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Recent Controversies
The Graduate School was dissolved during administrative reorganization in 2010, despite procedural objections and concerns expressed by the faculty.

The Dean of the Law School, Annette Clark, resigned in 2012, noting multiple and significant disagreements with the central leadership of the University. She alleged that important decisions affecting the Law School were made without her meaningful participation, including plans to acquire a vacant off-campus building and relocate the Law School.

A detailed proposal regarding faculty workload and evaluation released by Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Manoj Patankar received widespread criticism. The proposal effectively eliminated the traditional tenure system, and the controversy ultimately led to votes of no-confidence in VP Patankar by the Arts and Science Faculty Council (35-2) and the University-wide Faculty Senate (50-3). University President Lawrence Biondi reiterated his confidence in Patankar's leadership as VPAA. The Arts and Science Faculty Council subsequently voted no-confidence in President Biondi (35-2).