FOR FOLKS “ON THE BUS,” DO YOU WANT TO STAY ON OR TAKE A RIDE?”
At the District Governing Board meeting August 9, 2016 President Penelope Wills sent a stern message to faculty and others about not going along with her “bus,” over the next several months. She said that the “blocks” are in place, which most listening to her interpreted as her programs were in place.
She then told the Governing Board that at Monday’s convocation the call will be to say, “excuse me, all these blocks are in place, we’re all moving in this direction, there’s a few parts of that arrow that are dragging us back, and . . . it’s time to tell folks that are on the bus, `do you want to stand, or do you want to take a ride?’ And that message will be delivered. To say, hey, we need the urgency of time and the urgency to transform this institution into the most vibrant institution. Not only for the present but the future is now. The blocks are all here. The ingredients are all here.”
Wills’ did not elaborate on precisely what she was talking about or identify the “arrows” she said were apparently holding back progress. However, it appeared she was sending some kind of warning for those who might oppose her programs.
You may view her speaking to the District Governing Board (about 2 minute clip) on this issue at the August meeting by clicking here