UVA Needs New Leadership
The Jefferson Council Responds to President Ryan’s Resignation
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Jim Ryan's politicized and feckless leadership combined with his institutionalization of double standards has led to an unprecedented series of tragedies, scandals, and government investigations that have severely damaged UVA's core values and reputation.
JIM RYAN PERMITTED
UVA’s egregious Health System scandal —
despite knowing its severity
Here’s how
JIM RYAN MISHANDLED
the investigation of an alleged gun violation,
leading to the tragic deaths of 3 students
Here’s how
JIM RYAN ENABLED
the worst antisemitism outbreak in UVA history —
earning an "F" from the ADL and
investigations from the federal government
Here’s how
JIM RYAN ALLOWED
UVA’s treasured Honor System to wither,
becoming ineffective and meaningless
Here’s how
JIM RYAN INSTITUTED
a political agenda under the guise of DEI
undermining the free exchange of ideas
and severely diminishing UVA's sense of community
Here’s how
JIM RYAN SUSTAINED
a climate of fear and retribution
among students and faculty
Here’s how
JIM RYAN ESTABLISHED
the least transparent administration in memory,
betraying Jefferson's dictum
"…to follow the truth wherever it may lead"
Here’s how
UVA Needs New Leadership
The evidence is clear: the University of Virginia is in crisis. The pattern of failures, scandals, and eroded values under Jim Ryan's leadership cannot be ignored. For the sake of the University's future, its principles, and its people—UVA urgently needs new leadership.
“…any leader—at any level—depends on the trust and support of the people he or she represents. If that trust is lost, for whatever reason, it is exceedingly difficult to continue to lead.”
~ Jim Ryan,
Quoted by the UVA physicians in a letter to the BOV, September 5, 2024