To the Daily Orange Editor:

I am writing to correct Tuesday’s Daily Orange article regarding SU Board of Trustees Chairman Richard Thompson, in which I was quoted.

Contrary to the headline of the story and the introductory sentence, Mr. Thompson is not stepping down as chairman. Rather, per University by-laws, the term of the chair of the Board of Trustees is limited to one four-year term.  Mr. Thompson became chairman in May 2011 and his term will end in May 2015, when he will become chairman emeritus.

Under university by-laws, the board chair, vice-chair, and committee chair positions are all limited to one four-year term, with the goal of ensuring the Board’s leadership and membership is refreshed and renewed over the long-term.

Sincerely,

Kevin Quinn
Senior Vice-President for Public Affairs
Syracuse University