Ed Seidel, President of the University of Wyoming since July 2020, will step down at the end of his contract in June 2024. His leadership saw significant achievements, including attaining Research Level 1 status and launching the School of Computing and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. However, his tenure faced challenges, particularly following a faculty vote of no confidence linked to his removal of a dean. Opinions within the community are mixed, reflecting both support for his innovations and criticism for perceived leadership failures.
Seidel's tenure included achieving Research Level 1 status from the Carnegie Classification and establishing the School of Computing and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
The president's leadership faced scrutiny after the removal of a popular dean, leading to a no confidence vote from faculty.
Community opinion is divided, with some praising Seidel's innovative approaches while others criticize his leadership and loss of faculty trust.
Seidel's departure follows a period of instability marked by a history of high presidential turnover at the university.
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