It is clear that these actions were politically motivated and it is quite disappointing that the Board of Trustees put politics over their constituents.

Yesterday the University of South Carolina Faculty Senate passed "A Resolution of No Confidence in the Board of Trustees." sc.edu/about/offices_…

The formation of this special panel to review the University of South Carolina Presidential search is yet another example of the fallout due to the Board’s illegal actions. We hope that this panel will review all documents, including those still withheld by the BoT, and work in the interest of UofSC.

The threat to UofSC’s accreditation is perhaps the most worrisome of the fallout resulting from the flawed and corrupt Presidential Search. The BoT’s disregard of process and bylaws threatens the future of University of South Carolina as SC’s flagship research university. thestate.com/news/local/edu…

Over a month after the original requests, many members of the Board of Trustees University of South Carolina are still refusing to hand over documents related to the Presidential Search. As they are public servants, every South Carolinian should be outraged by this circumventing of democracy.

Between @OleMissRebels, Miami Dade College, and University of South Carolina, the corruption of Higher Education by government leaders could not be more apparent. Now is the time to more than just recognize the problem, but to act to ensure transparent and democratic governance for our Higher Ed institutions.

With due respect to President Caslen, events such as these come across as free PR photos. Coming up on the end of his first one hundred days, it is now time to see if President Caslen will begin acting on the feedback he has received from ALL students and faculty members.

Next Era UofSC Key word being ALL!!! I want to be able to give him the benefit of a doubt. That being said, actions speak louder than words and without real policy changes he’ll be seen as just another figurehead manipulated by a corrupt BoT with no real plan to change the systems in place.

Are you still unsure as to whether or not ‘undue political influence’ played a role in University of South Carolina selecting Bob Caslen as its 29th President? Look no further than this article.

NextEra UofSC is disheartened to learn of the death of Trustee Fennell. While we may have had our differences, Mr. Fennell was a dedicated alumnus and ardent supporter of the University. Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this time.