The Jackson State University faculty senate issued a vote of no confidence Thursday against its Provost Alisa Mosley as well as Associate provost Brandi Newkirk-Turner.
It is the second time the faculty senate declared no confidence in Newkirk-Turner. The first vote occurred in January of 2023.
“Unfortunately, in the past year, the provost has disregarded or failed to address issues directly raised regarding Dr. Newkirk-Turner’s leadership,” a resolution from the faculty senate stated.
The resolution said that issues with Mosley over the past two years have not been adequately addressed.
“The issues raised include a major breach of trust between the faculty and the Office of Academic Affairs, the Provost’s inaction to address low morale among faculty, especially in specific colleges, and the submission of letters by faculty members discussing a campus climate of fear and retaliation,” the resolution stated.
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