Florida A & M University enters a new challenge starting under a controversial cloud. On June 18, Florida Board was officially approved Marva Johnson, JD As the 13th president of FAMU. August 1, the purpose of entering into force, is in accordance with the search process that lasted a month of a month in a single society.
Johnson was selected after a national search for Famu’s Guardians to four finalists. A meeting with the unanimous voting of the Council of Governors was appointed. But it has been a smooth but smooth thing on the way to confirmation.
The corporate leader is taking steps
Marva Johnson also includes executive roles and open roles, including the chairman of his Charter communication and the Florida Education Council. The career resulted in the development of telecommunications, technological and labor forces, the recognition of the Cablefax magazine’s “best women in technology”. The destination point, corporate strategy and initiatives initiatives scale scale as valuable assets for the next stage of the FAMA.
Brian Lamb, chairman of the Board, called on Johnson to strengthen the career pipelines and expand the institutional partnership. But not everyone agrees.
Student and alumni opposition
Despite the official voting, a number of students, graduates and teachers were concerned about the process of Johnson’s background and its appointment. During a public approval meeting in Boca Ratond, several participants silently turned the back into the board.
Some critics say there is no transparency of the selection process. A few days before the voting on June 16, a group of Fabu graduates and students claimed that the president violated the state constitution. The suit claims the result is pre-determined and tries to take the decision of the board to insecurity.
There is also concern about the lack of direct experience in Johnson’s higher education leadership. His corporate information is impressed by some of the academic and cultural tradition, some in the academic and cultural tradition in the academic and cultural tradition.
Wage and Management Questions
The contracts of Johnson contain a base salary of $ 650,000 with additional performance bonuses and retention promotion. Critics have raised questions about its compensation, especially the allowing the use of taxpayers, taxpayer funds – except for a wider discussion on management and control in the public HBCUS.
Call to unite
On the first speech, Johnson admitted his concerns in his first speech after confirming and acknowledged transparency and openness.
“I hear your hopes, your dreams, anxiety,” he said. “My door will always be open.” Johnson stressed that the University intends to cooperate with students, faculty and graduates to move forward.
Again, many closely watch the FAMU society. As Johnson is preparing to take office in August, Johnson is becoming a combination of a joint campus while navigating the legal and political investigation around the meeting.
His presidency is the main time for FAMU-financial growth, national visibility and campus. Although he can build trust and push the university forward, it remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: in the center of attention.
