Purdue University's Board of Trustees formally reprimanded Chancellor Thomas Keon over a mocking remark at graduation, but took no further action,.
Calls for Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon to step down continue after his controversial remarks at a graduation ceremony.Purdue University said Thursday its Board of Trustees had formally reprimanded the top official of its northwestern Indiana campuses over his mocking of Asian languages during a recent commencement ceremony.
The university's statement released Thursday called Keon's action an "offhand attempt at humor" that was "extremely offensive and insensitive." The statement said while the "offensive remark does not reflect a pattern of behavior or a system of beliefs held by Dr. Keon, the Board has made clear to him that a repeat incident of a similar nature would provide grounds for further Board action, including possible dismissal.
Faculty senate Chairman Thomas Roach said 87% of faculty members who responded to a poll this week voted no-confidence in Keon and questioned why Purdue officials were supporting him.Purdue Northwest has about 9,000 students at campuses in Hammond and Westville.
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