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Sad After 10 years at UAB, Ray Watts says he's not "going anywhere"
03-06-2023 10:39 AM
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RE: After 10 years at UAB, Ray Watts says he's not "going anywhere"
Fire Ray Watts.
03-06-2023 10:52 AM
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Until the BOT want's him gone, he's not going anywhere
03-06-2023 11:09 AM
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(03-06-2023 10:52 AM)58-56 Wrote:  Fire Ray Watts.

F*** Ray Watts.
03-06-2023 11:10 AM
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RE: After 10 years at UAB, Ray Watts says he's not "going anywhere"
Ugh, why not retire at this point?
03-06-2023 11:13 AM
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(03-06-2023 11:09 AM)blazerwkr Wrote:  Until the BOT wants him gone, he's not going anywhere

He's 69, dude.

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RE: After 10 years at UAB, Ray Watts says he's not "going anywhere"
Reads a bit like the start of a farewell tour
03-06-2023 11:24 AM
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(03-06-2023 11:24 AM)DuelingDragon Wrote:  Reads a bit like the start of a farewell tour

If the article was only talking about his history/accomplishments as president I would agree. But his quote about being excited for the future and not going anywhere makes it seem like he intends to stay awhile longer.
03-06-2023 11:26 AM
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He’ll stay until they have his successor lined up, which I suspect they are already working on
03-06-2023 11:29 AM
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At least they quit sending me requests for $ after I returned enough forms with “Fire Ray Watts” scribbled across them
03-06-2023 12:19 PM
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Scumbag
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(03-06-2023 12:19 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  At least they quit sending me requests for $ after I returned enough forms with “Fire Ray Watts” scribbled across them
03-lmfao04-cheers
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(03-06-2023 12:42 PM)ATTALLABLAZE Wrote:  Scumbag

After Finis named himself Chancellor (1.1mill, no related qualifications, no doctorate) and Jo Bonner got the presidency at South Alabama ($525K, no related qualifications, no doctorate), I would remind you of the old acronym BOHICA.
03-06-2023 01:47 PM
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RE: After 10 years at UAB, Ray Watts says he's not "going anywhere"
From the article:

Quote:More building projects are underway. More than $666 million will fund 12 major buildings and renovations in the coming years, including a student assembly building, a science and engineering complex and a larger childcare facility.

What exactly is a student assembly building? Has UAB ever had any student assemblies?
03-06-2023 01:55 PM
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(03-06-2023 01:55 PM)blazerjay Wrote:  From the article:

Quote:More building projects are underway. More than $666 million will fund 12 major buildings and renovations in the coming years, including a student assembly building, a science and engineering complex and a larger childcare facility.

What exactly is a student assembly building? Has UAB ever had any student assemblies?

That's a bad description. It's a new building with several meeting rooms & a catering kitchen for student organizations to hold their meetings/events. It's being built on the corner for 14th St S and 11th Ave S.
03-06-2023 02:13 PM
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(03-06-2023 11:29 AM)DuelingDragon Wrote:  He’ll stay until they have his successor lined up, which I suspect they are already working on

Until he left for Sloan Kettering, I thought the next president would be Dr. Vickers.
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(03-06-2023 02:14 PM)hooverblazer Wrote:  
(03-06-2023 11:29 AM)DuelingDragon Wrote:  He’ll stay until they have his successor lined up, which I suspect they are already working on

Until he left for Sloan Kettering, I thought the next president would be Dr. Vickers.

I think Dr Vickers did too, which might be why he left.
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Who we want to be next?
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(03-06-2023 03:41 PM)uabblazer2012 Wrote:  Who we want to be next?

Who do we want?

A well-qualified individual with experience as a college/university president, well-versed in all aspects of an urban institution (not just a med school) and chosen after an intensive search and careful vetting and interview process. Someone dedicated to advancing UAB as a research institution, undergraduate program and educational resource for its community (that is, I want the adult students back, too).

You know, what it's supposed to be.

What do I fear we'll get?

Either a) a Trustee or Trustee-adjacent crony/relative or b) a suddenly retired politician or political donor, or a political-adjacent crony/relative.

I don't think we'll get another Ray. If they go for a stooge this time, they'll just appoint one of their own and raise the big fat middle finger.

All hail President Clay Ryan.
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I hate to say this because I despise the man, but is it possible that for right now Watts is the best we can hope for-at least until a couple of Trustees go away
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