Department of Theological Studies Tenured Faculty 19 February 2013 In support of Jay Hammonds resignation as Chair of the Department of Theological

Studies, and his reasons for resigning, the tenured faculty unanimously voted on 19 February 2013 to decline to fill the office of departmental chair. In his statement to the faculty, Professor Hammond explained that he resigned, "in protest to Fr. Biondi's leadership and the letter released by Mr. Brouster on behalf of the Board of Trustees on Monday [11 February 2013], which is an absolutely inadequate response to the faculty senate vote of no confidence." Essential paperwork will be handled by the existing associate chair, James Ginther, and faculty who will assist him. This will ensure that student and faculty needs can be addressed.