Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will soon have a weighty decision on her hands as she considers the fate of two Michigan State University trustees. The two trustees, Brian Mosallam and Nancy Schlichting, are facing calls for their removal from the university’s governing board.
The controversy surrounding Mosallam and Schlichting stems from their handling of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal. Nassar, a former MSU sports doctor, was convicted of sexually abusing numerous women and girls under the guise of medical treatment. The scandal rocked the university and led to a wave of criticism directed at the school’s leadership.
Many critics have accused Mosallam and Schlichting of failing to properly oversee the university and hold its leadership accountable in the wake of the Nassar scandal. Some have even called for their resignation or removal from the board.
Governor Whitmer now finds herself in the position of having to decide whether to remove Mosallam and Schlichting from their positions as trustees. The decision will not be an easy one, as it will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the university and its leadership.
Whitmer has stated that she takes the allegations against the trustees seriously and is carefully considering all options before making a decision. She has also noted the importance of ensuring that MSU has the leadership in place to rebuild trust and accountability in the wake of the Nassar scandal.
The fate of Mosallam and Schlichting will ultimately rest in the hands of Governor Whitmer, who has the authority to remove trustees from their positions. Her decision will be closely watched by those who have been affected by the Nassar scandal and by the broader community that is looking for accountability and transparency from the university’s leadership.
Regardless of the outcome, it is clear that the Nassar scandal has had a profound impact on Michigan State University and its leadership. The decisions that Governor Whitmer makes in the coming days will play a critical role in shaping the future of the university and in determining how it moves forward from this dark chapter in its history.
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