Southern University is in a very pivotal place in its history. As we are all aware the fight to keep HBCUs relevant is being waged against the legitimacy of our institutions of tertiary education.

As an alum of such an august institution, the internal conflict at Southern serves as an insidious undercurrent that cripples the ability of our institution to survive. We refuse to be an idle spectators to the diminution, the subversion, and destruction of Southern University. This stance must be taken even in times that we seek to protect her from the people entrusted with her care.

We must be the change that we wish to see to ensure that our university weathers the storm. As such it is our belief that the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management should be immediately investigated by the board for mismanagement of funds, nepotism, a lack of management, a failure to keep a positive image of the university, bullying, censorship, and a consistent inability to manage student situations professionally.