Statement on Today’s Testimony by Regent Appointees
MADISON, Wis. — Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) released the following statement after today’s hearing of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, convened to consider the nominations of ten members of the Board of Regents:
“While I had hoped to hear from all ten pending Regents, I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Regents Amy Bogost Blumenfeld and Tim Nixon about the Board’s decision to fire President Rothman and the process used in reaching that decision.
“I was dismayed that they were unable to provide any documentation whatsoever—not so much as a meeting note—on the performance reviews that they repeatedly cited as leading to Rothman’s termination. Even the smallest of private businesses must keep extensive documentation on similar personnel matters. I was also disappointed that the remaining 8 nominees whose nominations were to be considered were not in attendance.
“In all my years in the legislature, I have only known the Board of Regents to be guardians of the status quo, so I have my doubts that the Regents have been stonewalled in a desire to make significant reforms. I look forward to receiving specifics about the comprehensive reforms they sought that President Rothman allegedly held back.
“Our committee will evaluate what we heard today and what we didn’t hear, seek out more information from UW System that the Regents told the committee is available, and decide what further actions are appropriate.”
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