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Controversy Over Hocking College President Hire Continues
Letters reveal mixed community reaction to Dr. Betty Young’s appointment as permanent president after an interim tenure. Supporters praise her regional ties and leadership while faculty cite morale concerns and a perceived rushed process. Endorsements come from Nelsonville and Athens leaders and bank officials, with critics calling the move damaging to the college’s future.
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Betty Young
Young
Stone
the Messenger
Yanko
Dr. Young
Hocking College Foundation
Nelsonville
Athens
Miki Brooks
Hocking College
Brooks
Southeastern Ohio
Betty
Stuart
Denise Brooks
Steve Cox
Nelsonville Home and Savings Bank
Cox
Hocking
Jim Rogers
Mike Brooks
Jeanie Faulker
Hocking College Education Association
Tracey Conrad
Ryan) McCall
Conrad
McCall
Chad Breeden
Houston Community Colleges
Coleman College For Health Sciences
Mary Chambers
Chambers
Robert Troxel