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ADCIL in Exile – Townsend, et al. v. Antioch University

On May 12, 2009, the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Second Appellate District, heard an appeal on behalf of the members of the former faculty of Antioch College regarding reinstatement of their recently dismissed lawsuit against Antioch University. A video of this proceeding is online at the Antioch Papers – http://www.theantiochpapers.org/

In 2007 members of the former faculty of Antioch College filed a lawsuit alleging that Antioch University violated the Antioch “College Faculty Personnel Policies”. According to this contractual document, the University is mandated to seek “less drastic means” to closure through “consultation” with the College’s Administrative Council, AdCil. Specifically, the University is required to work with AdCil to development “a plan and timetable for abating financial emergency” or closure. The faculty lawsuit alleges that Antioch University officers refused to meet with AdCil to develop this plan or explore less drastic means.

A ruling on the appeal is expected sometime within in the next 12 weeks.

For background information see “The College Faculty” website – http://collegefaculty.org

On May 12, 2009, the Court of Appeals of Ohio, Second Appellate District, heard an appeal on behalf of the members of the former faculty of Antioch College regarding reinstatement of their recently dismissed lawsuit against Antioch University.

In 2007 members of the former faculty of Antioch College filed a lawsuit alleging that Antioch University violated the Antioch “College Faculty Personnel Policies”. According to this contractual document, the University is mandated to seek “less drastic means” to closure through “consultation” with the College’s Administrative Council, AdCil. Specifically, the University is required to work with AdCil to development “a plan and timetable for abating financial emergency” or closure. The faculty lawsuit alleges that Antioch University officers refused to meet with AdCil to develop this plan or explore less drastic means.

A ruling on the appeal is expected sometime within the next 12 weeks.

For background information see The College Faculty website

April ___, 2009

«PREFIX» «FIRST NAME» «LAST NAME»

Dear «FIRST NAME»:

The Non-Stop Liberal Arts Institute (“NSLAI”) has played an important role in continuing core elements of the Antioch College experience. Unfortunately, limited resources and constrained circumstances require that College Revival Fund, Inc. cease funding the NSLAI effective June 30, 2009. Regretfully, this decision results in the elimination of your position and the termination of your employment effective June 30, 2009.

In connection with the termination of your employment:

1) If you have coverage under the medical insurance plan, the coverage will cease as of June 30, 2009. You will, however, be eligible to continue to participate in the group plan at your own expense pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”). Information regarding COBRA will be provided to you in the coming weeks.

2) If you are a participant in the 401(k) plan, information regarding the plan will be forwarded to you at home.

3) All material belonging to the College Revival Fund must be returned prior to your last date of employment. This includes, but is not limited to, keys, documents, lists and other information. If you have a computer, it must be returned with all other company property in good operating order, without deleting e-mails and other data. We are providing you with this advance notice in an effort to help you through this period to the greatest degree possible. Thank you for your work to continue the unique educational legacy of Antioch College.

Sincerely yours,

College Revival Fund, Inc.

Nancy Crow
President, Board of Directors