HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — More than a thousand members of a Facebook group called Concerned Oakwoodites, a group formed back in September, met to discuss their questions about Oakwood University. They say the school is 'lacking transparency'. During the meeting the group discussed different concerns including faculty and staff retention to ethics practices. The founders of Concerned Oakwoodites issued the following statement following their 3:30 p.m. meeting with members of the Oakwood University Board of Trustee on Monday:
"We appreciate the invitation from Oakwood University Board Chair Dr. G. Alexander Bryant to meet with members of the Board regarding our concerns. We view it as a modest first step, though we believe it could have been more productive.
While we thank the board members’ for listening to and engaging with us, we are disappointed that we left without a board commitment to a specific course of action nor a timeline for receiving one. The good news is that while the Board deliberates, Concerned Oakwoodites also will be contemplating our next steps.
Hopefully, we can find common ground with the Board moving forward. But if not, we will remain vigilant in our efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and corrective action at our beloved Oakwood University."
We will continue to bring you updates as we learn more.