I commend many of Sullivan’s accomplishments, such as decentralizing budget decisions and directing resources toward the growth of international programs. Others concur; during her short reign, Sullivan gained widespread popularity amongst students and alumni. As a result, there has been tremendous outrage surrounding this event. The student council wrote a letter to the Board of Visitors demanding an explanation for the ouster, and a faculty Senate letter declared outright “its lack of confidence in the Rector, the Vice Rector, and the Board of Visitors.” I agree with the student council’s demand for more transparency; the secretive, almost coup-like manner in which Sullivan was asked to resign showed disrespect toward students, alumni, donors, faculty, and, of course, Sullivan herself. All of these parties deserve an explanation.