Simmons was expected to step down June 1. The abrupt resignation appears to be over a difference with Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp over hiring during the rest of Simmons’ term as president.
Prairie View A&M University President Ruth J. Simmons said Friday she will resign by the end of February., The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.
“My immediate response was that I could not and would not agree to being president in name only,” she stated. “No enduring good can arise from subservience to low standards and expectations.”In a statement, Sharp said that presidents in the Texas A&M System who are leaving cannot hire senior staff or deans except on an interim basis so the new president can choose their team. Sharp said he informed Simmons he would not make exceptions and she chose to resign.
Under her leadership, Prairie View grew its endowment by 40%, increased fundraising and boosted financial aid. In 2020, billionaire MacKenzie ScottSimmons was supposed to serve until the incoming president, Tomikia LeGrande, assumed the role on June 1.
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