William and Mary Board of Visitors Responds to President Nichol's Letter

The Board of Visitors has issued a statement in response to President Nichol's letter to the William and Mary community. In the statement, the Board rejects Nichol's accusation that the termination decision was ideologically motivated, writing:

It is critical to explain that this decision was not in any way based on ideology or any single public controversy. To suggest such a motivation for the Board is flatly wrong. Indeed, the Board has been repulsed by the personal attacks on the President and his family. The uncharitable personal assaults are unworthy of anyone who professes to care about the College and there should be no joy when things do not work out between good people.

JFB