VNC #1

On May 12, 2006, a group of faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences voted "No Confidence" in the following "architects of the Pathways Plan": Walter Harris, Jr., John Cornwell, Brenda Joyner and David Estes.

The Vote of No Confidence against Walter Harris, Jr., John Cornwell, Brenda Joyner and David Estes passed by a count of 71 in favor of no confidence, 2 opposed to no confidence, and 4 abstentions.

VNC #2 - Proposed to the College of Humanities and Natural Sciences for their meeting September 5, 2006.

WHEREAS Kevin Wm. Wildes, Walter Harris, Jr., John Cornwell, David Estes, and  Brenda Joyner - hereafter referred to collectively as the Administrators – have not provided competent leadership of Loyola University New Orleans before, during and after Hurricane Katrina; and

WHEREAS the Administrators have not effectively used the shared governance structures and procedures mandated by the Faculty Handbook in making decisions about our future; and

WHEREAS the Administrators have not exhibited competent leadership in formulating and articulating an inspirational academic vision that students, staff, and faculty can embrace and nurture; and

WHEREAS the Administrators have not provided any evidence that their strategic planning processes or emerging plans will ensure a stronger Loyola University New Orleans; and

WHEREAS the Administrators have not facilitated avenues of two-way communication with Loyola’s students, staff, faculty, and the community at large, regarding the formulation and implementation of their vision and plans; and

WHEREAS the Administrators have not fostered an environment which engages and empowers students, staff, and faculty to commit themselves to a future at Loyola University New Orleans; and

WHEREAS the Administrators have not cultivated a sense of trust and confidence regarding their stewardship of a healthy, vital Loyola University New Orleans;

BE IT RESOLVED AND PROMULGATED THAT the faculty of the College of Humanities and Natural Sciences hereby asserts a vote of NO confidence in the aforementioned Administrators.