Robinson agrees to lead FAMU through Jan. 1, 2014

Yesterday, Interim President Larry Robinson answered affirmatively when the FAMU Board of Trustees unanimously asked him to lead the university through January 1, 2014.

“I just want to let you know that I really appreciate this vote of confidence,” Robinson said. “I will do what is needed to serve the legacy of Florida A&M University.”

Trustees Chairman Chuck Badger suspended the presidential search on March 15. The decision cleared the way for FAMU to focus on addressing the problems that led the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to place it on a one-year probation back in December of 2012.

SACS will evaluate FAMU’s progress in December of 2013. The organization will then vote on whether to lift FAMU’s probationary status, extend the probation, or remove FAMU from its list of accredited schools.

Robinson previously played a leading role in getting FAMU’s SACS accreditation reaffirmed through 2019. He said he’s confident that FAMU will be able to fully satisfy its accreditors’ concerns.