In a latest announcement from Lincoln College’s Board of Curators, Dr. John B. Moseley has volunteered to be positioned on paid, administrative depart whereas a evaluation is carried out.
Dr. Stevie Lawrence II, at present Provost and Vice President of Educational Affairs at Lincoln College, will function Appearing President in the course of the evaluation course of.
“As a Board, we’re dedicated to make sure the psychological well being of Lincoln College staff is a precedence and that each worker is at all times handled with dignity and respect,” stated Board of Curators President Victor Pasley.
“The Board has confidence within the management crew we now have at Lincoln, however as all of us work collectively to serve college students and the Lincoln College neighborhood, this evaluation will totally study vital questions, considerations and collect details.
Dr. Moseley agrees these points must be examined and has volunteered to go on depart in the course of the evaluation in order that it will probably transfer ahead in a completely impartial method.”
As we beforehand reported, Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey sadly handed away this week on January eighth. Household sources formally confirmed Dr. Bailey died by suicide because of misery from “bullying and extreme mistreatment” in her function as VP of Scholar Affairs at Lincoln College Missouri.
Sources state that Dr. Bailey was left “unsupported, disregarded, and abused after numerous makes an attempt to talk out on the bullying and harassment she skilled in her function from President Moseley.” Dr. Bailey additionally reportedly mentioned in a letter earlier than her passing, the “stigmatized bullying she confronted from the President and different management officers,” after disclosing her psychological sickness to the college.
Sources inform us that administration failed Dr. Bailey in her “cries for assist” and will “now not be allowed to guide Lincoln College.” Since then, the Jefferson neighborhood has rallied for accountability, using the hashtag, #FireMoseley to assist increase consciousness and make clear the beloved VP alumni’s tragic passing.
“Whereas the Board and College leaders can’t remark publicly on confidential worker personnel info, the latest lack of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey is tragic,” President Pasley stated. “This evaluation will probably be an vital a part of the Board’s dedication to listening and addressing vital points. The third-party evaluation will probably be carried out on the course of the Board over the approaching weeks.”
We proceed to maintain Dr. Bailey’s household, associates, and Jefferson neighborhood in our ideas and prayers throughout this time.
