University of Montana provost: "I have drawn my line in the sand" - KEILA SZPALLER, Missoulian

Their remarks came after the University Faculty Association requested the current president and provost — both serving in interim capacities — to delay significant decisions until incoming President Seth Bodnar takes the helm in January. The union made its request after the administration issued and quickly rescinded termination notices to lecturers for the second time in four months following allegations of contract violations. This week, the head of the faculty union described the situation as a "fiasco," and in a statement, the union said the interim administration's approach "undermined any confidence we have in their ability to make strategic decisions." At the meeting, Stearns and Edmond pushed back, citing the lengthy careers of administrators in public service and their efforts to deal in good faith with colleagues. http://missoulian.com/news/local/university-of-montana-provost-i-have-drawn-my-line-in/article_1bb0674a-a78f-5f84-849b-d0cb80135d1d.html