then-chancellor Thomas Keon used made-up words to mock Asian languages, which drew backlash for the racist display and Keon subsequently issued a public apology. The school's Faculty Senate Executive Committee promptly came to a unanimous decision and delivered a letter to Keon demanding his resignation, noting that his statements insulted the Asian American community and caused national outrage.
Congresswoman Grace Meng from New York released a statement condemning the "racist, insensitive, and offensive imitation" made by the chancellor. The Purdue Northwest chapter of the American Association of University Professors also released a statement that criticized Keon's all-white senior leadership team and said the "time has come for Chancellor Keon to resign."
Subsequently, University of Minnesota professor Rich Lee and other Asian American professors started a petition calling for Keon's resignation and received over 1,100 signatures from faculty, staff, and students across the country. The petition was sent …
SAT EBRW 25%
470
SAT EBRW 75%
570
SAT Math 25th %
450
SAT Math 75th %
570
ACT Composite 25th %
16
ACT Composite 50th %
21
ACT Composite 75th %
25
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