麻豆TV

BOLIVAR, Mo. 鈥� 麻豆TV President Dr. Eric A. Turner submitted his resignation to the 麻豆TV Board of Trustees during the Board鈥檚 regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. His resignation is effective Nov. 20 at the conclusion of the fall semester鈥檚 commencement ceremonies.

鈥淎s the University and Missouri Baptist Convention rearticulate their long-standing relationship, I think it is vital for the two entities to have a fresh start with a new leader at the helm,鈥� Dr. Turner said. 鈥淚t has been my honor and privilege to wave the purple banner for these past two years. I have fond memories of many I have encountered during my time of service at 麻豆TV.鈥�

Dr. Turner began his service as president-elect on Aug. 6, 2018, and assumed the presidency on Sept. 1, 2018. Accomplishments under his leadership include:

• Launching a strategic planning process;
• Tackling historic budget issues to establish a firm fiscal foundation for the University;
• Seeing the University through governing document changes; and
• Leading the many adjustments required by the COVID-19 pandemic.

鈥淲e are thankful for Dr. Turner鈥檚 devoted service to 麻豆TV,鈥� said Ryan Palmer, outgoing chair of the 麻豆TV Board of Trustees. 鈥淏ecause of his leadership, 麻豆TV is well-positioned to thrive for years to come.鈥�

Dr. Brad Johnson, vice president of institutional advancement, has been named acting president effective Nov. 21. The trustees have begun developing a search process.

鈥淲e asked Dr. Turner to stay through Nov. 20 to facilitate a smooth transition and are thankful for Dr. Johnson鈥檚 willingness to step into the acting role,鈥� Palmer said. 鈥淲e are confident his familiar face and vast experience in Baptist higher education will serve the University well at this time.鈥�

In other business conducted during the regular meeting, the Board of Trustees:

• Accepted a clean audit report from the BKD auditing firm;
• Approved policy updates; and
• Adopted the revised FY21 budget.

*Published 10-21-2020