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Deadline approaches for Antioch transfer – from WYSO FM

by Emily McCord
YELLOW SPRINGS, OH (2009-05-21)
www.publicbroadcasting.net/wyso/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1508852

The time is drawing near for an agreement to be reached regarding the future of Antioch College. A task force comprised of representatives from both the University and Antioch College Alumni have been negotiating since January. Art Zucker, Chair of the Antioch University Board of Governors, says a long list of issues has been resolved.

“I think the definitive agreement, which is the legal document defining this transfer of assets, is very close to be agreed upon. THere are two to three points that still need some negotiation, but it’s very likely that these will be resolved,” says Zucker.

Some of the remaining points of negotiation include details about the business and curriculum plan, and legal issues regarding the transfer of endowments from the University to the new entity.

“It’s really a financial matter. No matter how we cut it, no matter what agreements are, it all comes down to the ability to fund it,” says Zucker.

The task force has set June 30th as a final deadline for an agreement.

Lawsuit Update – Townsend, et al. v. Antioch University

From: theantiochpapers.org/document/116/adcil-in-exile-townsend-et-al-v-antioch-university

On May 12, 2009, the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Second Appellate District, heard an appeal on behalf of the members of the former faculty of Antioch College regarding reinstatement of their recently dismissed lawsuit against Antioch University.

In 2007 members of the former faculty of Antioch College filed a lawsuit alleging that Antioch University violated the Antioch “College Faculty Personnel Policies”. According to this contractual document, the University is mandated to seek “less drastic means” to closure through “consultation” with the College’s Administrative Council, AdCil. Specifically, the University is required to work with AdCil to development “a plan and timetable for abating financial emergency” or closure. The faculty lawsuit alleges that Antioch University officers refused to meet with AdCil to develop this plan or explore less drastic means.

A ruling on the appeal is expected sometime within the next 12 weeks.

For background information see The College Faculty website

ADCIL in Exile – Townsend, et al. v. Antioch University

From: theantiochpapers.org/document/116/adcil-in-exile-townsend-et-al-v-antioch-university

On May 12, 2009, the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Second Appellate District, heard an appeal on behalf of the members of the former faculty of Antioch College regarding reinstatement of their recently dismissed lawsuit against Antioch University.

In 2007 members of the former faculty of Antioch College filed a lawsuit alleging that Antioch University violated the Antioch “College Faculty Personnel Policies”. According to this contractual document, the University is mandated to seek “less drastic means” to closure through “consultation” with the College’s Administrative Council, AdCil. Specifically, the University is required to work with AdCil to development “a plan and timetable for abating financial emergency” or closure. The faculty lawsuit alleges that Antioch University officers refused to meet with AdCil to develop this plan or explore less drastic means.

A ruling on the appeal is expected sometime within the next 12 weeks.

For background information see The College Faculty website