Priscilla Slade

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Dr. Priscilla Dean Slade has been President of Texas Southern University since October 27, 1999. She holds a Ph. D. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

As of late March 2006, Dr. Slade has been at the forefront of a money spending scandal involving using Texas Southern University money to fund landscaping done at her home, furniture (including a $9,000 bed and $48,000 worth of China), expensive trips, and manicures (including one visit that cost $2,500) among other things. The investigation and appeals process was reviewed by the Board of Regents on June 7, 2006 and they concluded to terminate her contract effective June 17, 2006. Dr. Bobby Wilson will serve as acting president of the University in the meantime.

[edit] Termination

As of April 18, 2006, Priscilla Slade has been relieved of her duties as President of Texas Southern University. Her firing, though official, is not final. Her contract has a clause stipulating that she is allowed a public hearing to attempt to overturn the Board of Regents' ruling. She intends to do so. During this time, she is still on paid leave.

As of June 17, 2006, Priscilla Slade was officially terminated as President of Texas Southern University. Dr. Bobby Wilson will serve as acting president as the University searches for a new President.

On August 1st, 2006 Slade was indicted on two first degree felony charges by the Harris County District Attorney's office.

[edit] External links

Houston Chronicle Article on Scandal
Dr. Slade Biography via tsu.edu
Call Of Da Wild Blog Now infamous blog that tracks the many scandals at TSU by someone who appears to be an employee
Dr. Bobby Mills for TSU Dr. Bobby Mills, who is a big foe of Bobby Wilson and Gayla Thomas, is running a campaign for TSU presidency
Priscilla Slade's Brother Nathaniel Dean, who was brought in by his sister and Bobby Wilson on Jan 2003 and was the highest paid faculty in College of Science and Technology, dodged from TSU and landed a job at the Texas State University. It is not clear how much the people of this "TSU" know about it!
Bobby Wilson cried in the Dean Council The crooked Wislon cried and tried to earn some sympathy. He forgets how he has been treating his colleagues and students!