In an emergency meeting held on Nov. 28, The OUS voted unanimously to remove President Richard Lariviere from office by Dec 28. Lariviere was told on Nov. 21 that his contract would not be resigned, but he stated in a letter to the student body that he would be willing to serve the remainder of his time as president through June 30. Lariviere now has a month left as president of the University.
Meeting breakdown:
4:20 — University student Laura Hinman taking advantage of opportunity for public comments at OUS meeting before meets on Lariviere dismissal.
4:40 — Two University students have been critical of OUS’s lack of transparency as the public comments portion of meeting continues.
4:58 — Public comments section now closed. Pernsteiner now reading recommendation to fire Lariviere to a chorus of boos.
5:00 — Board will reconvene at 5:05 to vote on motion to fire Lariviere.
5:10 — OUS board back from a recess. Final decision on Lariviere to come imminently.
5:23 — Board members now elaborating on the factors that led to the recommendation to fire Lariviere.
5:34 — After listening to public comments, board members of OUS came back from break with prepared statements and decision on Lariviere.
5:56 — OUS board about to vote on Lariviere.
5:58 — OUS decision is final. Lariviere fired effective December 28. Unanimous decision.