"He said the Board of Trustees terminated his contract, which is slated to end in 2029, "without providing specific cause or substantive explanation" after a positive annual evaluation and strong performance reviews throughout his presidency. He stressed that the timing is "troubling" for the college,which faces an accreditation-reaffirmation review injust a few weeks. "I dedicated myself fully to the restoration and resurgence of Morris Brown College, and I stand firmly behind the progress we achieved together," James wrote."
"The board'sannouncement offered no explanation for James's termination. "Morris Brown College remains firmly committed to its students, its mission, and its long-term strategic vision," Bishop Michael Mitchell, chair of the Board of Trustees, said in a statement. "This transition in leadership will help to ensure continuity as we move forward with the important work of strengthening and advancing the College.""
Morris Brown College's Board of Trustees removed President Kevin James effective immediately after seven years and thanked him for his leadership without providing an explanation. Bishop Michael Mitchell said the college remains committed to students, mission, and long-term strategic vision and that the leadership transition will help ensure continuity. Under James's tenure the college regained accreditation after nearly 20 years and restored students' access to federal financial aid. Enrollment rose from about 20 students to more than 540. James said the board terminated his contract, slated to end in 2029, without specific cause after positive evaluations and called the timing troubling ahead of an accreditation-reaffirmation review. He expressed gratitude for support from alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community partners. The board named trustee Nzinga Shaw.
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