Richard Lambert, University Counsel says:
Whether the University has any authority over the Foundation is a legal conclusion.
Q: Does the University have any authority over the Foundation?
A: by Mr. Lambert. "what do you mean by 'authority'?
Q: Did Dr. DePree's check that he paid to the BAC go through -- go to the Foundation?
A: by Mr. Lambert, "And once again, we're not able to talk about an individual donation."
[Don't forget, Dr. DePree was sitting there; it was his donation; and it was still a secret. Keep in mind that greater than 99% of all donors are identified by name in Foundation publications.]
Q: Tell me what the source of this confidentiality is (as to a donor's gift)?
A: by Mr. Lambert, "it's a private donation."
Pride
At the College of Business of the University of Southern Mississippi*
Tim Ryan, Executive Director of The Foundation says:
Q: Are you [the Foundation] responsible to any public officials?
A: To my knowledge no.
Q: What's your background?
A: "I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a master's -- I majored in finance and minored in economics. I finished half of a -- approximately half of a master's degree."
Tim Ryan, Executive Director of the Foundation
Our core mission reflects taking PRIDE in all we do - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence
*From one full professor's point of view
