"We share in the profound outrage and horror at the revelations contained in the Epstein files and extend our deepest support to the women and children who were exploited, trafficked, entrapped, and abused by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The revelations about President Botstein's relationship to Epstein raise questions that concern the College as a whole as well as President Botstein personally."
"The Senate also aims to form an ad hoc elected faculty committee to plan long-needed reforms to our institutional structures necessary for the creation of a more robust and democratic system of faculty governance, one that will endeavor to protect Bard's singular approach to the liberal arts beyond its current leadership."
The Bard College Faculty Senate has called for a transition in leadership at the institution, requesting the Board of Trustees develop a plan to eventually replace President Leon Botstein. While expressing outrage over revelations about Botstein's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the faculty stopped short of demanding his resignation. The letter references Botstein's alleged February comments to faculty leaders suggesting he may retire soon. Faculty requested substantive involvement in the transition timeline and leadership search process. Additionally, the Senate aims to establish an ad hoc committee to reform institutional governance structures and create a more democratic faculty governance system that will preserve Bard's liberal arts approach beyond current leadership.
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