We are now over 11,000 signatories, and we have yet to hear from you, Chancellor Wise. In your statement dated December 27, 2013 opposing the boycott of Israeli academic institutions, you wrote, "Individual faculty are free to express their personal opinions on the proposed resolution, however, they are not acting on behalf of the university." Professor Salaita champions BDS as a tactic to pressure Israel to comply with international law regarding Palestinian human rights. He speaks passionately against Israel's policies and practices as an individual. What, then, could have motivated you to dismiss him summarily from his position as you did?