"Whereas the Faculty delivers the mission of UVA by creating knowledge through research and scholarship, disseminating this knowledge through teaching and publication, and helping the world use this knowledge to be better;
Whereas in an April 28 resolution the Faculty Senate affirmed its support of President Ryan’s leadership and vision; and
Whereas the UVA Board of Visitors’ primary duty is to the Commonwealth of Virginia;
Be it resolved that the UVA Faculty Senate calls on the Board of Visitors to join the Faculty Senate in condemning the demands of the US Department of Justice that led to the resignation of President Ryan; and
Be it resolved that the Faculty Senate calls on the Board of Visitors to meet with the Faculty Senate by July 14 to clarify the circumstances and negotiations that led to the resignation of President Ryan."