrees from UT. I began my law degree when Bill Powers was still running the law school. He has done tremendous things for the University. I am sickened by the power grab being attempted by those who would seek to turn UT into little more than a glorified trade school. Shame. Shame. I stand with President Powers.
Texas Student Media will be publishing a commemorative edition, "Powers Retrospective" on May 22. Content will be culled from the Daily Texan and Cactus, produced during his nine-year term. You can 'sign' the publication at farewellpowers.com and support student media at the same time.
My wife, Kimberly, and I are graduates of the McCombs School and Life a Members of Texas Exes. We are active with Texas Parents, serving on the Advisory Board, and we have two children currently enrolled at UT Austin. We are dismayed and disappointed about the BoR and Chancellor's attempts to oust President Bill Powers. We have witnessed first-hand the powerful leadership and vision that President Powers provides to UT. We fully support President Powers and believe he should be allowed to complete his service to the University on a timetable that is appropriate for a gifted and talented leader.
Share Petition
Don't stop at signing, share the petition link with friends to multiply our impact
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
As a 24 year member of the faculty, I have nothing but admiration for President Powers. He has been a strong leader who has greatly enhanced the reputation of our University during his tenure.