In The News: Office of the President
Embattled 51ԹϺ President Dr. Len Jessup is reportedly on the verge of accepting a job with a prestigious California college.
A report today says 51ԹϺ President Len Jessup has accepted another job at a college in California.
Recent news reports about wealthy donors rescinding big gifts to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and a lawsuit brought by a donor against the University of Chicago, among other examples, show it is crucial for nonprofits to be crystal clear with donors about what to expect from their contributions — and the limits of their influence.
It's been a rough month for 51ԹϺ President Dr. Len Jessup. Reports surfaced two weeks ago that Jessup was told in January to quit or be fired.
It’s a good day. So far.
In the wake of a public dust-up over 51ԹϺ President Len Jessup’s job performance, Nevada’s higher education chief announced on Tuesday the creation of a new position to help manage the university.
Several members of the business community and 51ԹϺ boosters have expressed strong support for 51ԹϺ President Len Jessup in the wake of his decision to seek other opportunities amid criticism of his performance by some higher-education officials. Jessup is in the fourth year of a five-year contract.
Nine days after 51ԹϺ President Len Jessup received an evaluation that detailed “several weaknesses” in his job performance, he secured a donation for $14 million that required him to remain in his position through 2022.
Let’s say you’re an up-and-coming university administrator who’s looking to take the next step on your career ladder.
Len Jessup is on his way out as president of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, after receiving unfavorable reviews from the system chancellor and clashing with several regents. And since he has talked about moving on, a foundation has announced it won't be donating the $14 million it pledged for 51ԹϺ's new medical school.
It is with great disappointment that we are sending this letter.
Las Vegas business leaders are coming to the defense of 51ԹϺ President Len Jessup amid some disapproval within the state university system over his practices and performance.