5:34 p.m. CDT, March 23, 2012
In a short but very important board meeting - trustees made it official - approving the resignation of Michael Hogan, who was president of the state's flagship university for only about 20 months.? His presidency officially ends on July 1st.?
After a one-year paid sabbatical he will return as distinguished professor of history making just over $285,000 a year. ?
Christopher Kennedy, Chairman, O of I Board of Trustees said ?That was instigated by president Hogan, his resignation was offered directly to me. I think he's happy that's done now and looking forward to his future"
Board chairman Christopher Kennedy says today is a good day for the university, because the board also approved the appointment of the new president:? 64-year-old Robert Easter, a veteran professor and administrator.? Kennedy says there are many reasons why Easter is the right choice.?
"Bob Easter has been to china 40 times.-- very thoughtful about the university in its global setting, he's got a perspective that's broader than just about anybody else's," Kennedy said.
Today Kennedy didn't discuss Michael Hogan?s tumultuous presidency, but says the university is looking for much more than just smooth sailing going forward.?
"Calm waters is not what we're looking for, I think we recognize that change was necessary--but it's a place of new ideas and we never want to trade that in for an easy day," he said.
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