YSU trustees call special meeting; protest planned about offer to U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson
The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees have called a special meeting for 2 p.m. Nov. 21, in the Board Meeting Room, first floor, Tod Hall.
According to a Sunday press release, “the purpose of the special meeting is to consider and/or take action upon the presidential search and such other matters as may properly come before the Board of Trustees.”
Over the weekemd, several Youngstown State University alumni have joined the teacher’s union members in protesting “the lack of transparency” in the school offering U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson the presidential role.
The letter also criticizes Johnson’s stances on issues like gay marriage and immigration.
A campus protest is also scheduled for noon Monday outside Tod Hall.
In addition, a Change.org petition against Johnson’s choice has already received over 1,300 signatures as of Sunday morning.
You can read the alumni letter below.
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This story was originally published November 19, 2023 at 9:01 AM.