<p>If you read the e mails that have been publicly released, Strine was actively conspiring with Dragas as part of the coup. He also was working to set up a change in the Board of Visitors so that the existing board members would get to pick new members in their own image, as opposed to having the Governor appoint new members.</p>
<p>The board just finished their annual retreat. For the first time, the press and bloggers attended and the session was livestreamed. No major revelations. Dragas refused to talk to the press. Most of the session involved updates from the U. Staff, such as admissions and the medical center. Another big part was advice from a “facilitator” who is an expert on university boards about the best ways for a board to operate. None of his “best practices” had been followed by Dragas.</p>
<p>Pres. Sullivan just had a lengthy interview with the Washington Post. She said she still doesn’t know why she was being replaced.</p>