Dive Summary:
- Dartmouth's president rescinded the appointment of a dean of the ethics center on campus because of his past remarks about homosexuality.
- Dartmouth President Philip J. Hanlon also called for a task force to clarify the mission and structure of the Tucker Foundation ethics center.
- The Rev. James Tengatenga, former Anglican bishop of Southern Malawi, had made remarks in 2011 expressing opposition to the church's support of gay marriage.
From the article:
... “However, following much reflection and consultation with senior leaders at Dartmouth, it has become clear to me that Dr. Tengatenga’s past comments about homosexuality and the uncertainty and controversy they created have compromised his ability to serve effectively as dean of Tucker,” he said in the statement. “The foundation and Dartmouth’s commitment to inclusion are too important to be mired in discord over this appointment.” ...
