Ben Unglesbee, Higher Ed Dive
Higher Ed Dive reports on the escalating governance dispute between Antioch University and the Coalition for the Common Good. The article examines Antioch’s allegations that Coalition leaders sought to dissolve Antioch’s Board of Governors, assume control of University funds, and remove President Lori Varlotta without the approvals required by the organizations’ governing agreements.
The article also traces the Coalition’s formation as a partnership intended to preserve each institution’s identity and governance, the concerns Antioch raised about its direction and financial sustainability, and the events leading to Antioch’s court filing. It notes that the court issued a temporary order preventing the Coalition from dissolving Antioch’s Board or accessing its bank accounts while the dispute proceeds. The Coalition disputed aspects of Antioch’s account but did not provide a detailed response before publication.