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A deal is a deal--or is it?(Western Michigan University fires Judith Bailey)(Brief article)

Women in Higher Education

| September 01, 2006 | (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Not a day goes by, it seems, without a college or university firing or seeking the resignation of its president, sometimes for cause and sometimes not.

Western Michigan University recently fired President Judith Bailey, citing a breach of contract and unsatisfactory performance. The Board of Trustees listed dipping enrollment, budget deficits and strained faculty relations.

Bailey rebutted the criticism, pointing to a 36% increase in research grants, exceeding fund-raising goals and getting the first increase in state funding since 2001. Just last December, the board had unanimously lauded her performance during a "challenging period" and gave her a 3.5% …

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