RESOLUTION: In light of the ongoing controversy regarding the decision for the University of Oregon to join the Worker Rights Consortium, the Faculty Advisory Committee affirms their support for University President Dave Frohnmayer. His leadership and his commitment to our long-standing system of shared governance are qualities that we appreciate and respect.

Further, we urge the University community, and our supporters of alumni and friends, to see this decision in its proper perspective.  It was made through an established deliberative process, with much public debate and input from a wide cross-section of the University community. It does not  reflect one person's opinion, nor that of one small group. Rather, it symbolizes the combined efforts of members of the community and the University Senate, as elected representatives, to address the circumstances under which the University's name and logo are used. Our membership commitment is for one year and a University Senate Oversight Committee will recommend next year if the University should continue its affiliation after the initial year.

Finally, we include in this statement our thanks to all past, present and future supporters of the University of Oregon. We share a long, proud  history of striving towards excellence in research and education and we recognize that our alumni and friends help to make those efforts possible.  We are grateful for their support.