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OSU President Resigns Amid Relationship Scandal
11 Mar
Summary
- President Ted Carter resigned following an inappropriate relationship disclosure.
- The relationship was reportedly with podcaster Krisanthe Vlachos.
- University faculty seek greater transparency in the presidential search.
The Ohio State University is initiating a search for a new president following the unexpected resignation of Ted Carter. Carter stepped down on Monday, after serving just over two years in the role. His resignation came after he disclosed an inappropriate relationship with Krisanthe Vlachos, a podcaster who hosts "The Callout Podcast" and owns Veteran USA LLC. Vlachos's business has been associated with the OSU campus, though registration details have raised questions.
Faculty members, like Ohio State University associate professor Pranav Jani, are emphasizing the need for a transparent and inclusive selection process. Jani, also a board member for the American Association of University Professors at OSU, has expressed concerns about insufficient community input in past searches. He hopes this period of crisis will lead to self-reflection and a democratic process for choosing the next university leader. The AAUP has formally communicated these concerns to the board of trustees.
