What Didn’t Work: Tongue-Tied at the Top

During this debate, the whistle-blower’s letter arrived, forcing the board to examine Ladner’s expenses. The trustees hired an independent auditor who uncovered the president’s extensive spending of university funds and questioned his use of university staff for personal duties. Ladner countered that most of the expenses were necessary for his position as the president and chief fund raiser. Some board members continued to support him.