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Fire Ray Watts.

Until the BOT want's him gone, he's not going anywhere

(03-06-2023 10:52 AM)58-56 Wrote:  Fire Ray Watts.

F*** Ray Watts.

Ugh, why not retire at this point?

(03-06-2023 11:09 AM)blazerwkr Wrote:  Until the BOT wants him gone, he's not going anywhere

He's 69, dude.

Reads a bit like the start of a farewell tour

(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.

He’ll stay until they have his successor lined up, which I suspect they are already working on

At least they quit sending me requests for $ after I returned enough forms with “Fire Ray Watts” scribbled across them

Scumbag

(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

(03-06-2023 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.

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)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 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.

(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.

Who we want to be next?

(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.

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