Statement from WVU Board of Governors 5/30/08

The Board has met in public and in executive session, received a comprehensive Interim Report dated May 29, 2008, from the president, which has been made public and which we will continue to review. We concur with certain personnel changes indicated by the president. We are especially pleased with the appointment of Dean John Fisher as Senior Advisor to the President, Dr. Jane Martin as Interim Provost, Dr. Bill Trumbull as Interim Dean of the College of Business and Economics, and the work of Dr. Jonathan Cumming regarding academic records management. Its important to note that the Board believes there is no evidence whatsoever that President Garrison took any action to improperly influence the grant of an EMBA degree to Ms. Heather Bresch. The Board will continue to review all appropriate matters, meet again on June 6 and will have further comment at that time.

Statement from WVU President Mike Garrison 5/30/08

Im pleased for the opportunity to deliver my report early and thank the Board for its thorough consideration of the work Ive done to address the recommendations of the Panel and outline a plan for the future. I look forward to the opportunity to work with the Board and the entire campus community to advance the University and its goals.

* NOTE : The full report to the Board will be available at: bog.wvu.edu*