WYSO: Letter of intent breathes new life into future of Antioch

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Letter of intent breathes new life into future of Antioch
by Emily McCord

WYSO (2009-01-13) Operations at Antioch College have been suspended for six months, but the future of the college got a shot in the arm Tuesday. The college and Antioch University finalized a letter of intent to create a newly independent Antioch College. WYSO’s Emily McCord has more.© Copyright 2009, WYSO

Dismissal of lawsuit prompts appeal by Antioch faculty

The former faculty of Antioch College recently appealed a November decision from the Greene County Common Pleas Court to dismiss the faculty lawsuit against Antioch University. The appeal, filed several weeks ago, will take about eight or nine months to work its way through the court system, according to Attorney Evan Price of Columbus, who represents the faculty.

On Nov. 26 Judge Stephen Wolaver of the Common Pleas Court dismissed the faculty lawsuit, which alleges that the university trustees breached their contractural responsibilities to faculty by declaring a state of financial exigency and suspending operations when less drastic measures were available, and also by making this decision without consulting faculty. These actions violated contractual obligations as stated in the Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures, the lawsuit said.

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