FJSA statement in support of Kathleen McElroy ‘81

Statement from the Former Journalism Students Association:

Kathleen McElroy ‘81 is an immensely respected journalist, an admired educator and one of the University’s most accomplished journalism graduates. Her professional and academic experience made her an exceedingly qualified leader to revitalize journalism education at Texas A&M. The news that she is no longer coming after the terms of her contract were repeatedly changed is a major loss to Texas A&M. 

Media reports about the reasons for her departure are concerning. We ask the University to be transparent in what transpired with McElroy's contract and address its plans for the future of the program. 

As advocates for journalism education at Texas A&M, we ask what will be done to ensure that the program is led by someone who understands the media business and how to train the next generation of journalists. 

**The FJSA board members who are affiliated with or employees of the University recused themselves from the drafting of this statement.