The university’s statement released Thursday called Thomas Keon’s action an “offhand attempt at humor” that was “extremely offensive and insensitive.”
HAMMOND, Ind. — Purdue University said Thursday its Board of Trustees had formally reprimanded the top official of its northwestern Indiana campuses over his mocking of Asian languages during a recent commencement ceremony.
The faculty senate of Purdue University Northwest has demanded the resignation of Chancellor Thomas Keon despite his apology over his impression of a fake Asian-sounding language during the Dec. 10 event. The university’s statement released Thursday called Keon’s action an “offhand attempt at humor” that was “extremely offensive and insensitive.” The statement said while the “offensive remark does not reflect a pattern of behavior or a system of beliefs held by Dr. Keon, the Board has made clear to him that a repeat incident of a similar nature would provide grounds for further Board action, including possible dismissal.
Faculty senate Chairman Thomas Roach said 87% of faculty members who responded to a poll this week voted no-confidence in Keon and questioned why Purdue officials were supporting him.Roach shared an open letter to the Purdue Board of Trustees with WRTV Thursday night. "We are not demanding his removal to punish him, we require his removal because he is not qualified to represent us. You state that Keon’s behavior was “extremely offensive and insensitive” and that it was “unacceptable for an occasion that should be remembered solely for its celebratory and unifying atmosphere.
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