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Frawley fired, with cause
UMW board of visitors fires FrawleyDate published: 5/1/2007 BY JEFF BRANSCOME William Frawley was fired as president of the University of Mary Washington yesterday, almost three weeks after consecutive DUI charges against him. He started the job last July. UMW's 12-member board of visitors unanimously voted to fire him "for cause" after meeting in private for nearly five hours. That means Frawley, 53, will stop getting paid immediately. He made $305,000 annually. Rector Bill Poole read a short statement after the meeting, saying he thought the board's decision was in UMW's best interests. The board can fire Frawley with cause for several reasons, such as conduct "detrimental to the interests of the university," according to his contract. Poole said the incidents involving Frawley "reflected badly on the university," but wouldn't say which contract clause was violated. University officials told one of Frawley's attorneys about the decision before the board's vote, Poole said in an interview with reporters. They aren't in a rush to find a replacement, he said, and may discuss the presidential search at a July retreat. In the meantime, Vice President Rick Hurley will continue to serve as acting president. "We have a good team in place," Poole said. Before Frawley came aboard, the average tenure of a UMW president was 16 years. Frawley was put on paid leave April 12 after being charged with driving under the influence twice in two days. The board has since held several special meetings to discuss his future. He's scheduled to appear in court this month in Fairfax County and in July in Fredericksburg. In a recent statement to UMW students and faculty, Frawley said he was recovering from a serious heart disorder. Just before the vote, the board opened access to the meeting. As members cast their votes with somber expressions, some high-ranking faculty members looked surprised. But UMW biology professor Stephen Fuller, who is president of the faculty senate, said he wasn't taken aback by the news. Frawley never denied the charges against him in his statement, he noted. "I don't think you can have a college president doing the things he has done and then maintain any kind of sense of decorum, any kind of relationship with alumni," he said. Student Government Association President Krishna Sinha called Frawley an innovator and said his firing was tragic.
Date published: 5/1/2007
THanks, 'annrob'
(posted by
MWC_Alum
, Sep. 25, 2007 2:41 pm)
for clearing it up about the difference between resentment toward the students vs. toward the board of the college. There is indeed a difference. Most colleges are very liberal. I admit when I was there, I went through my liberal phase--it's very encouraged by alot of the professors--I guess depending on your major. Anyway.....I'm not a liberal anymore so I would fit right in with the Republican townies! I did love F'burg and loved MWC.
I don't think the town resents
(posted by
liveandlearn
, Sep. 25, 2007 2:41 pm)
the students at all. There is for sure a degree of resentment towards those faculty who think of the "townies" as dumb Republican hicks. There is also a degree of resentment towards the Visitors - several of whom, including Mr Poole, are "townies" themselves. Several of them run Medicorp as well. Both boards operate as though in a separate universe, as tho afraid any local input other than their own might prove a source of contagion. It's no surprise that many Fburg citizens are resentful.
Get help
(posted by
Syd
, Sep. 25, 2007 2:41 pm)
I sincerely hope that Dr. Frawley gets some help with whatever problems he has. I also wish him well during this personal tragedy. I am sure that his family is hurting and would hope that they receive some comfort from friends in the community and take care of themselves at this difficult time.
To 'Stickem'
(posted by
MWC_Alum
, Sep. 25, 2007 2:41 pm)
What information did they hide? They came out immediately and made a statement after he was sent to the hospital. I went to school there and sensed the resentment from the town, which is very sad. The college brings in alot of money to that town. I grew up in Lexington, VA where W&L and VMI are and we embraced the prestigious universities in our midst, we didn't begrudge them or feel negatively toward them. I'll just never understand why F'burg doesn't embrace MWC/UMW.
MWC is responsible
(posted by
lifetimelocal
, Sep. 25, 2007 2:41 pm)
Ultimately I think that the university should be blasted for hiding the facts. It's like everything else they do. They throw some minor explanations here and there then BLAM! Out comes the truth. The city needs to do something about the ongoing problem with information from the college. It sits in the middle of our city. It also is a reflections of Fburg. I'm sure the city will once again bow down to their demands and explanations.
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