The report issued by the Internal Communications Committee emphasized the need to reestablish the social compact upon which Ferris was established. Their report emphasized that the controversies at Ferris were not due to individuals, but due to a breakdown in values and basic civility. It is important to emphasize the core values of any institution and those held by key administrators. These are the key values I hold, and I promise to make my decisions based on these values. I value the important role of education in promoting the value of human life.
Education is the key to self improvement, value, civility and respect.
I value the integrity and worth of every individual. We may disagree with each other from time to time, as each of us are required to play different roles. However, we must always keep the disagreements professional, not personal. Any personalization of professional differences in which the character of a person is defamed will not be tolerated. Similarly, any effort to inappropriately coerce or intimidate employees will not be tolerated.