Staff Letters
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Letter From Liz Carson-Murphy
President Varlotta, I attended Friday's hearing and felt compelled to write to you. In my 12-year tenure at Antioch, I can honestly say I have never seen a leadership team as transparent, capable, and effective as the one leading us right now. Please know that you do not stand alone in this fight. The faculty, staff, and entire Antioch community are behind you, offering our unwavering encouragement, dedication, and trust as you steer us through… Read More
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Letter of Support from the Faculty and Staff of the Department of Clinical Psychology in New England
Dr. Comerford and CCG Board Members, The faculty and staff of the Department of Clinical Psychology in New England are disappointed and concerned regarding the recent attempts to shift the shared governance structure at Antioch University to one that privileges the Coalition for the Common Good (CCG), alone, as holding the sole authority to make decisions, direct actions, and maintain accountability. We are deeply concerned that the actions taken by the CCG will cause direct… Read More
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Statement of No Confidence and Opposition to Recent CCG Board’s Governance Actions
A group of Antioch University employees began circulating this Change.org petition on Wednesday, October 7. Here are the opening paragraphs: “We, the undersigned employees of Antioch University, express our opposition to the August 28, 2026 actions of CCG President John Comerford and the CCG Board of Directors to attempt to dissolve Antioch’s Advisory Board of Governors, remove authority from Antioch’s leadership, and assert greater control over the University’s governance and financial operations without meaningful consultation… Read More