Albany Law

[Michigan_Dane]

Today is the vote, correct?

 

Am I right the vote is just a decision to proceed with negotiations? Nothing is binding yet assuming it's yes?

[Underpar]

The meeting is still on. I think there is strong sentiment to move ahead. Most of the alums I am in touch with are very positive about it.

[uofalbany]

Vote to move forward in general.... or a vote to move forward with UA?

Edited November 21, 2014 by uofalbany

[DanesRGood]

The meeting is still on. I think there is strong sentiment to move ahead. Most of the alums I am in touch with are very positive about it.

 

But I thought the alums that the TU talked to were against it?

[Underpar]

I think it is accurate to say that some alums have concerns. Some of the concerns I have heard are what I would call emotional. Is Albany Law School going to disappear? Other objections are more substantive such as control of the law school. Currently every member of the Board of Trustees is an AL alum. Many of we AL alums do have an attachment and many of us have made significant gifts and bequests. These are just a few of the thorny issues which are being discussed. I think if the alliance/ merger can address these issues and some others the proposal will move ahead.

[Michigan_Dane]

What time can we expect a decision?

[Underpar]

Today's meeting is important but in a limited way. If the trustees vote to move ahead then the nitty gritty details will have to be worked out. That will take some time and of couse could ultimately fail. If the trustees vote to not continue the discussions then the deal is off. I would expect a vote to move forward. A vote to move ahead would be a very positive signal.

[Michigan_Dane]

It's 4 PM in California so it's 7 PM in New York. I'm sure this meeting has long since occurred. Any news?

[Underpar]

The AL board of trustees has voted to move ahead with a closer affiliation / merger with UAlbany. Lots of tough work ahead but something important will come out of this.

[Underpar]

The next several months will be spent trying to define the initial configuration. UA has some good fits for AL students, most obviously is the business school. One of AL's new core programs will be to train lawyers to work in/ with financial markets.

[Underpar]

The name of any new entity is somewhat low on the list of issues to be discussed. There was some general talk and things like "Albany Law School a College of UAlbany" were mentioned.

[danefan]

No real reason to change the name. Albany Law School is fine with me unless of course someone has a few million $s and want to name it after themselves.

[uofalbany]

As long as the millions go to our athletic department facilities

The name Albany Law School is fine.... there's no need to change it.

University of Albany.... Albany Law... already well named.

Edited November 23, 2014 by uofalbany

[Underpar]

At the moment our diplomas read, "Albany Law School of Union University".

[uofalbany]

How would this sound:

"Albany Law School of University AT Albany"

 

For God's sake, NO!