Nedra Reynolds, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. I believe you were chosen because you are the safest white man who can be molded perfectly into this systemically racist institution and you are not equipped with the knowledge or experience to make necessary and significant changes for diversity. Although the metrics and statistics at your current university are different, comparablestatistics at Monash University are disgraceful: The publicly available 2019 STUDENT PROFILE - Monash Overall, for example provides that only 255 students out of the 86,753 students (only 0.3%) were of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. He has also held research and teaching appointments at Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, Davis. Parlange and his wife, Mary, have two children, Brendan and Luc, Getting to Know Incoming URI President Marc Parlange, Copyright University of Rhode Island | University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA | 1.401.874.1000, URI is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. Contact Information. The University recently began their search for the new president. A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. The Presidential Search Committee includes 16 members chosen from among Christopher Newport faculty, staff, alumni, current and former Board of Visitors members, and students. Im Dan McGowan and that QAnon show on HBO features way too many Rhode Islanders. Louis Fosu, JD, Advocacy Instructor with the URI Honors Program; Sen. Reed; Ann Salzarulo McGuigan, and Chris Parisella, URI Senior and Co-President of Amnesty International Advocates at URI. Regents have said they hope to hire the new president as early as this summer. The purpose of the Senior Advisory Council (formerly the President's Council) is to be a group of influential, major URI supporters, who have relevant organizational wisdom, and who partner with the Global Council of Trustees and the Executive Director in providing guidance to URI's leadership. In Providence, 63 percent of Latino parents support a proposed expansion of charter schools, while just 10 percent oppose having more charter schools, according topoll resultsreleased Monday by the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University. Previously, Parlange served as dean of the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering from 2008 through 2013 and as director of the Institute of Environmental Engineering from 2004 through 2007 at the cole Polytechnique Fdrale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. URI Board of Trustees Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is the University's governing body. Parlanges appointment is effective Aug. 1. Happy Tuesday and welcome to Rhode Map, your daily guide to everything happening in the Ocean State. The provosts at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia have emerged as the two finalists to be the next president at the University of Rhode Island. One of two final candidates for President of the University of Rhode Island has withdrawn his name from consideration Brian Blake, of George Washington University. More:New MSU Texas president resigns after less than a year The panel of 11 includes eight Wichita Falls people. All but four of the nominees earned degrees or received honorary degrees from URI. He served as Dean of the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (2008 2013) and Director of the Institute of Environmental Engineering (2004 2007) at the cole Polytechnique Fdrale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. In 2017 he became a member of the US National Academy of Engineering. Braintree Police say a 26-year-old man has died after a shooting at the South . Contact Person: Denise Males Phone: 401-456-8105. The presidential search was built on four guiding principles that Dr. Parlange exemplifies, said Thomas M. Ryan, chair of the Presidential Search Committee and member of the Board of Trustees. Mr. William R. Ermatinger; Robert R. Hatten, Esq., Chair and Rector . Most of all, I just hope that the University continues to be a place that attracts the kind of students that it does, continues to be a place that fosters their success, continues to emphasize graduation on time and prepares students for leadership, Dooley said. As in Harvard's three most recent presidential searches, a search committee was formed comprising the members of the Corporation other than the president (who excused himself from the search and election process, consistent with past practice), together with three members of the Board of Overseers. Linda Acciardo, Interim Executive Director, External Relations and CommunicationsTemidayo Akinjisola, URI Alum, Class of 2017Thorr Bjorn, Director of AthleticsKathy Collins, Vice President for Student AffairsMargo Cook, Chair, URI Board of TrusteesMichelle Curreri, Chief of Staff; Secretary to URI Board of TrusteesMegan Echeverra, Associate Professor of Spanish; URI Faculty SenateChristine Heenan, Chair, URI Board of Trustees University Advancement & External Affairs CommitteeNeil Kerwin, Chair, URI Board of Trustees Academic Affairs, Research & Student Life CommitteeMatthew Lopes, Esq., Principal, Lopes Pannone Devereaux OGala LLCMike McNally, Vice Chair, URI Board of TrusteesAlycia Mosley Austin, Assistant Dean, Graduate Recruitment and DiversityInitiatives; Associate Director, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience ProgramLilBreulORourke, President, URI Foundation and Alumni EngagementMarisa Quinn, Transition CoachThomas M. Ryan, Chair, URI Board of Trustees Governance CommitteeAlfred J. Verrecchia, Chairman, URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement. The search committee has been deliberating between the two finalists. But you are coming from Australia, where you may not fully appreciate the outrage that has grown on URIs campus and in the United States more broadly following certain tragic events including the horrific death of George Floyd. The presidential search was built on four guiding principles that Dr. Parlange exemplifies, said Thomas M. Ryan, chair of the Presidential Search Committee and member of the Board of Trustees. That police officer is on trial for murder at this very moment, at the same time that URI announced your selection over a highly qualified African American candidate. and he sees great potential for growth in the URI system. The state announced five more deaths, bringing the total to 2,613. The presidential search committee, chaired by CVS Caremark Corporation CEO Thomas M. Ryan (URI '75), pared the initial list to eight semi-finalists, all of whom came to Rhode Island and were interviewed by the search committee. The Presidential Search Committee will work with regents and an executive search firm to identify and review candidates and make recommendations to the full Board of Regents. Posted Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 1:50 pm ET. Dr. Parlanges leadership will accelerate the Universitys already impressive trajectory. There are certain things the University is committed to that are not going to change and are like a requirement [in a candidate], Mahoney said. If you are familiar with theDiversity Think Tankand the Declaration of Diversity published on that website (SEE HERE), you will recognize that URI students of all backgrounds have denounced URIs racist history and URIs dehumanizing exclusion of highly qualified African-Americans/Blacks, Latinos/Hispanics and Native Americans from positions of senior leadership and other positions throughout the university. The students demands for a fair hiring process and explicit demand that African-American Presidents from other universities are immediately included in this search process for President Dooleys replacement,appears to have fallen on deaf ears, as you were selected by a board of trustees and search committeethat did not include a single person from the URI Africana Studies Departmentor other diverse intellectuals and experts and did not seriously consider alternative candidates. Four finalists had been announced from over 200 applicants for the position of President of the University of Rhode Island a few weeks back. Finalist withdraws. A Search Advisory Committee was formed last fall and community forums were held that helped to create the Presidential Profile, which outlined expectations, priority opportunities and challenges the next president should be prepared to address. The most-recent overall daily test-positive rate was 4.8 percent, and the first-time positive rate was 24.9 percent. He has a Master of Science and PhD from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Griffith University. Recognized internationally for his expertise in environmental fluid mechanics, Parlanges wide-ranging research in hydrology and climate change addresses a number of important issues, such as heat transfer in cities, energy dynamics in hurricanes, and water resource challenges in remote communities, particularly West Africa. The board is also responsible for establishing performance goals for the president and the University. Helping you live a better, more informed life. Outgoing URI President David Dooley has decided to allow convicted felon and treasonous QAnon supporter Michael Flynn to retain the honorary degree the university bestowed upon him in 2014 ( ProJo 6.24.21) forever tarnishing the school's reputation in the eyes of the world. Something went wrong. Blake has been the provost at GW since 2019, and has worked at Georgetown, Notre Dame, the University of Miami, and Drexel University. Parlange was awarded the 2020 American Meteorological Societys Hydrologic Sciences Medal. Health: PresidentJoe Bidenand his administration on Monday warned that rising COVID-19 transmission has put the nation on the verge of giving up its hard-won gains in the fight against the virus, and they urged state and local leaders not to prematurely ease up on public health measures. I have great appreciation for the transformational work President David Dooley has achieved, and a real sense of excitement and ambition for the future. URIs 12th president Marc Parlange has an all-hands-in attitude when it comes to tackling big challenges. Please check your email for further instructions. We are excited about the possibilities on the state and national levels, as well as the global stage, said Cook. There will also be a discussion after the performance. The job of the advisory committee is to help the search committee engage with the University community throughout the presidential search process. The University can seize the opportunity to step up and provide leadership in these challenging times. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee voted on Wednesday along party lines to give President Joe Biden the power to ban Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, in the latest setback for the popular video sharing site. Outreach to the broader community of government, education, business, and civic leaders will also be important throughout the first six months., Mike McNally, vice chair of the URI Board of Trustees and chair of the Presidential Transition Committee, says that while Marc is learning about URI its history, culture and challenges he will also be sharing with all of us his hopesfor URIs future.. We were fortunate to have a wide and deep pool of extraordinary candidates, which is a credit to the leadership and vision that have transformed URI during the past 12 years and the incredible dedication and bold agenda of President David M. Dooley, and our faculty and staff, Ryan said. URI photo by Nora Lewis 08, URI Board of Trustees and Founder, MDF Capital, Mayrai Gindy, Ex-Officio Faculty Representative, URI Board of Trustees and Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering. I spared Dr. Blake the humiliation of sorry we decided on another candidatebecause when Dr. Blake received my analysis the morning of April 10th warning him that URI will never hire a black candidatehe withdrew a couple of hoursafter reading my email. Im looking forward to joining the communitycheering for the Rams, attending musical and theater performances, seeing what you create in the maker space, and learning about your life and experiences today at URI and in Rhode Island., URI Board of Trustees names Monash provost, senior vice president Marc Parlange next University of Rhode Island president, Copyright University of Rhode Island | University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA | 1.401.874.1000, URI is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. His wide-ranging research in hydrology and climate change addresses a number of important issues, such as heat transfer in cities, energy dynamics in hurricanes, and water resource challenges in remote communities, particularly in West Africa. He has also held research and teaching appointments at Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, Davis. KINGSTON, R.I. April 12, 2021 The Board of Trustees of the University of Rhode Island has announced the selection of Professor Marc Parlange, provost and senior vice president of Monash University in Australia, as URIs 12th president. According to URI's Executive Director of External Relations and Communications Kelly Mahoney, URI officially began its search process for a new president on Oct. 30 after the town halls. Please use the search box below to meet the Global Trustees from each Region. Work at URI. This means the mere presence of a Black candidate put before students, faculty and staff for the community presentation was a charade. President Nicole Tingle 1st Vice President James Daley Branch Treasurer Marylouise Joseph Legal Redress Chair At-large Executive Committee Member Saikon Gbehan Isijola, Esq. Raymond Baccari Editor-in-Chief Editor's note: RIC's provost and vice president for academic affairs announced Monday all four forums will be moved to Zoom due to Tuesday's inclement weather. Professor Parlange has received prestigious awards for his academic achievements, including the Macelwane Medal and the Hydrologic Sciences Award of the American Geophysical Union, and the Dalton Medal of the European Geosciences Union. display: none; Search Committee Chairman Thomas M. Ryan, former chairman . I am honored and delighted for this opportunity to lead the University of Rhode Island, Parlange said. KINGSTON, R.I. - January 21, 2022 - The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees voted today to revoke the honorary degrees previously awarded to retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn and former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Accessibility and. Meet URI's Next President Marc Parlange The Board of Trustees of the University of Rhode Island is delighted to announce the selection of Professor Marc B. Parlange, provost and senior vice president of Monash University in Australia, as URI's 12th president. We thank the University community for its input, advice and counsel during this search process, said Margo Cook, chair of the Board of Trustees. Rhode Island Weather for March 1, 2023 John Donnelly, Ron & Jens Great Escape March 1, 2023 Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, Jacks Angle: Putting politics into RIPTA is a bad idea Jack Partridge, Your Coronavirus Update April 13, 2021 . In a recent letter to the URI community, Search Committee chair Thomas M. Ryan wrote that after receiving applications from more than 200 people, the committee narrowed the number of candidates to just over 20 highly qualified leaders. Daniel J. McKee congratulates President Parlange. Therefore, the process made your white selection guaranteed, and therefore, an unfair and unequal employment practice. URI had been dishonest with Dr. Blakethis is how our erudite African American talent is continuously humiliated on our Kingston Rhode Island campus. Vote on Election Day. To view a meeting agenda, click the meeting date. Marc Parlange, said about URI I like that youre strongly society-facing andentrepreneurial. E-mail us atRInews@globe.com. Work at URI. Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, Faculty Senate Executive Committee member. The four finalists were then whittled down to two Provost Brian Blake of George Washington University, and Provost Marc Parlange of Monash University in Australia, with ties to Rhode Island. Compare your recordto that ofDr. Blake (George Washington University)an effective transformative leader in the United States. This must be a fair and democratic process for allnot a cover and whitewash for the repeated crowning of white URI Presidents and Provosts. Professor Parlange will leave Monash University at the end of June to take up his new appointment at The University of Rhode Island. He has served as Editor in Chief of Water Resources Research and Editor for Advances in Water Resources. About URI President candidate Parlange (from Monash Univ): Professor Marc Parlange is the Provost and Senior Vice-President of Monash University and is Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. . Register to Vote. You will enter here fighting our community for legitimacy because you were not selected through a legitimate or fair hiring process. Rhode Island College is hosting a virtual screening of Judith Lynn Stillmans 10-minute opera that grapples with matters of life and death during the pandemic at 3:30 p.m. 99, Chair, Presidential Search Committee, Margo Cook 86, Chair, URI Board of Trustees, Megan Echevarria, Chair, Advisory Committee and Chair, Faculty Senate, Section Head, Spanish, and Associate Professor of Spanish and Film Media Studies, Barbara Cottam, Ex-Officio Member, URI Board of Trustees and Executive Vice President, Citizens Bank, Rachel DiCioccio 92, Professor, Director of Office of Innovation in General Education, Communication Studies, Michael Fascitelli 78, Hon. Hiring Process of URI's New President Grossly FlawedLouis Kwame Fosu, Guest MINDSETTER Saturday, April 17, 2021 Professor Louis Kwame Fosu, Guest MINDSETTER View Larger + Dr. Marc Parlange. Both Sean Rogers and Dean Jen Riley were moderators adding to the illegitimacy of the selection/interview process(predicted on page 13 15 of Amanpour April 10th letter).