In yet another striking blow to Richard Roberts’ chances of continuing as university president, Mark Lewandowski, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, said he would quit if Roberts is allowed back to his post.

In a letter addressed to George Pearsons, chairman of the ORU board of Regents, Lewandowski stated that:

“many current administrators . . . are concerned that the ORU board of regents with the exception of a few bold individuals are waffling in their decision making and are considering the reinstatement of Richard Roberts even in the face of overwhelming information of a management style that promotes fear and has done nothing to address the increasing debt of the university.”

Lewandowski is one of the defendants named in the lawsuit filed by three former professors. This new development leaves us wondering if Lewandowski might even testify against Richard in court?

This also does not bode well for the current accreditation process. ORU is due for a serious return check-up in 2009.