Elizabeth I Woodley From: Leonard Leo < leonard.leo@fed-soc.org > Friday, April 17, 2015 4:24 PM Henry N Butler Re: GMUSL DEAN -- Confidential Sent: To: Subject: Very promising. Sent from my iPad On Apr 17, 2015, at 4:13 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Leonard, This afternoon I had a very productive conversation with the Provost. We've agreed on most terms. We plan to meet at 7:30 AM on Monday to discuss a few more things and sign the deal. I will let you know promptly thereafter. Enjoy this wonderful weekend. Onward and upward. Heney HemyN Butler 224 330 0540 1 1 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Wednesday, April 22, 2015 5:32 PM Leonard Leo RE: Congratulations! Thanks, Leonard. It has been a hectic couple of days. Trying to build a pipeline of my logical successor as dean. Onward and upward, my friend. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law and Executive Director, Law & Economics Center George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 hnbutler@gmu.edu 703-993-8644 224-330-0540 (mobile) www .MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. -----Original Message----From: Leonard Leo [mailto:leonard.leo@fed-soc.org] Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 5:12 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Congratulations! Sent from my iPad 1 2 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard Leo < leonard.leo@fed-soc.org > Tuesday, June 02, 2015 6:47 PM Henry N Butler Please call leonard lea 202-421-3181 1 3 Elizabeth I Woodley Leonard Leo < leonard.leo@fed-soc.org > Wednesday, June 03, 2015 7:29 AM From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Re: Please call leonard leo Great. Enjoyable travels. On Jun 3, 2015 1:10 AM, "Henry N Butler" wrote: Leonard, I will be driving from York to Edinburgh today, through some remote areas, but I will call when I've got coverage after 9:00 AM EDT. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler GMU Foundation Professor of Law Executive Director, Law & Economics Center George Mason University School of Law On Jun 2, 2015, at 11 :47 PM, Leonard Leo wrote: 202-421-3181 1 4 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent To: Cc: Subject Leonard Leo Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:25 PM Henry N Butler Alison Price Re: -GMU Student Prospect That is great. Sent from my iPad >On Aug 2, 2015, at 9:41 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: > >Leonard, > > Absolutley! > >I will work with the admissions office to make sure we get together. > >Thanks for your help. > >Onward and Upward I > >Henry > > Henry N. Butler > Oean and Professor of Law > George Mason University School of Law > 3301 Fairfax Drive >Arlington, VA 22201 > 703.993.8644 (office) > 224.330.0540 (mobile) > hnbutler@gmu.edu > >-Original Message--> From: Leonard Leo [mailto:leonard.anthony.leo@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2015 8:54 PM >To: Henry N Butler -GMU Student Prospect >Subject: > > >Dear Henry, > resume attached, has been at RAGA and doing very good work. His father is a senior executive at , and that is how we were introduced. • s very interested in Mason, has applied, and is visiting Friday. Would you have time to meet him briefly? > >Best, >Leonard 1 5 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard Leo Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:24 PM Henry N Butler Re: -GMU Student Prospect Thanks so much. Sent from my iPad > On Aug 2, 2015, at 9:41 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: > >Leonard, > > Absolutley! > > I will work with the admissions office to make sure we get together. > >Thanks for your help. > >Onward and Upward! > >Henry > >Henry N. Butler > Dean and Professor of Law >George Mason University School of Law > 3301 Fairfax Drive >Arlington, VA 22201 > 703.993.8644 (office) > 224.330.0540 (mobile) > hnbutler@gmu.edu > > -----Original Message----> From: Leonard Leo [mailto:leonard.anthony.leo@gmail.com] >Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2015 8:54 PM >To: Henry N Butler >Subject: --GMU Student Prospect > > > Dear Henry, > resume attached, has been at RAGA and doing very good work. His father is a senior executive at , and that is how we were introduced . . . s very interested in Mason, has applied, and is visiting Friday. Would you have time to meet him briefly? > >Best, >Leonard 1 6 Elizabeth I Woodley peter.redpath@fed-soc.org Sunday, August 23, 2015 5:50 PM Henry N Butler David Bernstein;Leonard Leo Re:- Law, ranked 4th in class) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Thank you. He's very excited. I'll keep my eyes and ears open for more for the Spring. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Peter, Just wanted to make sure that you are aware that we closed the deal w i t h - . He was in classes last week. Thanks for your help. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu From: Peter Redpath [mailto:peter.redpath@fed-soc.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 2:51 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject:- - Law, ranked 4th in class) Here's the resume of the student I mentioned over the phone. He leaves town tomorrow and starts school next week. He's open to transferring. Peter K. Redpath, Esq. Vice President & Director, Student Division The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies 1776 I (Eye) St., N.W. Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 202-822-8138 (phone) 202-296-8061 (fax) 1 7 Peter.Redpath @fed-soc.org Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent To: Subject: Henry N Butler Monday, September 07, 2015 7:03 PM Leonard Leo RE: Thanks for lunch Deal! Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu From: Leonard Leo [mailto:leonard.leo@fed-soc.org] Sent Monday, September 7, 2015 6:29 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Re: Thanks for lunch Great seeing you as well. On Sep 7, 2015 5:49 PM, '*Herny N Butler" wrote: Dear Leonard, 1 9 Safe and productive travels! j Onward and Upward! I I Hemy Hemy N. Butler Il Dean and Professor of Law I George Mason University School of Law I ! 3301 Fairfax Drive l Arlington, VA 22201 l 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) i hnbutler@gmu.edu I 2 10 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Leonard Leo Monday, September 21, 2015 10:52 PM Henry N Butler;Trimble Becker Re: The Five Year Plan for Mason Law 7-13-15.pptx Sent: To: Subject: There are a number of questions that came up. We should schedule a call. Copying Trimble to schedule. Sent from my iPad On Sep 18, 2015, at 9:13 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Dear Leonard, I hope your trip was a success and that things were not too out of control upon your return. Please find attached my Five-Year Plan for Mason Law. My Vision 25 + 25 is straightforward: • 1 11 Thanks for your advice and encouragement. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) 2 12 13 Vision 25/25 Five- ear Plan 15 • Increased ranking will result in more students attending without financial aid. • Make investments to shift the demand curve for Mason Law over the next few years. • Currently Subsidized by the University • Market Demand v. Demand for Mason Law Some Basic Economics The Value Proposition: The Precipice Five Key Components of Vision 25/25 I at ?5:358 ............ V) L. ro QJ > m 0 ....., N ....., x Q) c L. QJ > 0 ·- ·:::c !..... > ....., -:J u ro LL 19 20 Key Component #2 - Law School Leadership .. mu Ewcanou 538800 23 24 26 27 28 6Z 31 32 33 34 35 Elizabeth I Woodley Leonard Leo Friday, September 25, 2015 10:01 PM Henry N Butler Re: Thanks for the call today From: Sent: To: Subject: You are most welcome Sent from my iPad On Sep 25, 2015, at 6:43 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Leonard, I very much appreciate your wise counsel. Have a nice weekend. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu 1 36 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Henry N Butler Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:41 PM Leonard Leo Re: Warrior Fund Sent To: Subject: Thank you! Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 2220 l 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Sep 30, 2015, at 4:47 PM, Leonard Leo wrote: On Sep 28, 2015 6:53 PM, "Henry N Butler" wrote: ! Leonard: - 1 37 38 39 Thank you. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 4 40 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu MASON LAW: LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. From: Alison Price Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 3:10 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Re: of possible interest - Warrior Fund 5 41 Alison H. Price Associate Dean Admissions & Enrollment Management George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive, MS 1G3 Arlington, VA 22201 (703)993-8264 From: Henry N Butler Date: Monday, September 28, 2015 11:49 AM To: Alison Price Subject: FW: of possible interest - Warrior Fund Onward and Upward! Henry 7 43 Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu MASON LAW: lEARN. CHALLENGE. lEAO. http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher Kgalla10@gmu.edu I 703.993.1607 I The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia freedom of Information Act. for any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. I' j I · 1 1 To: Henry N Butler I Subject: Re: of possible interest - Warrior Fund !I Dear Henry, II 8 44 Tiianks and best, Leonard Sent from my iPad II On Sep 28, 2015, at 6: 13 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: l l Leonard, l I II II I l I I I Stay tuned. I l Onward and Upward! I Henry II I Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive 9 45 Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. From: Alison Price Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 12:21 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Re: of possible interest - Warrior Fund 10 46 Let me know how I can help you proceed on this project. Alison H. Price Associate Dean Admissions & Enrollment Management George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive, MS 1G3 Arlington, VA 22201 (703)993-8264 From: Henry N Butler Date: Monday, September 7, 2015 5:41 PM To: Alison Price Subject: FW: of possible interest Warrior Fund! 11 47 Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of law George Mason University School of law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 {office} 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu From: Daniel Polsby Sent: Friday, September 4, 2015 1:15 PM To: Alison Price Cc: Henry N Butler Subject: of possible interest http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof blog/2015/o9/more-on-law-schooltuition-discounting.html a few of these schools are our competitors 12 48 13 49 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Thursday, October 22, 2015 2:11 PM Leonard Leo Re: How did things go with . .? Leonard, Thanks. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) >- >On Oct 22, 2015, at 12:56 PM, Leonard Leo wrote: > > >Trimble, could you set up a call for me and Henry? > > >Sent from my iPad > » On Oct 22, 2015, at 9:53 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: >> »Thanks! >> »Henry N. Butler >> Dean and Professor » George Mason University School of Law » 3301 Fairfax Drive »Arlington, VA 22201 » 703-993-8644 » Hnbutler@gmu.edu » 224-330-0540 (mobile) 1 50 Elizabeth I Woodley Henry N Butler Tuesday, October 27, 2015 7:45 AM Leonard Leo From: Sent To: Subject Re: Adjunct Prospect Leonard, We're onit. Thanks. Hemy Hemy N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law On Oct 27, 2015, at 7:27 AM, Leonard Leo wrote: DearHemy, See below. Worth reaching out to. Best, Leonard From:' Date: Oct , Subject: Good to see you To: "Leonard Leo" Cc: Leonard: 1 51 52 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Henry N Butler Monday, September 21, 2015 11:07 PM Leonard Leo;Trimble Becker Kim Gallagher RE: The Five Year Plan for Mason Law 7-13-15.pptx Thanks, Leonard. Trimble, I am available from 11:00 to 3:00 on Tuesday and from 12:30 to 4:00 on Wednesday. I will be driving to/from Blacksburg and should have good coverage on my mobile# 224-330-0540. Thanks. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. 1 53 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: .. - Henry N Butler Monday, December 21, 2015 6:00 PM Leonard Leo RE: Warrior Fund -- Update Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu From: .com] Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 3:33 PM To: Henry N Butler Cc: Leonard Leo Subject: RE: Warrior Fund -- Update - From: Henry N Butler [mailto:hnbutler@gmu.edu] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 2:17 PM To:1 54 Cc: Leonard Leo Subject: Warrior Fund -- Update Dear. . Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. 2 55 56 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Henry N Butler Thursday, February 11, 2016 7:43 PM Leonard A. Leo Daniel Polsby RE: Meeting in Chicago Leonard, Thank you. Have a nice weekend. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. -----Original Message----From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 7:35 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Meeting in Chicago 1 57 Sent from my iPad $10 from K. . $20 from anonymous donor from -and Janet, $30,000,000 deal came together last night. The Justice Antonin Scalta School of Law. Confidential for noW. Onward and Upwadl Henry iMel>Sage Fr•. Feb 28. 59 From: Henry N Butler tldt: Subject: Re: Naming Gift Date: February 27, 2016 at 10:26 AM To: S David Wu clav•dwu@gmu.ectu Thanks. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703·993·8644 9D.!.LI oQ.\! 224·330-0540 (mobile) On Feb 27, 2016, at 9:24 AM, S David Wu wrote: Henry. Thank you for your note. I'm al a conference i11 New Orleans Will be back on Monday. rm aware of the naming possibility, sounds like an exciting opportunity. Piease do make sure i hat the proposal is properly vetted and the prP.stdent ancl I have a chance t o weigh 1n. Enjoy- your time ott. Best. David ------------S. David Wu Provost and Executive Vice President George Mason University 41100 University Drive . MS 3A2 52 10 Merten Hall Fairfax. Virginia 22030 Ph : 703·993·8776 Or; Feb 2'7. 2016 at 5 :25 J\M. Henry N Buller e!l!..> wrote· . ... ·,,· • Om.v2:-d and ... • . : .. j . ."l1: L. • I ) •: H'• : !°: .1 • . '•.· •• 1· •. • . . !'· . • I : :. '.ft.• . •1'1" f) ,,/. ,. ·. · : : ; 'i !···/·,. ;j tirti1,'L9.r!1! 1. i!:.:·G·\:!·::C 60 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Saturday, February 27, 2016 7:57 AM Leonard Leo Scalia Clerks Leonard, We should hire a couple of his former clerks. Jonathan Mitchell is an obvious target. Any women in the potential pool? Thanks. Best, Henry Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 224-330-0540 1 61 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard Leo < leonard.leo@fed-soc.org > Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:18 AM Henry N Butler Re: Scalia Clerks There probably are. I will think about it. On Feb 27, 2016 7:57 AM, "Henry N Butler" wrote: Leonard, I I We should hire a couple of his former clerks. Jonathan Mitchell is an obvious target. Any women in the potential pool? Thanks. Best, Henry Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 224-330-0540 1 62 • From: Henry N ButSer hnbutler@gmu.edu SUbjeet: Rough Draft of Plan Date: March 8, 2016 at 6:20 PM ti •. To: Jennifer Wftg'WK Davia fidavis@gmu.edu, S DtlVid Wu da:vk.lwu@gmu.edu. Frank Neville fnevill2@grnu.edu, Angel Cabrera cabferaa@gmu.edu Cc: Henry N Sutler hnbutler@gmu.edu, Klm Gallagher kgalla10@9mu.edo DearG4. I have a 9:00 AM with David tomorrow. l will drop off bani copies of the $30.000,000 plan. Please keep details confidential, as requested by anonymous donors. There have been so many give and takes of the draft with our friends that the wording has become a mess: I will explain in person why it worked out that way. I look forward to working with you to make this truly awesome. Thanks. Faster Farther! Onward and Upward! Henry • Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703 .993 .8644 bnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. Lf AD. MASON LAW: htt,p:l/www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgalJalO@gmu.edu 703 .993 J 6(J7 Notice: The Commonwealth of Vi.rginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time. without notice, and without my pennission. ln addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Infonnation Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at heprynbutJcr@gmail.com . • 63 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Wednesday, March 09, 2016 8:25 PM Leonard A Leo Re: Law School Naming Thank you. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Mar 9, 2016, at 8:06 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: I am spending the weekend with Scalia family and will be making sure they are good with the nammg. Sent from Outlook Mobile 1 64 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Henry N Butler Saturday, March 12, 2016 5:48 AM Leonard A. Leo Re: Law School Naming Sent: To: Subject: Leonard, Hoping all goes well this weekend. Please feel free to share with them that the entire law school will be deeply honored by the naming and that we will solemnly pursue a dignified course of action that will make them proud. Thank you. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Mar 9, 2016, at 8:40 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: I will let the family know that, if they are prepared to do it, it appears that the Governor and the board would be supportive. Sent from my iPad On Mar 9, 2016, at 7:33 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: BTW, Rector Tom Davis has gotten informal approval of the Board of Visitors (via phone calls) and endorsement by the Governor. Everyone is excited and very proud. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 1 65 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Mar 9, 2016, at 8:06 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: I am spending the weekend with Scalia family and will be making sure they are good with the naming. Sent from Outlook Mobile 2 66 •• From: Renell Wynn rwynn3@gmu edu ,.. Subject: Announcement Date: March 16, 2016 at 7:52 AM lo: S David Wu davidwu@.gmLt.echJ Good morning David. Angel and I spoke with Henry last evening and the announcement will be as soon as the end of the month. Sent from my iPhone 67 From: Sent: To: Subject Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Jennifer Wagner Davis Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:12 AM Rose B Pascarell; Renell Wynn Fwd: Gift agreement Follow up Flagged Rose/Renell-· FYI. I know you are working on this as well. I have concerns technical and timing. FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Jennifer Wagner Davis Date: March 23, 2016 at 7:08:38 AM CST To: Henry N Butler , Janet E Bingham Cc: David B Moore . Lisa G Kemp . SVP Administrative Staff , Jennifer Wagner Davis Subject: Gift agreement Henry/Janet·First congrats on such an amazing proposal. I had a chance to review and there a few things that need some analysis, discussion and or edits. First, all tuition revenue is required to go to E and G. Not sure why it specifies Law account. Second, l have concerns as this gift agreement could imply NO tuition increases throughout the gift agreement term. First, our board sets tuition and we cannot make that guarantee. I would recommend provisions for a range of increases. Third, 1 cannot reconcile the pro fonna. I have a couple of other small Items but it feels like we need to meet soon to resolve. Lastly, I am not sure of the timing so if this is moving quickly, I can ask Bethany to schedule ASAP. Thanks JJ Ps-also uncertain of timing given recent issues on campus, I would urge annowtcement this summer. JJ Sent from my iPhone l 68 From: fnevill2 Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 4:35 PM To: James J Laychak , David R Long Cc: Janet E Bingham · Subject: Re: Big Gift Announcement Thanks. From: James J Laychak Date: Wednesday, 23, 2016 at 4:34 PM To: fnevill2 , David R Long Cc: Janet E Bingham Subject: RE: Big Gift Announcement Frank, As a follow up to David's email below, l brought this up in our meeting with Renell yesterday saying that something as significant as this should be "above the fold" on our main web page. I shouldn't be buried in the "news section" or "In the rotation" as Renell was describing it. You shouldn't have to hunt for this announcement, it should be front and center, the first thing someone sees when they land on gmu.edu. I said I was speaking for Advancement AND as an Ab.!JM. I understand that we normally follow certain "standards" that are in place, but as the largest combined gift to support the naming of a significant school this announcement should be considered an exception to the standard. Doesn't have to be front and center for weeks, maybe just 5-7days. Received neither confirmation nor rejection of this request from Renell. Just that she will take it "under advisement". Liberty agreed with me, said we shouldn't "bury" the story. Thanks, jim Jim Laychak AVP University Advancement & Alumni Relations 4400 University Dr. (MSN 1A3) Fairfax, VA 22030 Ph (703) 993-8764 I Cell (571) 296-8316 Executive Assistant: Sharon Ostendorf Email: sostendo@gmu.edu I ph (703} 993-3605 > > > > > > > > fasterfarther.gmu.edu >> . 69 This electronic message contains confidential information which fs, In whole or in part, subject to exclusion from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act pursuant to §2,2-3705.4, 7. of the Code of Virginia. From: Frank Neville Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 4:23 PM To: David R Long <9long6@gmu.edu> Ce: James J laychal< ; Janet E Bingham Subject: Re: Big Gift Announcement David, Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Frank .... _....... ..... __ - _...... ____..,._... ,. .... ..... ,_... ·-··-,.,-· ·-...--..-.-.-- ... _ -·- -·---· ........- ____ - · -·-" _......... ,.. ..._..,.. ____________________ From: David R long Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 12:04 PM To: fnev1112 Cc: James J Laychak , Janet E Bingham ingham@gmu.edu> SUbJect: Big Gift Announcement Frank, Best, David David long Associate Vice President of AdvClncement and Alumnl Relatlons & Executive campaign Director George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MSN 1A3 Fairfax, VA 22030 2305 Merten Hali 703-993-1496 2 70 dlong6@gmu.edu FASTER FARTHER l/'lf CAMPAIGN FOR GEORGI: MASON UNIVERSITY > > > > > > > > fasterfarther.gmu.edu >> This electronic message may contoin confidential information which is, in whole or in part, subject to exclusion from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act pursuant to Section 2.2-3705.4.7 of the Code of Virginia. 3 71 • • From: S David Wu davklwu@gmu.ec!U SUbfect; Re: Gi1l 1g'oetnent Date: Marcil 23, 2016 al 6:04 PM To; Jennifer Wagner Davis jJdavis@gmu.edu JJ: Not giwn enoug-. cletall to judge. As I mentlOned. they did not shOw me lhe pro fOrma. only a general description of lhe concept. I do not bellew we can assume n.o tuition increase fot fkle ye81'S though. David On Mar 23, 2016. at 5:00 PM. Jennifer Wagner Davis wrote: Oavld- Thanks tor the update. Are )'OU comfortable wlth foregoing tullon re\ wrote: JJ: I was at the meuaging meeting yesterday and thal aspect aeems to be coming together. The current plan is for the announcement to go out right after the board approval on 3fJ1. There is some sensitivity with the media donor on this. Janet/Henry did not show me the detailed fnancial per brma but I understand the idea is to configure the gift as 8Cholal'Ships (held at the foondatlon) that fund about 50 extra students per year and use the revenue to fund other items on the list. such as faculty hires. If yoo have Issues with the financial model, this ls a good time to have that discussion With Henry. This is unlikely k> have an impact on tile lfming of the annooncement, however. · My undei'sta.nding is that there is strong board support ao is 1he president • David On Mar 23. 2016. al 9:09 AM. Jennifer Wagner Davis wrote: Oa\lld/MicheUe-Are you all analyzing this? See below. Thx JJ Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Jennifer Wagner Davis O.te: March 23, 2016 at 7:08:38 AM CST To: Henry N Butler Janel E Bingham Cc: David 8 Moore , Lisa 0 Kemp , SVP AdministraUve Staff qypadmjo®gmu.ed!p, Jennifer Wagnef Davis Subjtct: Gitt agreement /""" C - Henry/Janet·Firstcoograts on such an anazing proposal. :f II(.,. JIVLV') I had a cnance to review and there a few things that need some analysis. discussion and°' edits. First, all tuition revenue Is required to go to E and G. Not sure why it specifies Law aooount Second. I have concerns as this gift agreement could imply NO tuition increases throughout the gift agreement term. First. oor board sets tuiUon and we cannot make that guarantee. I would recommend provisions for a range of Increases. Third. I ca.m ot reconcile the pro forma. I have a couple of other small Items but ft feels like we need lo meet soon to resolve. Lastly, I am not sure of the timing so if this is moving quic:ldy. I can asl< &lhany to schedule ASAP. Thanks JJ Pa-also uncertain of timing given recent issues on campus, t would urge amouncement this summer. JJ • Sent from my iPhone 72 • From: Jennifer Wagner Davi• jdavls@gmu.e wrote: ?'! Sent from my !Phone From: Nac>rYll Mund Subject: RE: Gift •areement Bethany, Janet will be out of the state on travel back to the university on 3f29. She can send Jim Laychak tn her place.. Will that be acceptable? Best, Naomi • From: Bethany E Burroughs Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 2:53 PM To: Naomi Arlund Subject: Fwd: Gift agreement Hi Naomi! The gift agreement meeting mentioned below has been · scheduled for Tuesday, March 29th at 1. This meeting is criticaJ and JJ would like Janet to attend. Can you please make sure available? Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Bethany • -----Original Message----From: Jennifer Wagner Davis Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:35 AM To: Henry N Butler Cc: Janet E Bingham David B Moore 73 • - ; Lisa G Kemp ; SVP Administrative Staff <.,Upadroin@gmn.e; Kim Gallagher 4gallal O@gmu.cd.U> Subject: Re: Gift agreement First of next week would be awesome! Thanks and safe travels .. JJ Sent from my iPhone On Mar 23, 2016, at7:34 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: JJ, Yes, let's sit down asap. Unfortunately, I am traveling today and tomorrow. I think Friday afternoon around 3:00 is all I have available this week or perhaps lst think next week . • Please work with Kim to schedule. Thanks. Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax. Drive Arlington. VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu • www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, 74 • and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. ----Original Message----From: Jen.nifer Wagner Davis Sent Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:09 AM To: Henry N Butler; Janet E Bingham Cc: David B Moore; Lisa G Kemp; SVP Administrative Staff; Jennifer Wagner Davis Subject: Gift agreement Henry/Janet-First congrats on such an amazing proposal. I had a chance to review and there a few things that need some analysis, discussion and or edits. • First, all tuition revenue is required to go to E and G. Not sure why it specifies Law account. Second, I have concerns as this gift agreement couJd imply NO tuition increases throughout the gift agreement term. First, our board sets tuition and we cannot make that guarantee. I wou]d recommend provisions for a range of increases. Third, I cannot reconcile the proforma. I have a coupJe of other smal1 Items but it feels like we need to meet soon to resolve. Lastly, I am not sure of the timing so if this is moving quickly, I can ask Bethany to schedule ASAP. Thanks JJ Ps-also uncertain of timing given recent issues on campus. I would urge announcement this summer. JJ • 75 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Thursday, March 24, 2016 5:30 PM Leonard A. Leo Re: Please call I can call in about 10 minutes. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Mar 24, 2016, at 3:59 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: 202-421-3181 Sent from Outlook Mobile 1 76 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: asailey Monday, March 28, 2016 2:49 PM Renell Wynn Frank Neville Background Info for Justice Scalia Communications Follow up Flagged Hello Renell, Frank has instructed me to pass along a link to President Obama's speech script addressing the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, to serve as background information for your communication material. Here is the link: http://www.nvtimes.com/live/supreme-court-justice-antonin·scalia-dies-at-79/video-presidentobamas-statement-on-galias-death/ Please let me know if you need any further assistance on this topic. Thank you, Anya Sailey Special Assistant to the President Office of the President 4400 University Drive Merten Hall 5100- MS 3A1 Fairfax, VA 22030 Office: 703-993-8703 Mobile: 703-501-9878 l 77 • From; Jennifer W119ner Davi• Jjdavis@gmu.edu # Subject: Law School Ananclal Plan Date: Mateh 29, 2016 at 9:44 AM To: Usa G Kemp lkemp@GMU.EDU, David B Moore dmoonim@gmu.edu Attendees: • JJ Lisa Kemp David Moore Dean Butler David Rehr First of next week would be awesome! Tban:ks and safe travels .. JJ Sent from my iPhone >On Mar 23, 2016, at 7:34 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: > >JJ, > >Yes. Jet's sit down asap. Unfortunately. I am traveling today and tomorrow. > >I trunk Friday afternoon around 3:00 is all I have available this week or perhaps 1st think Deltt week. • • > > Please work with Kim to schedule . > >Thanks. > >Henry > > Henry N. Butler > Dean and Professor > George Mason University School of Law > 3301 Fairfax .Drive >Arlington, VA 22201 > 703 .993.8644 (direct) > 224.330.0540 (mobile) > hnbutler@gmu.edu > www.MasonLE!;.Qrg > > Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. > > -----Original Message---> From: Jennifer Wagner Davis >Sent: Wednesday. March 23, 2016 9:09 AM >To: Henry N Butler; Janet E Bingham >Cc: David B Lisa 0 Kemp; SVP Administrative Staff; Jennifer Wagner Davis > Subject: Gift agreement 78 • From: Jennlfwf Wtfil'*' O.vJe jdavl5@9mu.edu SubJtct; Law school Date: Mardi 29, 2016 at 11 :18 AM To: jlayehak@gmu.&CN, Janet Bingham bingham@gmu.edu, dmoorem@gmu.edu I have S8\MraJ questionslconcerns-are you coming to the Bu1fer meeting today? • Sent from my iPhone • • 79 • From: Renell Wynn rwynn3@gmu.edu rerna@lgmu.edu, Bradford W Edwards bedwards@gmu.edu, Frank Neville fneviU2@gmu.edu. Janet E Bingham bingham@gmu.edu, Jennifer Wagner Davis ljdavis@gmu.edu, Unda H Halber lharner@gmu.edu, Paul J Liberty phberty@gmu.edu, Rose 8 Pascarell rpascare@gmu.edu, S David Wu davidwu@gmu.edu, Sharon Cullen scullen1 @gmu.edu, Julian Williams FYI-part of our conversation on Monday. . -·· .. , ; • J Building Names.doex • • 80 ... •• In the wake of protests at the University of Missouri last year that resulted in the stepping down of the university's president, students at other campuses were emboldened by the action and made demands of their own administrators. The majority of the demands were for systemic changes in university culture they felt were lacking in racial equality, including apologies, hiring more minority faculty and staff, increasing minority populations, mandatory sensitivity training for students and staff and, in several cases, making available special rooms or suites exclusive to minority students. Students at many campuses reexamined who buildings were named after; in several cases they objected to honoring the and demanded the buildings' names be changed. I've collected a list of a few prominent universities where name changes were demanded, with links to the full stories. Administrators comment in the stories that while they understand the students' displeasure, renaming the is a misguided effort to alter history. UNC-Chapel Hill is the exception. • -- Buzz McClain At Princeton, Woodrow Wilson, a heralded alum, is recast as an intolerant one. Students protest, want to rename the policy school and a residential college. A student counter petition adds to the controversy. At Harvard, students protest law school founder Isaac Royalt Ir.'s slave-owning past. Student activists vandalize artwork with black tape; they want the Harvard seal changed. Yale begins 'conversation' on Calhoun College name. Namesake was a vigorous defender of slavery in 1804. Clemson refuses to rename Tillman Hall. Students and faculty objected to Tillman's racist leanings, including instituting Jim Crow laws in the late 191h century South Carolina. The board refused despite suggestions the name would keep future faculty and students away . • 81 • UNC-Chapel Hill to rename Saunders Hall. University board votes to remove name of 19th century Ku Klux Klan leader from building. Students protest Carolina Hall designation; they want Zora Neale Hurtston' s name on it. Middle Tennessee State University students and commWlity want Forrest Hal1 name changed. Confederate general was involved with the Ku Klux Klan. New York University students want Elmer Holmes Bobst Library renamed. AntiSemite namesake blamed US problems on Jews. University of Alabama students want four buildings renamed. Namesakes are associated with racism. UC Berkeley students want Barrows HaU renamed for Assata Shakur. Black Panther Shakur was convicted of killing a state trooper and fleeing to Cuba. • • 82 O· From: Renell Wynn uclu (lo Subject: Gift announcement Date: March 29, 2016 at 7:07 PM To: Henry N Butler r1nt:.utl.:n2l.'grnu .ccJu Cc: S David Wu eou, Angel Cabrera u:)b:e!aa1'\p1u.t1(Jd Any reason why we should not share the news with President's Council before release? Sent from my !Phone 83 On 3/29/16, 10:24 PM, "Henry N Butler" wrote: >We are working on It. > >Onward and Upward! > >Henry > >Henry N. Butler >Dean and Professor >George Mason University School of Law >3301 Fairfax Drive >Arlington, VA 22201 >703.993.8644 >hnbutler@gmu.edu > > > >MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edy/ > >Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Ga!Jagher KgallalO@gmu.edu >703.993.1607 > >Notice: >The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. > > >-----Original Message---->From: Renell Wynn >Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:22 PM >To: Henry N Butler >Cc: David K Rehr >Subject: Re: NPR > >OK. I know you know this but we can not afford any news on this until after the board votes. 1 84 > >Sent from my !Phone > »On Mar 29, 2016, at 10:19 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: >> »Not yet. >> » Onward and Upward! >> >>Henry >> » Henry N. Butler »Dean and Professor »George Mason University School of Law » 3301 Fairfax Drive »Arlington, VA 22201 » 703.993.8644 » hnbytter@gmu.edu >> >> >> »MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ >> »Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu .edu » 703.993.1607 >> >>Notice: »The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. >> >> » ----Original Message- -->> From: Renell Wynn »Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:19 PM »To: Henry N Butler »Subject: NPR >> »Did you or David have the follow up conversation? >> »Sent from my iPhone 2 85 From: Renell Wynn Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:52 AM To: Angel Cabrera , Sharon Cullen Cc: S David Wu , fnevill2 , Janet E Bingham Subject: Fwd: tweaked resolution Draft resolution Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message; From: Preston A Wllltams Date: March 30, 2016 at 10:50:34 AM EDT To: Renell Wynn Cc: Michael Sandler Subject: tweaked resolution Preston Williams Presidential Communications Manager 2116B Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax. Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 pwilli201@gmu.edu 1 86 WHEREAS, the George Mason University School of Law has received a $30 million gift, the largest in university history, to honor the legacy of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia with a series of scholarships; and WHEREAS, these scholarships will provide opportunities for some of the brightest law student candidates in the country as well as amplify George Mason's standing as an institution of higher learning that basks in the shadow of the Supreme Court of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Antonin Scalia Scholarship will be awarded to students with excellent academic credentials; and WHEREAS, the A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship will be named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life; and WHEREAS, the F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship will recognize 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics Friedrich Hayek and be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law; and WHEREAS, ???Ruth Bader Ginsburg scholarship??? WHEREAS, Supreme Court Justice Scalia was one of the most influential justices in U.S. history, leaving a deep and profound intellectual legacy during his 30-year career and by encouraging a robust exchange of ideas and diverse opinions and perspectives, and by inspiring generations of law students with his passion and wit; and WHEREAS, this gift, including $20 million from an anonymous donor and a $10 million matching gift from the Charles Koch Foundation, pushes the university's Faster Farther capital campaign past the $400 million mark on its way toward meeting or exceeding the $500 million goal; now BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED TIIAT the George Mason University School of Law be named the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, out of respect and reverence for the Supreme Court of the United States, an institution that interprets the law of the land a mere seven miles from the Mason Law School. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the minutes of the George Mason University Board of Visitors this day, March 31, 2016. 87 From: Paul J Liberty Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:54 AM To: Angel Cabrera , fnevill2 Subject: SCOTUS - Law School names A search of 112 members who have served on the Supreme Court of the United States, I have found that only three that have Law Schools named after them: Chief Justice John Marshall - - John Marshall School of Law (one in Chicago and one in Atlanta), Marshall-Wythe School of Law (College o f William and Mary - - now seems to be called the William and Mary School of Law) and the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law {Cleveland, OH) Judge Louis Brandeis - - Brandeis School o f Law (University of Louisville) Judge Thurgood Marshall - - Thurgood Marshall School of Law (Texas Southern University) It appears t hat John Marshall is the o nly one to attend one of the universities named College of William and Mary. them. He studied law at the Paul. Paul Liberty Vice President, Government and Community Relations Office of the President George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 3C2 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-993-8860 - office pliberty@gmu.edu 88 From: Sent: Subject Michelle Maries Wednesday, March 30, 2016 11:16 AM Angel Cabrera; S David Wu; Jennifer Wagner Davis Frank Neville; Renell Wynn Law School Naming Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged To: Cc: Angel, David," Per conversation with Robin and a call to SCHEY: 1. The normal process for any kind of name change, including the addition of a donor name to a school or department, requires BOV and SCH EV approval. This is called "an organizational changeu at SCHEY. The process is not typically contested, although there should be some reasonable justification for the requested name change. Typically the SCH EV part of the process takes around 30 days (post submission) for a simple name change turnaround. 2. Because this is likely to receive public attention In the near future, it would be advisable for Angel to contact Peter Blake ASAP. 3. If we go forward {and this becomes public) prior to formal SCHEY approval, we would want to say "pending SCH EV approval# in our formal communications. Of course, Angel could/should ask Peter for specific guidance. Michelle Michelle Marks Vice Provost for Academic Affairs George Mason University 1 89 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Michael Sandler Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:21 PM Renell Wynn David K Rehr Press Release Law School Announcement 3.29.2016 3.50 pm (2).docx Follow up Flagged Renell/David: Here's the press release. Mike Michael Sandler Director of Strategic Communications George Mason University msandle3@gmu.edu o: (703) 993-8815 90 d IYJASON UNIVERSITY Embargoed untll 2:00 pm March 31. 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler@gmu.edu Renell Wynn rwynn3@gmu.edu (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million gift, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest gift in university's history will create three scholarships Arlington, VA- George Mason University has announced a $30 million gift to the School of Law, which is the largest gift in university history and will go toward the creation of three new scholarship programs for students. As part of the gift, the Board of Visitors also voted to rename the school the Antonin Scalia School of Law, in honor of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice. ''This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "This gift will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students and continue our goal to make Mason one Qf the premiere law schools in the country. We are humbled by Scalia family's decision to entrust our law school with his name." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. 91 Justice Scalia, who served twenty-nine years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," Law School Dean Henry N. Butler said. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." [Quote from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.] The gift establishes the following scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship-Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students, who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship- Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. The gift includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and ·universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. The rest of the gift was provided by a donor who requested to remain 92 anonymous. "We're excited to support President Cabrera Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a world-class research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all SO states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. # # # 93 Stephen Cumbie From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Stephen Cumbie Wednesday, March 30, 2016 U:31 PM Dwoskin, Claire Al Dwoskin Re: The book, "Dark Money" Claire Thanks for your insights. As I told Al I'm conflicted over this decision but I'm leaning in favor. I think the criticism could be just as great over refusing a $30 million gift from legitimate, though politicized, sources with the only requirement being to name the school. I'd challenge those who are opposed to raise another $30 million to name something for Ruth Bader Ginsburg or someone similar. If you and Al want to take that on, I'll contribute. See you tomorrow, Steve Stephen M. Cumbie NVCommercial Incorporated 8230 Leesburg Pike, Suite 620 Vienna, VA 22182 703-448-4304 WV./W.nvcommercial.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2016, at 6:46 PM, Dwoskin, Claire wrote: Hi Steve, Al mentioned he had spoken with you this morning about the naming of the GMU Law School. I met with Angel at his office this morning. Coincidently someone sent me an email on a different issue regarding the book, "Dark Money" by the influential and well-regarded investigatwe journalist Jane Mayer. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0180SU40Nref=dp-kindle-redirect ?ie=UTF8&btkr=1 I am assuming you know about the book, which I have not read, but the email that was sent to me referenced that the book specifically discusses the Koch brothers infiltrating law schools to spread their agenda. It mentions the influence that is already being felt by the Koch brothers and affiliated organizations at GMU Law School, and I wanted to make sure you knew about it prior to the meeting on Thursday. I asked if there been any market testing among prospective law students of the desirability/undesirability of this name change, and there had not. I can only wonder that those who oppose Justice Scalia's approach to jurisprudence and philosophy would not want this law school affiliation on their resumes, and those who do, would end up overwhelmingly changing the character of 1 94 the institution and politicizing it. I am concerned that the gift could be financially short·sided, and that many prospective GMU Law students would choose other schools as a result, causing further declines in enrollment. The $30 million represents less than 3 years of tuition payments for the number of full and part time students currently enrolled. This naming, given that dark money in politics is a huge political issue right now could seriously impact the desire for students to attend GMU, and we are underenrolled as it is. I expressed my concerns about naming the school after such a partisan and ideological individual. Scalia was likely instrumental in the Citizens United decision, which I believe has been the undoing of political discourse and democracy in our government. Billionaires can buy both sides of the aisle, as well as their own presidential race as a result of this ruling, which has been extremely detrimental to citizens having a government made up of elected officials that represent the citizens in their districts, rather than a few billionaires who may or may not live or pay taxes in this country, and who benefit financially to the tune of many multiples for every dollar invested in politics. I have already spoken to several law school graduates who have said they would have never attended GMU if it had been named after Scalia. I wanted to pass along an article that board members should consider reading as they think about the decision on the law school naming opportunity. This article, "Dow settlement signals impact of Scalia death on class actions" http://www.businessinsider.com/r-dow-settlement-signals-impact-of-scalia-death-on-dass-actions- 2016-2 highlights an issue that could be very divisive, and sends the wrong message for the institution of law, and represents the kind of ideology that a public institution should not be associated with. I will be opposing this proposal, as hard as it is to refuse a large donation. I plan to read as much of the book as is possible by Thursdays meeting. Kind regards, Claire Dwoskin 2 95 From: Renell Wynn Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016at12:37 PM To: Paul J Liberty , fnevill2 Subject: RE: Anticipated Questions Hi Paul. You are correct, this is a good exercise as we anticipate questions from members of the oncampus community. We will review all answers as the responses should reflect the university's position-one voice, one Mason. Most of these questions and the use a subset of these questions for the talking points. Others will be used to help answers questions that my team will field. These will not be posted or handed out. I will be sharing the document and look forward to assistance from you and others. Renell From: Paul J Liberty Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:23 PM To: Renell Wynn ; Frank Neville Subject: FW: Anticipated Renell/Frank I think the exercise to answer questions is a good one, but I also think that the questions are biased and can lead us towards apologizing. The simple fact is we are about to name a school after a member of SCOTUS - - only the fourth one In the history of the court, by my count. This is the largest single donation in the history of the school. The funds will help push Mason' s law school into a top 25 category status by giving 50 full scholarships to the best and brightest. I recognize this is a time when people are unsure about reaction, but this Isn't a time to be making excuses or taking sides. This is about putting a very young university on the national map and a large donation is one of the best ways to do so. I am uncomfortable with how the questions will be answered, who put them together and most importantly how they will be used both internally and externally. We must think in 100 year terms for the university, not in this semester or this year's when we consider how we responding. It is time for us to be a compass not a weathervane. 96 Paul. From: Michael Sandler Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 9:52 AM To: Henry N Butler ; David Rehr ; David R Long ; Kathleen M Diemer ; Julian Williams ; Rose B Pascarell ; Renell Wynn ; Paul J liberty ; Barbara Lubar Cc: Renell Wynn ; Philip A Stamper ; Janae D Johnson Subject: Anticipated Questions Colleagues: Attached is a list of anticipated questions that Philip and Janae of University Information put together at Renell's request. These are questions they anticipate from the community, based on their knowledge and experience. I've put names next to groups of questions, based on who we thought could answer them. Please send me your responses by 4 p.m. today. Thanks, Mike Michael Sandler Director of Strategic Communications George Mason University msandle3@gmu.edu o: {703) 993-8815 2 97 From: Renell Wynn rwvnn3•Ji-yrn1 1 l'!d1J 1"8 Subject: FW: Quick Meeting - 3/31 at 8:30 AM Date : March 30, 2016 at 12:39 PM To : S David Wu d:widwu@grnu.edu Cc : Jacelyn Tyson Jtyson:3@gmu.odu David, J.J. sald that I am expected to attend and possibly walk through the communication plan. Correct? Renell ·····Original Message----From: President's Council List Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:31 PM To: Subject: Quick Meeting - 3/31 at 8:30 AM On Behalf Of S David Wu Dear President's Council Members: Tomorrow morning, March 31 at 8:30 AM, JJ Davis and I would like to convene a quick meeting on President Cabrera's behaltconcerning the Board ot Visitors session that day. We encourage you to attend and look forward to seeing you In 5201 Merten Hall then. Best regards, David s. David Wu Provost and Executive Vice President George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 3A2 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-993-8776 Phone 98 To: Subject: Frank Neville Wednesday, March 30, 20161:44 PM Renell Wynn FW: Revised Agenda - V2 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged From: Sent Fyi ...closed session starting at 1345. From: fnevill2 Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016at1:32 PM To: Kathy Cagle Cc: Sharon Cullen , Scott A Nichols , Elizabeth A Connors Subject: Re: Revised Agenda - V2 Kathy, The Rector has approved the revised agenda. Frank From: Kathy Cagle Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 12:53 PM To: fnevill2 Cc: Sharon Cullen , Scott A Nichols , Elizabeth A Connors Subject: Revised Agenda - V2 Frank, Based on our conversation, I have revised the agenda and shortened all reports to S minutes each. This will give 65 minutes for the Closed Session. As discussed, I will contact Anne Gruner to give her a heads up that the Closed Session will likely begin at 1:45 p.m., not 3:10 p.m. as originally planned. Please advise if there are additional changes. Thanks. Kathy Kathy Cagle Administrative Assistant Office of the President George Mason University (703) 993-8627 1 99 From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Michael Sandler Wednesday, March 30, 2016 1:48 PM Renell Wynn; David K Rehr RE: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016 3 50 pm {2).docx Follow up Flagged How about this? "Diversity is a core value at George Mason University, and when we speak about diversity, this includes exposing ourselves to a diverse range of ideas and points of view. Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about and we are proud to have his name associated with Mason." From: Renell Wynn 5ent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 12:50 PM To: Michael Sandler; DaVid K Rehr SUbject: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016 3 50 pm (2).docx Thanks Mike and David. I am suggesting some changes, I used track changes. Two things I would add is campaign information, boiler plate for the law school and Faster Farther campaign boiler plate language. Also, I wonder if another quote from Angel is needed to address the significance of this gift as it relates to the university's value of diversity, especially diversity of perspectives Wasn't there to be a quote from Tom Davis? Renell 1 100 from: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: David K Rehr Wednesday, March 30, 2016 2:07 PM Michael Sandler Renell Wynn; Henry N Butler Re: law School Announcement 3 29 2016 3 SO pm LAW SCHOOL EDITS Law School Announcement 3 29 2016 3 50 pm (2) RENELLdocx; ATTOOOOl.htm Follow up Flagged Attached are the Dean's changes. You will notice we added language about the other donor and Scalia family which needs to remain in. Ca11 if you have questions. Thanks. Dr. David K. Rehr Senior Associate Dean & Professor of Law George Mason University Schoof of law 3301 Fairfax Drive, VA 22201 drehr@gmu.e Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 2:32 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: Angel Cabrera , Sharon Cullen , S David Wu , fnevill2 Subject: Re: tweaked resolution I think it's important to whereas Holton and Ginsberg scholarships first ... before the Scalia scholarship. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 10:52 AM, Renell Wynn wrote: Draft resolution Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Preston A Williams Date: March 30, 2016 at 10:50:34 AM EDT To: Renell Wynn Cc: Mlchael Sandler Subject: tweaked resolution Preston Williams Presidential Communications Manager 2l 16B Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax. Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 nwil1i20@gmu.edu 111 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Michael Sandler Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3:10 PM Renell Wynn David R Long; Kathleen M Diemer Advancement's communication strategy Follow up Flagged Hi Renell, f met with David, Kathleen, Rob and Leigh to discuss their communication strategy. Below is what they plan to do: • • • • • • Janet will have a call with the Board of Trustees tomorrow at 9 a.m. to tell them about the forthcoming vote. For those members who cannot make the call, Janet will send them an email after the board votes. She will also send the same email to the Alumni Board after the vote. Leigh sent you and me the email, to make sure it is in sync with the message that will go out to faculty, staff and students. They have no immediate plans to inform donors. As Kathleen put it, most of the donors are aware of the gift. Advancement has no immediate plans to inform alumni about the gift. The plan would be to let them know in the next edition of The Scroll. Advancement doesn't have a designated person to answer calls from donors or alumni. They were under the impression that the law school would handle communication on the gift. In terms of the web site, they plan to replace the top photo (rowers) with a picture of Hazel Hall and a "Breaking News" headline with the announcement, which will link to the story. They will also have the campaign story underneath the main photo. Michael Sandler Director of Strategic Communications George Mason University msandle3@gmu.ed!,! o: (703) 993-8815 112 From: Sent: Subject: Melissa Cannarozzi Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3:34 PM Renell Wynn School of Law photos... Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged To: The photos that Ron shot today at the School of law can be seen at the link below. http://photo.gmu.edu/Client-Proofs/School-of-Law/n-znxqHr/i-XdZk4J9 Thanks, Melissa Melissa Cannarozzi Digital Imaging Collections Manager Communications & Marketing George Mason University 703-993-8822 1 113 From: Sent To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Jacelyn Tyson Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3:39 PM Renell Wynn Gift Announcement Timeline .docx Follow up Flagged Renell, I forgot to include you on my message. The timeline is attached. The highlighted lines have been completed. A few notes: • Janet Bingham would like us to respond to inquiries and has instructed her team to forward phone calls to us at 3-8780. • Inquiries made to the School of Law will be answered by their main reception desk at 3-8000. Henry will be the point of contact. His email address appears on the press release. • Sharon Cullen has been updated on plans for the university-wide message and notified of who the primary points of contact are Feel free to contact me this evening if there are any questions. I will be logged on at 7:30 AM tomorrow morning as well. I have notified Wendy that you may need her to make copies of the Communications Plan for tomorrow morning's President's Council meeting. Let me know how else I may assist you. Sincerely, Jacelyn Tyson Executive Assistant to the Vice President Communications and Marketing George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 4CS Fairfax, VA 22030 1 114 Gift Announcement Timeline Wednesday, March 30, 2016 3 PM Gregg contacts Bruce Cronlund to discuss the website caching .and any possible delays that may be encountered in posting to the website 4 PM Answers to FAQs provided to Philip Stamper by Mike Sarah emails images obtained from the Arlington photo shoot to Renell 5 PM Mike emails copy for the news stories to Renell 7 PM Renell reviews copy for news stories, the draft campus-wide message, and photos. Renell emails final news story content to Lisa Hitt, campus-wide message to Jacelyn, and approval of photos to Sarah. Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:30AM Renell attends the special President's Council meeting called by Dr. Cabrera, and walks through the communication plan for the gift announcement 9 AM Photo selections for the website are finalized and emailed to Lisa Hitt Text for the campus-wide message is sent to Sharon Cullen for approval from the president's office 11:30AM Wendy emails final 12PM All photos, stories, content and messages are prepped and finalized and ready to be message text to Lisa Carr posted onllne or distributed pending approval of the resolution by the BOV *pending approval of the resolution by the BOV 115 1:45 PM BOV enters into closed session, and the resolution is presented 3:00 PM BOV decision reached on the resolution 4:00 PM Campus-wide message distributed to all faculty, staff and students* News stories are posted to the website, press release is distributed, and The George is distributed.• Notes: • • Media calls will be forwarded to Mike and his back-up Kathy and Jamie wlll monitor all social media outlets • Inquiries *pending approval of the resolution by the BOV 116 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: David K Rehr Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:28 PM Michael Sandler; Renell Wynn Fwd: Justice Ginsburg statement Ginsburg GMU Press Release March 312016.docx; ATIOOOOl.htm Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flagged Flag Status: Ginsburg quote. We want the whole quote in. Thanks. David K. Rchr Senior Associate Dean & Professor George Mason University School of Law 703-819-9396 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Neomi Rao Date: March 30, 2016 at 4:48:06 PM EDT To: Henry N Butler , David K Rehr Subject: Justice Ginsburg statement Just received this statement from Justice Ginsburg. I think it is fantastic and should be used in its entirety. They have also asked for a final copy of the press release, so please send it to me when ready. Best, Neomi l 117 For GMU Press Release Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg March 31, 2016 Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law. 118 From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Balog Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:44 PM Renell Wynn Michael Sandler; Sarah Seeberg content for Thursday Attachments: NewsStory.docx; ThemePlayerstory.docx; Campaignprogress.doc Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flagged Cc: Flag Status: Renell, Here are the three pieces: Theme player (main web page) story, news story, and campaign story. When we have your changes, please let us know when we can ask for Colleen or Cathy to copy edit this content on Thursday. Many thanks. Melanie Melanie Balog Managing Editor of Strategic Communications George Mason University mbalog@gmu.edu o: 703-993-8785 c: 843-708-2956 1 119 George Mason University receives $30 million gift, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest gift in university1s history will create three scholarships Arlington, VA- George Mason University has announced a $30 million gift to the School of law, which is the largest gift in university history and will establish three new scholarships for students. In addition, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. ''This gift will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country. We are humbled by the Scalia family's decision to entrust our law school with his name." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university In Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs In the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 29 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby Mclean, Virginia. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It Is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law." "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law,n said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The gift establishes three scholarship programs. The Antonin Scalia will be awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. The A. Linwood Holton, Jr. leadership Scholarship, honoring the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. 120 And the F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship, honoring the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. ''The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Gov. Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," Cabrera said. 11Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime fr'iendshlp with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about and we are proud to have his name associated with Mason." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. "The Scalia family Is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft." The gift also Includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a world-class research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. 121 ', .·. . • ':.c:: I! . : '.. f: ,, .. . .. .· . '••',I i .. ' :," .. .. yrgest c!ft In Mason's blstpry mates ODportunltles for future law students '· . · ·.. .• .. r . . Many graduating law students seek work at major flrms for that first job, feeling pressure to earn big salaries at the start of their careers to repay £fl1111llr1g staggering law school debt. ,;. But at George Mason University, a $30 million gift to the law school will create three new scholarships that will offer freedom from debt and allow graduates the opportunity to pursue their dreams of making a difference by practicing In areas of their choice. The scholarships "will open up all kinds of opportunities for students In all kinds of legal practice areas," said Alison Price, associate dean for admissions and enrollment management at Mason Law. "They open opportunities for public service, for think tank work, for trade associations. (Students) are not constrained to big-firm salary jobs to pay for the cost of their education." ... ... ···. • ... .· ·. . The $30 million gift, the largest In George Mason history, includes a $20 million anonymous donation and $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation. The substantial scholarships to be awarded to several students each year will provide significant incentive for top-level prospective students to choose Mason and continue the enhancement of education at Mason Law, already one of the nation's top SO law schools, according to USA Today. "' • ·•· The Antonin Scalia Scholarship, named after the late Supreme Court Justice, will be awarded based on excellent academic credentials. :. :. " ...·· · . . . .... . : .' .t .. • ...... " The A. Linwood Holton, Jr., Leadership Scholarship, named in honor of the former Virginia governor, will go to students who have overcome barriers to academic success and demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities or have helped others overcome discrimination. ..,,,, " -·,::. : .I . .... . .... The F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship, named for the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, will be awarded to students Interested In studying the appllcatlon of economic prlndples to the law. .. . . . •, ' I •• • . 1' .. ·. .. ·.. .-:- . :· ··: . .: . ,• With permission from the donor's family, the law school also will be renamed the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, In honor of the late Supreme Court justice and longtime Northern Virginia resident. I "This allows us to compete with other law schools for top-quality students," Price said of the scholarships. "This allows us to get In the game." ·. .. ··.. ·. ·. . .·.:: . ,. ./;. ., ·: ·. -! ..· : • .. ....'''.:.: .. · ..... . • .. '· . ·· : .... .,- • .,·. ·-:. . ' 122 "· ... ,: ·:; •' There also should be a multiplier effect, she said. As more students choose Mason Law, more elite faculty will follow, raising the value of a Mason Law degree. ..·,.·: '' . .. ... ·, :• . . ·.· Attracting high-caliber students wlfl raise the profile of the school and thereby raise the value of the degree to everyone that graduated from George Mason's law school," Price said. H ..·{; . .. .. ·. .. . . " . -.·,' .... . : ,: •.. --_ - .. .. . .. . ...·:. . .. . . ·.. : 123 •'. : . I ' ' • Bar None: Support for Student Access Vaults Campaign Forward By M. Leigh Harrison Less than a year after the public launch of the $500 million Faster Farther campaign, George Mason University has already received the largest gift in Its history: an anonymous donor's landmark gift of $20 million, joined by $10 million from the Chartes Koch Foundation, to rename the law school and vastly expand its opportunities for students of high promise. Even for Mason, the speed and strength of the campaign have been astonishing. The $30 million follows a $10 million donation from the Peterson Family Foundation last summer, off · scholarship funding to students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts and helping to build a ho for the College of Health and Human Services. Many factors have led to success up to this point. They include volunteer ade · n oyal alumni dedicated to sharing the Mason story with new friends. The university' iti or pathbreaking a ly part of the research and a track record Of success in creating engaged global · ens is mixture. Outstanding faculty in the public eye and new facilities f d learning, across all three campuses, are also making it clear that Mason is on the ve. Gifts made in the campaign's public phase are validating Mason is both a magnet and a magnifier for investmen a prominence in the regional economy, Mason has al s pro campaign provides an additional multiplier effect, in philanthropy. In a political climate where state suppo r hi increasing influx of private dollars could not ral"911 124 From: Sent: To: Michael Sandler Wednesday, March 30, 2016 6:19 PM Renell Wynn Subject: Attachments: Press Release Law School Announcement 3 29 2016 3 50 pm (2) RENELL.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flagged Flag Status: Here you go. We still need an elevator graf for the school of law at the bottom. Michael Sandler Director of Strategic Communications George Mason University msandle3@gmu.edu o: (703) 993-8815 125 &!/ MisoN UNIVERSITY EIDbarped until 2:00 pm March 31. 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler@iJDu.edu 703-993-8085 Renell Wyrin rwyrm3@(Wlu.edu (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million gift, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest gift in university's history will create three scholarships Arlington, VA- George Mason University has announced a $30 million gift to the School of Law, which is the largest gift in university history and will establish three new scholarships for students. In addition, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "This gift will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country. We are humbled by the Scalia family's decision to entrust our law school with his name." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 29 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. 126 "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law." "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law,n said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto oflearn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, iptellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The gift establishes the following scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school. both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. 11 1am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view,» Cabrera said. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability'to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about and we are proud to have his 127 name associated with Mason." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft." The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university/' said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. About the law school # # # 128 From: Janet E Bingham Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 7:53 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: Angel Cabrera , Henry N Butler , David K Rehr , S David Wu , fnevill2 Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016 3 50 pm (2) RENELLdocx We are establishing far more than 3 scholarships. I think we should say more than SO scholarships per class. Correct? We're also hiring more faculty and will have funds to support programs. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 7:35 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: Angel, Here is the draft release. Please review. Renell <> 1 129 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Wednesday, March 30, 2016 7:22 PM Leonard A. Leo Re: Press release changes Thank.you. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Mar 30, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: Note the underlining below. Basically, should say "$30 million in gifts," NOT "A $30 million gift" and note the added sentence near my quote. George Mason University Announces Plans to Expand Law Program, Name School after Late Justice Antonin Scalia $30 million in gifts to support scholarships Arlington, VA- $30 million in gifts announced today continues George Mason University's expansion and evolution, including the renaming of its law school The Antonin Scalia School of Law. The gifts support new scholarships and the growth of student and faculty programming. "We are humbled by the Scalia family 's decision to entrust our law school with the honor of bearing his name," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "The contributions will allow us to continue our rapid expansion as a premiere law school." 1 130 "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," Law School Dean Henry N. Butler said. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." [Quote from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.] [Quote from Gov. McAuliffe or Sec. Holton.] Justice Scalia served twenty-nine years on the Supreme Court of the United States. Scalia was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia, and was the featured speaker at the dedication of the law school building in 1999. The $20 million naming gift comes to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The donor asked the University to name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft." The university has also received a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a world-class research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The $30 million enables the School to announce three new scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students, who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship-Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. 2 131 A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. Sent from my iPad 132 From: Renell Wynn Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:11 PM To: David K Rehr , Henry N Butler Cc: Angel Cabrera , S David Wu , Janet E Bingham , Michael Sandler , fnevill2 Subject: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx This is the final press release-Angel has reviewed and edited. 133 MhoN UNIVERSITY Embargoed until XXX pm March 31. 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler@gmu.edu (703)993-8085 Renell M. Wynn rwynn3@gmu.edu (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in universihj's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support of the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs for law students. In recognition for this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. 134 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law." "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the University to establish three new scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship-Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who 135 championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft," said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. 136 About the Mason School of Law The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther- The Campaign for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. # # # 137 From: Janet E Bingham Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:15 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: David K Rehr , Henry N Butler , Angel Cabrera , S David Wu , Michael Sandler , fnevill2 Subject: Re; Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.fina l.docx Well. . .it looks like we're getting three scholarships. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: This is the final press release-Angel has reviewed and edited. 138 From: Renell Wynn Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:17 PM To: Janet E Bingham Cc: David K Re hr , Henry N Butler , Angel Cabrera , S David Wu , Michael Sandler , fnevill2 SUbject: RE: law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx lb.ree scholarship programs From: Janet E Bingham sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:15 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: David K Rehr ; Henry N Butler ; Angel Cabrera ; S David Wu ; Michael Sandler ; Frank Neville Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Well...it looks like we're getting three scholarships. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: This is the final press release-Angel has reviewed and edited. 139 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Renell Wynn Wednesday, March 30, 2016 9:05 PM Michael Sandler Renell Wynn Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Follow up Flagged 1 140 4 UNIVERSITY Embaraoed until XXX pm March 31, 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler®gmu.edu Renell M. Wynn rwynn3®gmu.edu (703) 993-8085 (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in university's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support of the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs for law students. In recognition for this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. 141 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the University to establish three new scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship -Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia 142 Governor Llnwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we ·speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law · school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft," said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university,'' said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason . George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. 143 About the Mason School of Law The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther-The Campaign for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. # # # 144 From: Sent: Subject: Attachments: Renell Wynn Wednesday, March 30, 2016 9:28 PM David K Rehr; Michael Sandler Renell Wynn law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged To: Cc: OK---final, final working draft as of 9:27 p.m. Wednesday 1 145 MisoN UNIVl!RSITY Embargoed until 4 p.m. March 31. 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler®gmu.edu Renell M. Wynn rwynn3@gmu.edu (703) 993-8085 (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gi.ft in university's histo.ry will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support of the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs for law students. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. 146 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic .o f Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law Scl:}ool Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the University to establish three new scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship -Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia 147 Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed t:poughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft," said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue · scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university/' said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. 148 About the Mason School of Law The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther-The Campaign for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. # # # 149 GRANT AGREEMENT This grant agreement (this "Agreement") is made effective on March 31 1 2016 (the "Effective Date"), between George Mason University Foundation, Inc., a Virginia nonprofit corporation {the "Foundation"), George Mason University (the an instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a donor, a United States citize whose law er and a ent for the urposes of this Agreement i of the law fitm the anonymous donor and are coIJectively referred to as the ':Donor,.), for the benefit of the George Mason University School of Law (the "School"). The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue in perpetuity (the ••Tenn"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Foundation, the University, and ihe Donor are sometimes referred to in this Agreement individua11y as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." The Parties agree as folJows: 1. Promoting Academic Freedom. The Donor's grant is intended to help promote an environment at the University and the School where ideas can be exchanged freely and useful knowledge will benefit the well-being of individuals and society. Thus, the Parties agree that the academic freedom of the University, the School, and their faculty, students, and staff is critical to the success of the School's research, scholarship, teaching, and service. :2. The School The Donor desires to support the School to advance the School's and University's educational missions as follows: a. The School's Mission and Dean. As stated in the Law SchooI•s grant proposal, which is hereby incorporated into and made part of this Agreement, and attached as Attachment A (the "Proposal"), the University has informed the Donor, and the Donor is relying on such representation, that the School's mission is to become a ru>.tional leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions, (the "School's Mission"). Dr. Henry N. Butler, who was selected by the University, is currently the dean of the School (the "Dean"). The Parties believe the Dean is a critical part of advancing the School's Mission; therefore, if the individual holding the Dean position changes, the University shall immediately notify the Donor. b. To support the School's Mission, the University desires to create a merit-based scholarship program to attract approximately 57 students per academic year through the School's 2020-21 academic year (the "Scholarships;')> so that the School awards 285 Scholarships in aggregate. The School shall award the Scholarships based on criteria created by the School and approved by the Dean as more fully described in the Proposal. The University deems the funds from the Scholarships to be tuition received by the University. 3. Tbe Univenity's Commitment to and Support for the School a. Generally. The School shall provide funding for at least ten years from the Effective Date for twelve new Faculty positions, additional Staff positions, and support for the Center for the Study of the Administrative State and the Center for Liberty & Law, as more fully described in the Proposal (collectively referred to as the "School Support"). The University shall use its best efforts to ensure at all times that qualified individuals hold the Faculty positions and Staff positions and that the Faculty positions and Staff positions do not become vacant for any significant period of time and that if they become vacant, they are refilled. The School has the sole and absolute discretion to detennine and carry out all selection, research, scholarship, teaching, and service at the School. b. Funding for the School Support. The University shall use its normal funding for the School along with the funds raised for the Scholarships, including the Contributed Amount (as defined in Section 4), which the University deems to be tuition, to provide the School Support. 150 4. The Donor's Support for the Scholarships. Subject to the tenns of this Agreement, the Donor agrees to contribute funds to the Foundation to support the Scholarships, which the University deems as tuition that provides funding for the School Support (all or part of such funds are referred to as the "Contributed Amount[s]"). The maximum aggregate Contributed Amount under this Agreement is $20,000,000. 5. Foundation Grant Request; Proposed Grant Award Process and Schedule. a. The Foundation Grant Request. The Foundation shall submit an annual written proposal according to the schedule below to the Donor for the Donor's consideration (the "Foundation Grant Request'') and an accounting of the expenditure of any Contributed Amount previously received. If the Donor approves the Foundation Grant Request, the Donor shall make a contribution up to the amount listed in the below schedule to the Foundation, and the Foundation agrees to accept such Contributed Amount on behalf of the University as stated in the below schedule. If the Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not approve the Foundation Grant Request, the Donor is under no obligation to contribute any funds to the Foundation or the University. b. Foundation Grant Request and Proposed Grant Award Schedule Foundation Grant Request Date On or about May 1, 2016 March 1, 2017 March I, 2018 March 1, 2019 March 1, 2020 Donor Response and Proposed Contribution Date On or about July 1, 2016 On or about May 1, 2017 On or about May l, 2018 On or about May 1. 2019 On or about May 1, 2020 Contributed Amount Up to $4,000,000 Up to $4,000,000 Up to $4,000,000 Up to $4,000,000 Up to $4,000,000 c. The Fund. The Foundation shall place all of the Contributed Amount in a segregated and restricted fund on its books and records called the "Scalia Legacy Fund for the George Mason University School of Law" (the "Fund"). The Fund shall be used solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement. d. Contingent Funding. The Donor's support under this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Foundation and the University collectively raising $10,000,000 from other donors to provide funding for the Scholarships (the "Additional Donor Support"), which, pursuant to Section 3.b., the University deems to be tuition to provide the School Support. Therefore, the Donor shall not provide any of the Contributed Amount or be obligated to fulfill any other obligation until the Foundation and the University collectively receive the Additional Donor Support and provide the Donor with notice of receipt of the Additional Donor Support. 6. Contributed Amount Used Solely for Educational Purposes for the Scholarships. a. Tax Status. According to IRS records, the Foundation is an organization described within the meaning oflntemal Revenue Code (the "Code") sections 50l(c)(3) and 509(a)(l). The University has furnished the Donor with records showing that it is an organization described in Code section l 70(c)(l) or 51 l(a)(2)(B). The Foundation and the University agree to immediately notify the Donor if their respective tax statuses change. b. Educational Purpose. The Contributed Amount will be expended solely for the Scholarships, which is: (i) a public purpose described in Code section 170(c)(l); and (ii) an educational purpose described in Code section 170(c)(2)(B). The Contributed Amount will not be used to influence legislation as described in Code section l 70(c)(2)(B), to influence the outcome of any election, for a political campaign or intervention, to carry on any voter registration drive, or any other purpose that would jeopardize the Donor's tax treatment of the Contributed Amount as a charitable contribution. 2 151 c. The Scholarships. The Foundation and the University shall use all Contributed Amounts solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement and shall return to the Donor any Contributed Amount not expended for the Scholarships. 7. Third Party Beneficiaries. a. BH Fund. The Parties agree that BH Fund, a Code section 501(c)(4) Virginia non-stock corporation, is a third party beneficiary of this Agreement. BH Fund and the Donor have previously agreed that the Donor has given BH Fund the right to enforce all of the Donor's rights in this Agreement, including the right to enforce the naming recognition described in Section 8. The Foundation and the University are not directly or indirectly entitled to the benefit of any waivers, indemnities, releases, or other provisions contained in any agreement between the Donor and BH Fund. b. The Antonin Scalia Estate. The Parties agree that the Estate of Antonin Scalia (the "Estate"), as represented by its executor, and, upon its termination, any of its successors or assigns, are third party beneficiaries of this Agreement. During the lifetimes of the grandchildren of Justice Scalia who were age sixteen (16) or older at the time of his death, the Donor has given the Estate, and, upon its termination, any of its successors or assigns, the right to direct the University to stop use of the "School Name" (defined below) if, in their good faith opinion, the School has changed such that its continued use of the name would reflect unfavorably upon the reputation or legacy of the Justice. The School is to receive notice of this decision in accordance with Section 9(k), along with an opportunity to respond within sixty (60) days of such notice; provided, however, that the Estate and its successors and assigns retain sole discretion to determine whether to stop use of the School Name pursuant to this Section 7(b). Use of the School Name will be discontinued within two years of receiving notice pursuant to Section 9(k) from the Estate or its successors or assigns. If the Estate or its successors or assigns exercise the right to direct the University to stop use of the School Name, the Donor has the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement. 8. School Name. a. Naming Recognition. In recognition of the Donor's desire to honor United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the University shall rename the School so that its official name is "The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University" (the "School Name"). In informal oral or written communication the School Name may be shortened to "The Scalia School of Law," "The Scalia Law School," "Scalia Law," or similar formations. The School Name shall be prominently displayed at or about all means of ingress/egress to the facility where the School is housed, and shall be printed, embossed, or otherwise included, at University expense, on all letterhead, envelopes, business cards, news or press releases, announcements and other printed materials relating to the School or events occurring at the School. The University shall use its best efforts to cause third parties that, with the authorization or cooperation of the University, refer to the School in formal communication (including, by way of example and not limitation, speaking engagements, program materials, publications, videos, and internet communications), to incorporate the full and complete School Name in all such references to the School. The University agrees that it shall convert to the School Name by no later than July l, 2016. b. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Approval of the School Name. This Agreement is contingent upon the approval of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia of both the School Name and the de-naming provisions of Section 7(b). c. Similar Academic Programs. The School Name shall be linked to any academic units the University creates in furtherance of the School' s Mission, including any branches, affiliates, satellites, or other 3 152 locations worldwide. Accordingly, the University hereby states that any academic unit with a material focus similar to the School's Mission must solely be known as, and conducted under the auspices of, the School Name. d. Publicity. The Foundation and the University shall allow BH Fund to review and approve the text of any proposed publicity about the conversion to the School Name, which includes or mentions the Donor or the amount to be contributed pursuant to this Agreement. e. The Donor's Rights. If the Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, determines that the School or any academic unit bearing the School Name is no longer principally focused on the School's Mission, the Donor has the right to pursue any remedy available at law or equity, and has the right to terminate this Agreement. The Donor has the right to enforce the naming recognition described in this Section 8, in addition to the rights under Section 7(b) of the Antonin Scalia Estate and its successors and assigns. The Parties agree that irreparable damage may occur to the Donor in the event that the University breaches any of the terms of this Section 8. The Parties further agree that, in the event of any such breach, the Donor may seek specific performance of the terms of this Section 8, in addition to any other remedy available at law or equity. 9. General Provisions. a. The Donor has the right in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate this Agreement or discontinue or withhold any Contributed Amount if: (i) the Foundation or the University has not fully complied with any provision set forth in this Agreement; (ii) the Foundation or the University are not providing the School Support as stated in the Proposal; or (iii) such action is necessary to comply with any law applicable to the Foundation, the University, or the Donor. Such termination shall be deemed effective upon the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date notice was provided by the Donor to the Foundation or the University. In the event of termination of the Agreement, the Foundation and the University each agree to return all unexpended Contributed Amounts to the Donor within fifteen (15) days of the Donor's request. The Foundation and the University each represent and warrant that they are not relying on the Donor's proposed funding under this Agreement to incur any obligation or take any action or inaction. b. The Foundation and the University acknowledge that the Donor has requested anonymity in connection with or as a condition of donating the Contributed Amount. The Foundation and the University agree to keep confidential and not to disclose to any third party the existence of or contents of this Agreement without express written approval from the Donor, except as otherwise may be required by law, including but not limited to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. If the Foundation is required to disclose the existence of or the content of this Agreement to any third party, the Foundation agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice in advance of such disclosure. If a request is made of the University to disclose the existence of or the content of this Agreement, the University agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice of such request. c. The terms contained in this Agreement supersede all prior oral or written agreements and understandings between the Parties related to the matters contained in this Agreement and shall constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the matters contained in this Agreement. d. In the event of a conflict between the provisions stated in the body of this Agreement and those stated in the Proposal, this Agreement shall control. e. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by a writing duly executed by the Parties to this Agreement, provided, however, that any modification or amendment of Section 7(b) shall also be agreed to in writing by the Antonin Scalia Estate as represented by its Executor and, upon its termination, by its successors or assigns. 4 153 f. The provisions of this Agreement are deemed severable and should any part, term, or provision of this Agreement be construed by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms, and provisions will not be affected thereby. g. No delay or failure on any Party's part to enforce any right or claim which it may have hereunder shall constitute a waiver of such right or claim. Any waiver by any Party of any term, provision, or condition of this Agreement, or of any subsequent default under this Agreement in any one or more instances shall not be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of such term, provision, or condition or of any subsequent default hereunder. h. Other than the third party beneficiaries named in Section 7, this Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon any third party other than the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns. i. This Agreement will be governed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. without regard to conflict of law provisions. The Parties agree that any action or proceeding filed relating to this Agreement will be commenced and maintained exclusively in the state courts located in Arlington County, Virginia, or the federal cotu1S located in the Eastern District of Virginia. Bach of the Parties hereby expressly consents to the exclusive personal jurisiliction of such courts for any such action or proceeding. j. The Foundation and the University may not transfer or assign their respective interests in the Agreement or any amount to be contributed pursuant to this Agreement without the express written consent of the Donor. The Donor has the right to assign its rights in this Agreement to any third party for any reason. k. All notices, approvals, or requests in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally by hand or one business day after the day sent by overnight courier (in each case with written confirmation of receipt or transmission, as the case may be) at the fullowing address (or to such other address as a Party may have specified by notice to the other Party pursuant to this provision): If to the University: George Mason Univers.ity Office of the President, MS 3A1 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Ifto the Foundation: George Mason University Foundation Office of the President, MS 1A3 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 If to the Donor: 1. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute an originaJ and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement or direction. Copies of signatures (whether facsimile or other electronic transmission) to this Agreement shall be deemed to be originals and may be relied upon to the same extent as the originals. [Signature Page Follows] 5 154 The Parties have hereby executed this Agreement as dated below, but agree that this Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. Name: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ...Jl¥'_AI tC >.. et Bingham Title: President Title: President Date: . I t c., Title: Date: 3.31.2016 6 155 & ' MhoN UNIVERSITY Office of the Dean School of Law Attachment A HmelHall 3301 Falrf11x Drive, MS 1G3, Arllngton, Virginia 22201 Phone: 7CJ3.993.8085; Fax: 703-993-8088 George Mason University School of Law Grant Proposal Submitted by Dean Henry N. Butler Strategic Mission of the School George Mason University School of Law's mission is to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions, such as the rule of law as it relates to Constitutional structure. To accomplish its goals, the Law School intends to: • Attract high quality students, and educate them rigorously, with emphasis on legal research and writing as well as employment success. • Maintain high faculty standards that reflect the high ambitions of the School's instructional program. • Retain focus on the study of Law & Economics, which is a recognizable and recognized brand and which furnishes the faculty with a common culture and frame of reference in which to structure the School's priorities. • Develop additional related areas of concentration and intellectual leadership such as intellectual property, legal history, constitutional studies, administrative law, and the relationship between law and liberty. Scholarships The School proposes to spend grant funds to increase the quantity and quality of the student body over the next 5 years. School Support Faculty Positions The School will increase its faculty roster to approximately 45 professors by hiring twelve new faculty members in order to support growth of the student body: • • • Three senior-level law professors; Three associate-level law professors; and Six assistant-level law professors. Staff Positions The School will employ at least one senior media professional to market the School to top prospective students and to make the research of the School's professors and students better known both inside and outside of academia. Center Support The School will advance the mission of two new academic centers in cooperation with the School's Law & Economics Center. • • Center for the Study of the Administrative State Center for Liberty & Law Academic Freedom of the School In accordance with academic freedom, the School, in compliance with all applicable University policies and procedures, has the sole and absolute discretion to determine and carry out all selection, research, scholarship, teaching, and service at the School. The School controls the search, recruitment, and selection process for the Faculty positions and Staff positions, and will independently select individuals for the Faculty positions and Staff positions in accordance with the University's policies, which include approval of the Dean, who is currently Dr. Henry N. Butler, approval of the Provost, and approval of the President, for all hiring. 156 GRANT AGREEMENT This grant agreement (this "Agreement") is made effective on March 31, 2016 (the "Effective Date"), between George Mason University Foundation, Inc., a Virginia nonprofit corporation (the "Foundation"), George Mason University (the "University"), an instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Charles Koch Foundation, a Kansas nonprofit corporation (the «Donor"), for the benefit of the George Mason University School of Law (the "School"). The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue for ten years (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Foundation, the University, and the Donor are sometimes referred to in this Agreement individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." The Parties agree as follows: 1. Promoting Academic Freedom. Consistent with the Donor's principles of supporting a diversity of ideas in higher education, the Donor's grant is intended to help promote a republic of science at the University and the School, where ideas can be exchanged freely and·useful knowledge will benefit the well-being of individuals and society. Thus, the Parties agree that the academic freedom of the University, the School, and their faculty, students, and staff is critical to the success of the School's research, scholarship, teaching, and service. 2. The School. The Donor desires to support the School to advance the School's and University's educational missions as follows: a. The School's Mission and Dean. As stated in the Law School's grant proposal, which is hereby incorporated into and made part of this Agreement, and attached as Attachment A (the "Proposal"), the University bas informed the Donor, and the Donor is relying on such representation, that the School's mission is to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study oflegal doctrine, process, and institutions (the "School's Mission"). Dr. Henry N. Butler, who was selected by the University, is currently the dean of the School (the "Dean"). The Parties believe the Dean is a critical part of advancing the School's Mission; therefore, if the individual holding the Dean position changes, the University shall jmmediately notify the Donor. b. The Scholarships. To support the School's Mission, the University desires to create a merit-based scholarship program to attract approximately 57 students per academic year through the School's 2020-21 academic year (the "Scholarships"), so that the School awards 285 Scholarships in aggregate. The School shall award the Scholarships based on criteria created by the School and approved by the Dean as more fully described in the Proposal. The University deems the funds from the Scholarships to be tuition received by the University. 3. The University's Commitment to aad Support for the School. a. Generally. The School shall provide funding during the Tem1 for twelve new Faculty positions, additional Staff positions, and support for the Center for the Study of the Administrative State and the Center for Liberty & Law as more fully described in the Proposal (collectively refe1Ted to as the "School Support"). The University shall use its best efforts to ensure at all times that qualified individuals hold the Faculty positions and Staff positions and that the Faculty positions and Staff positions do not become vacant for any significant period of time and that if they become vacant, they are refilled. The School has the sole and absolute discretion to determine and carry out all selection, research, scholarship, teaching, and service at the School. b. Funding for the School Support The University shall use its normal funding for the School along with the funds raised for the Scholarships, including the Contributed Amount (as defined in Section 4 below), which the University deems to be tuition, to provide the School Support. · The Donor's Support for the Scholarships. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Donor agrees to 4. contribute funds to the Foundation solely to support the Scholarships to advance the School's Mission (all or part 1 157 of such funds are referred to as the "Contributed Amount[sJ"). The maximum aggregate Contributed Amount under this Agreement is $10,000,000. Furthermore, if the University and the Donor mutually. agree, the Donor may also contribute in-kind services to the University to help promote the work of the University, the School, or the University faculty, students, and staff. 5. Foundation Grant Request; Proposed Grant Award Process and Schedule. a. The Foundation Grant Request. The Foundation shall submit an annual written proposal according to the schedule below to the Donor for the Donor's consideration (the "Foundation Grant Request") and an accounting of the expenditure of any Contributed Amount previously received. If the Donor approves the Foundation Grant Request, the Donor shall make a contribution up to the amount listed in the below schedule to the Foundation, and the Foundation agrees to accept such Contributed Amount on behalf of the University as stated in the below schedule. If the Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not approve the Foundation Grant Request, the Donor is under no obligation to contribute any funds to the Foundation or the University. b. Foundation Grant Request and Proposed Grant Award Schedule Foundation Grant Request Date On or about May 1, 2016 March 1, 2017 March 1, 2018 March 1, 2019 March l , 2020 Donor Response and Proposed Contribution Date On or about July 1, 2016 On or about May l, 2017 On or about May 1, 2018 On or about May 1, 2019 On or about May 1, 2020 Contributed Amount Up to $ 500,000 Up to $1,500,000 Up to $3,000,000 Up to $3,000,000 Up to $2,000,006 c. The Fund. The Foundation shall place all of the Contributed Amount in a segregated and restricted fund on its books and records called the "Charles Koch Foundation Fund for the George Mason University School of Law" (the "Fund"). The Fund shall be used solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement. d. Contingent Grant. The Donor's support under this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Foundation and the University collectively raising $20,000,000 from other donors to provide funding for the Scholarships (the "Additional Donor Support''), which, pursuant to Section 3.b., the University deems to be tuition to provide the School Support. Therefore, the Donor shall not provide any of the Contributed Amount or be obligated to fulfill any other obligation until the Foundation and the University collectively receive the Additional Donor Support and provide the Donor with notice of receipt of the Additional Donor Support. 6. Contributed Amount Used Solely for Educational Purposes for the Scholarships. a. Tax Status. According to IRS records, the foundation is an organization described within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") sections 50l(c)(3) and 509(a)(l). The University has furnished the Donor with records showing that it is an organization described in Code section 170(c)(l) or 511 (a)(2)(B). The Foundation and the University agree to immediately notify the Donor if their respective tax statuses change. b. Educational Purpose. The Contributed Amount will be expended solely for the Scholarships, which is an educational purpose described in section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. The Contributed Amount will not be used to influence legislation as described in section 170(c)(2)(B), to influence the outcome of any election, for a political campaign or intervention, to carry on any voter registration drive, or any other purpose that would jeopardize the Donor's tax-exempt status or subject the Donor to penalties under Chapter 42 of the Code. 2 158 c. The Scholarships. The Foundation and the University shall use all Contributed Amounts solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement and shall return to the Donor any Contributed Amount not expended for the Scholarships. 7. General Provisions. a. The Donor has the right in its sole and absolut.e discretion to terminate this Agreement or discontinue or withhold any Contributed Amount if: (i) the Foundation or the University has not fully complied with any provision set forth in this Agreement; (ii) the Foundation or the University are not providing the School Support as stated in the Proposal; or (iii) such action is necessary to comply with any law applicable to the Foundation, the University, or the Donor. Such termination shall be deemed effective upon the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date notice was provided by the Donor to the Foundation or the University. In the event of termination of the Agreement, the Foundation and the University each agree to return all unexpended Contributed Amounts to the Donor within fifteen (15) days of the Donor's request. The Foundation and the University each represent and warrant that they are not relying on the Donor's proposed funding under this Agreement to incur any obligation or take any action or inaction. The Parties shall give each other a reasonable opportunity to review any significant public b. announcement related to the Agreement. The Parties shall not use each other's logos without the applicable Party's express written consent. c. The Foundation and the University agree to keep confidential and not to disclose to any third party the existence of or contents of this Agreement without express written approval from the Donor, except as otherwise may be required by law, including but not limited to the Virginia Freedom of Infonnation Act. If the Foundation is required to disclose the existence of or the content of this Agreement to any third party, the Foundation agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice in advance of such disclosure. If a request is made of the University to disclose the existence of or the content of this Agreement, the University agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice of such request. d. The terms contained in this Agreement supersede all prior oral or written agreements and understandings between the Parties related to the matters contained in this Agreement and shall constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the matters contained in this Agreement e. In the event of a conflict between the provisions stated in the body of this Agreement and those stated in the Proposal, this Agreement shall control. f. This Agreement shaU not be modified or amended except by a writing duly executed by the Parties to this Agreement. g. The provisions of this Agreement are deemed severable and should any part, term, or provision of this Agreement be construed by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms, and provisions will not be affected thereby. No delay or failure on any Party's part to enforce any right or claim which it may have hereunder h. shall constitu.te a waiver of such right or claim. Any waiver by any Party of any term, provision, or condition of this Agreement, or of any subsequent default under this Agreement in any one or more instances shall not be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of such tenn, provision, or condition or of any subsequent default hereunder. i. This Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon any third patty other than the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns. 3 159 j. This Agreement will be governed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law provisions. The Parties agree that any action or proceeding filed relating to this Agreement wi11 be commenced and maintained exclusively in the state courts located in Arlington County, Virginia, or the federal courts located in the Eastern District of Virginia Each of the Parties hereby expressly consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of such courts for any such action or proceeding. k. The Foundation and the University may not transfer or assign their respective interests in the Agreement or any amount to be contributed pursuant to this Agreement without the express written consent of the Donor. 1. All notices, approvals, or requests in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally by hand or one business day after the day sent by overnight courier (in each case with written confirmation ofreceipt or transmission, as the case may be) at the following address (or to such other address as a Party may have specified by notice to the other Party pursuant to this provision): If to the Foundation: George Mason University Foundation, Inc. Office of the President, MSN 1A3 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 If to the University: George Mason University Office of the President, MS 3A 1 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 If to the Donor: Charles Koch Foundation 1320 N. Courthouse Road, Suit.e 500 Arlington, VA 2220 l Attri: GrantAdministrator Cc: General Counsel's Office m. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each qf which shall constitute an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement or direction. Copies of signatures (whether facsimile or other electronic transmission) to this Agreement shall be deemed to be originals and may be relied upon to the same extent as the originals. [Signature Page Follows] 4 160 The Parties have hereby executed this Agreement as dated below, but agree that this Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, By: Name: : Bingham Title: President Title: President Date: . Name: Angelbh:ra 6 "'3 f ·-/0 FOUNDATION Name: Brian Hooks Title: President Date: / t ' L fI 1 5 161 di' MisON UNIVERSITY Office of the Dean Attachment A School of Law H..zel HllH . 3301 Falrfaa: Drlw, MS 1G31 Arilngtoo, Virginia 2220f Phone: 7Q3..99S.8085; fax: 703-993-8088 Ge-0rge Mason University School of Law Grant Proposal Submitted by Dean Henry N. Butler Strategic Mission of the School George Mason University School of Law's mission is to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions, such as the rule of law as it relates to Constitutional structure. To accomplish its goals, the Law School intends to: • Attract high quality students, and educate them rigorously, with emphasis on legal research and writing as well as employment success. • Maintain high faculty standards that reflect the high ambitions of the School's instructional program . • Retain focus on the study of Law & Economics, which is a recognizable and recognized brand and which furnishes the faculty with a common culture and frame of reference in which to structure the School's priorities. • Develop additional related areas of concentration and intellectual leadership such as intellectual property, IegaJ history, constitutional studies, administrative law, and the relationship between law and liberty. Scholarships The School proposes to spend grant to increase the quantity and quality of the student body over the next 5 years. School Support Faculty Positions The School will increase its faculty roster to approximately 45 professors by hiring twelve new faculty members in order to support growth of the student body: • • • Three senior-level Jaw professors; Three associate-level law professors; and Six assistant-level law professors. Staff Positions The School will employ at least one senior media professional to market the School to top prospective students and to make the research of the School's professors and students better known both inside and outside of academia. Center Support The School will advance the mission of two new academic centers in cooperation with the School's Law & Economics Center. • • Center for the Study of the Administrative State Center for Liberty & Law Academic Freedom of the School In accordance with academic freedom, the School, in compliance with all applicable University policies and procedures, has the sole and absolute discretion to detennine and carry out all selection, research, scholarship, teaching, and service at the School. The School controls the search, recruitment, and selection process for the Faculty positions and Staff positions, and wUI independently select individuals for the Faculty positions and Staff positions in accordance with the University's policies, which include approval of the Dean, who is currently Dr. Henry N. Butler, approval of the Provost, and approval of the President, for all hiring. 162 s Fro O;i r· Jennifer Wagner Davis l:!:ll Re: My thoughts- Main Points for Today March 31. 2016 at 7:50 AM Renell Wynn S David Wu . - 1" , Amber Hannush Michael Sandler , M ,' ti •• I I . SVP Administrative Staff i f' I ;1 (•1 ' Renell- Thanks. Please include all VP's too as I expect all of leadership to get questions in the next couple of days. See you all in 40 min. JJ Jennifer (J.J.) Wagner Davis Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance George Mason University Ph: 703.993.8750 Fx: 703.993.8772 [, " Cl f \j , (!.r' I I, 163 From: Janet E Bingham Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 9:46 AM To: fnevill2 , Angel Cabrera Subject: Fwd: Thank you Just fyl. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Hooks, Brian" Date: March 31, 2016 at 9:35:45 AM EDT To: Janet E Bingham Subject: RE: Thank you Janet - Thank you I What Mason is doing is truly exciting and we are thrilled to help support it. Best to you - and good luck today! Brian Brian Hooks President Charles Koch Foundation & Charles Koch Institute 703.875.1746 --Original Message--- From: Janet E Bingham (mallto:blngham@gmu.edyl Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:14 AM To: Hooks, Brian Subject: Thank you Sent by an external sender _.......--...--- ----·---..··-----... ..------- ·---- Dear Brian. Thank you, thank you, thank you x millions for this truly transformational gift and to you personally for your kindness, patience and friendship. 164 Sincerely. Janet Sent from my iPhone 165 From: fnevill2 Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 10:32 AM To: Renell Wynn Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx I think it would help to mention that we expect these programs to benefit hundreds of students. From: Renell Wynn.:::rwynn3@gmu.edu> Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:17 PM To: Janet E Bingham Cc: David K Rehr , Henry N Butler , Angel Cabrera , S David Wu , Michael Sandler , fneviU2 Subject: RE: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Three scholarship programs From: Janet E Bingham Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:15 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: David K Rehr ; Henry N Butler ; Angel Cabrera ; S David Wu ; Michael Sandler ; Frank Neville Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.finat.docx Well ... it looks like we're getting three scholarships. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: This is the final press release-Angel has reviewed and edited. 1 166 From: fnevill2 Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 12:27 PM To: Preston A Williams , Renell Wynn Cc: Michael Sandler , Sharon Cullen , Wendy Collins Subject: RE: latest version of message to the community Angel is back and Is working on the draft. Please sync up with him as soon as possible. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone ------ Original message----·-From: Preston A Williams Date: 03/31/2016 12:23 (GMT-05:00) To: Renell Wynn Cc: Michael Sandler , Frank Neville , Sharon Cullen , Wendy Collins Subject; latest version of message to the community Renell, Attached is the latest version of the community message. It Incorporates Frank's edits. I stlll have the one question in the margin pertaining to party affiliation. This file does not include links to the related stories that will go up on the website later today. Thanks, Preston Preston Williams PresidentiaJ Communications Manager 21168 Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 pwilli20@gmu.edu 167 From: Preston A Williams Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 1:50 PM To: Sharon Cullen Cc: Renell Wynn , Michael Sandler , Melanie Balog , fnevill2 subject: final version {going without links) Sharon, I'm sitting with Renell at BOY. She says we're going to go without the hot links in the community message. So what's attached should be final. Thanks, Preston Preston Williams Presidential Communications Manager 21 !6B Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 22030 703-993-93 76 pwilli20@gmy.edu 168 Dear Patriot, Today, I am pleased to announce one major gift and several naming decisions, just approved by the Board of Visitors. First1 we have received pledges totaling $30 million to support the School of Law. These gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs, enabling us to attract more of the most talented law student candidates in the country. The gift will create the Antonin Scalia Scholarship, named after the late Supreme Court Justice; the A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship, named after the former governor of Virginia; and the F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship, named after the late 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics. The Scalia scholarships will be awarded to students with excellent credentials, the Holton scholarships to students who have overcome barriers to academic achievement, and the Hayek scholarships to students with great potential in the field of law and economics. As part of the gift agreement, our law school will be named the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University in honor of the long-term Supreme Court Justice. Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who said, "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law." That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is indeed at the heart of what higher education is all about. This generous gift includes $20 million from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, and a $10 million matching gift from the Charles Koch Foundation. We are deeply grateful to both parties for their support of George Mason University students. This gift pushes the university's comprehensive Faster Farther campaign past the $400 million mark on its way toward meeting our overall $500 million goal. I am particularly 169 pleased that this gift will directly support students, the most important priority in our campaign. The gift also provides a tremendous boost for the law school to firmly retain its position among the nation's finest. The gift is intended to further the School's new strategic plan, recently developed under the leadership of Dean Henry N. Butler. The Board of Visitors today also approved the naming of a prominent public space on our Fairfax Campus after Governor Holton, who in 1972 signed into law the establishment of George Mason as an independent university. During his term as governor, he fought for school desegregation and equal opportunity, values of accessibility and inclusion that we hold so dear at Mason. Holton Plaza will be immediately adjacent to the Center for the Arts. Finally, the Board of Visitors today approved the naming of the Occoquan Building on the Science and Technology Campus as "Senator Charles J. Colgan Hall" in honor of the longest-serving state senator in the history of Virginia. The recently retired Democratic senator from Prince William County was known and respected for reaching across the aisle to achieve state objectives, inspiring his colleagues and future public servants to work together for the common good. He was an ardent supporter of higher education, and the architect behind hundreds of millions of dollars invested in our university, Northern Virginia Community College, and universities across the Commonwealth. Today's board actions highlight the outstanding contributions of so many individuals, from business to government, who helped us build this university from a small branch research campus of the University of Virginia to its current status as a university with the largest enrollment of any public university in the Commonwealth. I am grateful to each one of them. Thank you for all you do for George Mason University. Sincerely, Angel Cabrera 170 From: Preston A Will!ams Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 12:23 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: Michael Sandler, fnevill2 , Sharon Cullen , Wendy Collins Subject: latest version of message to the community Renell, Attached is the latest version of the community message. It incorporates Frank's edits. I still have the one question in the margin pertaining to party aff!liatlon. This file does not include links to the related stories that wlll go up on the website later today. Thanks, Preston Preston Williams Presidential Communications Manager 21168 Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 pwilli20@gmu.edu 171 Dear Patriot, Today, I am pleased to announce one major gift and several naming decisions, just approved by the Board of Visitors. First, we have received pledges totaling $30 million to support the School of Law. These gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs, enabling us to attract more of the most talented law student candidates in the country. The gift will create the Antonin Scalia Scholarship, named after the late Supreme Court Justice; the A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship, named after the former governor of Virginia; and the F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship, named after the late 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics. In tum, our law school will be named the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. During his 30 years on the Supreme Court, Scalia left a profound intellectual legacy that encouraged a lively discourse of ideas and perspectives. Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ruth · Bader Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about. This generous gift includes $20 million from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, and a $10 million matching gift from the Charles Koch Foundation. We are deeply grateful to both parties for their support of George Mason University students and faculty. This gift pushes the university's comprehensive Faster Farther campaign past the $400 million mark on its way toward meeting our overall $500 million goal. We are particularly pleased that this gift will directly support students, a top priority of our campaign fundraising efforts. The gift also provides a tremendous boost for the School of Law to build on past successes and become firmly entrenched among the very top echelon of the nation's legal education programs. The naming gift is intended to further the Jaw school's new strategic plan, recently developed under the leadership of Dean Henry N. Butler. 172 The Board of Visitors today also approved the naming of a prominent public space on our Fairfax Campus after Governor Holton, who in 1972 signed into Jaw the establishment of George Mason as an independent university. During his term as governor, he fought for school desegregation and equal opportunity, values of accessibility and inclusion that we hold so dear today. Holton Plaza will be immediately adjacent to the Center for the Arts. In addition, the Board of Visitors today approved the naming of the Occoquan Building on the Science and Technology Campus. It will now be Senator Charles J. Colgan Hall in honor of the longest-serving state senator in the history of Virginia. .......-·· and of higher education in Virginia. During his 40 years in office, Senator Colgan also was known for his ability to reach across the aisle to achieve state objectives, inspiring his colleagues and future public servants to work together for the common good. Today's naming actions are a reminder that we serve a diverse community that has nurtured and supported this university from its origins as a small branch campus of the University of Virginia to its current status as a Research 1 university with the largest enrollment of any public university in the Commonwealth. While I know that the future holds many more accomplishments for Mason, today is a landmark in the university's history. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed in so many ways to building this fabulous institution. Sincerely, Angel Cabrera 173 From: Sent To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Michael Sandler . Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:24 PM Renell Wynn Philip A Stamper Key Talking Points Key talking points for law school announcement.docx Follow up Flagged Michael Sandler Director of Strategic Communications George Mason University msandle3(Wgmu.egy o: (703) 993-8815 174 Overview of the gifts George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support of the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs for law students. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. How the scholarships will benefit students and the university. All of the money will be used to create hundreds of new scholarships through three distinct programs. This generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain additional students who will enhance the open discourse and academic breadth of our legal teaching and scholarly research. Welcoming students who add significantly to the academic caliber, diversity and specialized expertise of the school's student body will elevate the reputation of the law school as well as the entire university. The scholarship money will also benefit the institution because it ultimately becomes revenue when it is paid tuition. That revenue will be available for additional faculty hires and support for academic programs, which leads to growth and helps Mason achieve its goal of establishing one of the preeminent law schools in the nation. How we will choose the scholarship recipients Graduate students at Mason are eligible for scholarships and fellowships through their college or department. Recipients will be chosen through the normal scholarship process and procedure at the law school. 175 The criteria for choosing candidates Our goal is to maximize the number of scholarships awarded so we can create opportunities for students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence and establish Mason as one of the preeminent law schools in the country. Criteria are specific to each program, as noted in the scholarship descriptions. The law school will be creating additional collateral material for distribution through various channels, including college campuses, information sent to those who take the LSAT, and through prelaw advisors at undergraduate institutions. The three scholarship programs: , Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the form.er governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. 176 Why the university named the law school after Justice Scalia. Justice Scalia was a distinguished member of the U.S. Supreme Court who served the nation honorably for 30 years. He constantly challenged those around him to think critically and do their best. He was a law professor who gave freely of his time to the university as a guest lecturer. And he was a leader in the legal community throughout his career. His life epitomizes Mason Law's motto of Learn, Challenge and Lead, and we are honored to have his name associated with our law school. But some students or faculty view Justice Scalia as a polarizing figure. Isn't that a concern? Justice Scalia spent his life studying the law and served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court. It is the job of a Supreme Court Justice to write opinions on some of the most important and sensitive issues facing the nation, so it can be expected that there is a degree of controversy with many of those opinions. More importantly, Justice Scalia was an advocate for vigorous debate and sought out opinions from those with whom he disagreed. His ability to listen and engage with others, despite having differing opinions, is in line with our mission. At Mason, we welcome diversity of thought and want our students, faculty and staff to expose themselves to a range of ideas and points of view. Why does the university accept money from the Koch Foundation? Philanthropy is critical to the future of the university. We appreciate the generosity of our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation. Their generosity will help Mason stay competitive and create opportunities for a great number of students who might otherwise not be able to attend law 177 school. The increased revenue from tuition dollars will also allow the school to hire more faculty. George Mason is proud to be one of the most diverse universities in America, and this notion of diversity and inclusion that is so central to our mission applies to our donors, too. Our donors come from all over the world and bring with them a range of experiences and perspectives. What binds our donors is an attraction to our mission and the important work that we do. Do gift agreements come with conditions that allow donors to influence academic programs, instruction at the university? We make clear to donors that their gifts will in no way influence curriculum, hiring practices or any aspect of our academic freedom. Financial gifts may be earmarked for programs, but not for influence in how those programs are run. While we are grateful for all of the gifts we receive, we value academic freedom above all else. Academic freedom allows our community to learn, grow and pl'.osper, and we will not compromise that freedom for anything or anyone. Why donors are allowed to stay anonymous and why gift agreements are kept private. Donors have the right to request anonymity and the university has a responsibility to respect the privacy of those donors. The state also recognizes this. The gifts come through the George Mason University Foundation, which is a SOl(c) (3) organization and exempt from Virginia ·public records laws. If not for the support of private gifts, many of our students would not have the opportunity of higher education. And many of our researchers wouldn't be able to pursue their work without that support either. 178 179 _lf...ft··· 1University Information MASON W•tVallll'fY FAQs - Law School Announcement What Is Mason's process? 1. Who chooses the scholarship recipient? a. What are the conditions to receive the scholarship? From financialaid.gmu. edu: Mason's Financial Aid Office can provide information about the processes about applying for aid. Visit http:ljflnancialajd.gmu.edu/ for more Information and for contact information {For Law Student financial aid, contact Bob Smith, rsmithz@gmu.edu, 703-993-2353). From the School of law: The School of Law is creating additional collateral material for distribution on college campuses, announcements to those who take the LSTA, and to pre-law advisors to undergraduates, among other distribution networks. 2. What will the money go to? From Advancement: An anonymous donor's gift of $20 million, joined by $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation, will provide substantial funding for student scholarships in the School of Law. In recognition of this extraordinary generosity, the George Mason University Board of Visitors has approved naming the School of Law, in perpetuity, as the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. From the School of Law: The combined record gifts of $30 million will all go to scholarships. Because scholarships are considered revenue to the School, resources will be then made available for additional faculty hires and support for various academic centers. 3. How is the university seeking additional donations that would benefit my school/department/initiative? From Advancement: To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please go to fasterfarther.gmu.edu or contact the Office of Advancement at 703993-8850. From http://fasterfarther.qmu.edu/frequently-asked-auestlonsf: You may choose to support initiatives for students, faculty research and teaching, libraries, and facilities-across all schools, colleges, and campuses at Mason. Making a gift to the Mason Excellence Fund allows you to support the university's general unrestricted fund, often providing resources where need is greatest. You will find a variety of options listed on our online giving form. If you would like to make a gift to a fund or area not already designated in the form, please do so by clicking "other" and completing the relevant information. 4. What are the conditions/influences of receiving this money? a. Is there an impact on admissions to Mason or the Law School? From the School of law: Yes, the donors want to see the number of students attending Mason Law grow by nearly 300 over time, depending on the amount provided to each student. b. Impact on academic instruction? From the School of Law: Only through the increased revenue from tuition dollars which will allow for additional faculty hires. c. Impact on higher decisions at Mason and/or the Law School? From the School of Law: Updated: 3.29.16 180 - J!!:......a MASON11 University Information u•tV•aSIT., FAQs - Law School Announcement There is several statements in the donor agreements which reinforce the commitment all parties have to academic freedom. The donors' intent is to provide additional scholarship resources to attract top quality students so Mason Law's national prominence and ranking can improve. 5. What if someone donates a matching or higher gift? From Advancement: To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please go to fasterfarther.gmu.edu or contact the Office of Advancement at 703- 993-8850. 6. Who do I speak with to protest this? From University Information: A customer service form is available at http://info.gmu.edu. It will be routed to the appropriate department. 7. How do I give to one of these scholarships? From Advancement: To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of law, or to support other university priorities, please go to fasterfarther.gmy.edu or contact the Office of Advancement at 703· 993-8850. 8. What are the naming standards? From unlversitypolicy.gmu.edu (re: University Policy #1123), 9. VIII. Naming Opportunities What other naming opportunities are there at Mason? From universitypollcy.gmu.edu (re: University Polley #1123), section Vl/I. Naming Opportunities 10. What has Mason done to recognize other community leaders? From ahistoryofmoson.gmu.edu: A number of buildings are named after U.S. Presidents, government officials, and influential members of Mason's faculty and staff that had an impact to our history. 11. How do I file a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request on conditions of receiving the money and/or the anonymity of the donor? From universitypo//cy.gmu.edu (re: University Po/icy#1117): Mason's FOIA Compliance Officer is Elizabeth Woodley, ewoodley@gmu.edu. 703-993-5115 Why Scalia/ Why Koch? 1. What is the relationship between Koch and Mason? How did it begin? From http://mercatus.org/content/history-and-timeline: Originally called the Austrian Economics Program, the Mercatus Center was founded In 1978 by Rutgers University Economics Instructor Richard Fink, while he was still a graduate student In economics at New York University. A grant from philanthropist and entrepreneur Charles Koch made the program possible and started an important tradition for the Center, which remains privately funded thanks to the generosity of thousands of individuals who support its work each year. In 1980, a hiring freeze at Rutgers meant that in order to grow, the center needed a new university home. George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia was a school on the rise fueled by an Updated: 3.29.16 181 _.J!..,,,...... , FAQs - Law School Announcement University Information entrepreneurial university president, George Johnson, and a growing Northern Virginia community. Johnson invited the newly renamed, "Center for the Study of Market Processes'' to move to Mason. The fit was natural given the growing reputation of Mason's Economics Department and its proximity to Washington, DC. 2. Who decided and what were the criteria for picking Justice Scalia? From Advancement: An anonymous donor's gift of $20 million, by $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation, will provide substantial funding for student scholarships in the School of Law. In recognition of this extraordinary generosity, the George Mason University Board of Visitors has approved naming the School of law, in perpetuity, as the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. We are pleased to have our law school affiliated with an individual dedicated much of his life to public service and thoughtful consideration of our nation's guiding legal principles. From universitypolicy.gmu.edu (re: University Policy #1123), section Vitt. Naming Opportunities From the School of Law: He was a very distinguished jurist, confirmed by a vote of 98-0 by the Senate for the Supreme Court, and epitomized the emphasis of Mason law - learn (he was law professor) Challenge {he constantly challenged those around him to be their best) Lead {he was a leader in the legal community throughout his entire life). a 3. Were there other options for the naming? From the School of Law: No [regarding other options for the naming] 4. Why wasn't this name announced before the Board of Visitors meeting to allow for community ·feedback and comment? The Board of Visitors has a standing item under closed session regarding "Gifts, Requests, and Fundralsing Activities" to discuss potential impacts those items may have. What Is Mason's position and potential future impact? 1. Aren't you worried about damaging Mason's reputation? From Advancement: As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 2. How does Mason support diversity? From Advancement: As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. From vision.gmu.edu: • Diversity is a core institution characteristic with "Diversity Is Our Strengthn being one of our values, defined as "We Include and embrace a multitude of people and ideas In everything we do and respect differences." • To be clear this aligns with our value of "We Honor Freedom of Thought and Expression", meaning, "We protect the freedom of all members of our community to seek truth and express their views." 3. Why would a liberal Institution align with a conservative entity? From Advancement: Updated: 3.29.16 182 - Jf..--.••• , MASON Unlw!rslty Information FAQs - Law School Announcement As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 4. Why would a conservative entity align with a liberal institution? From Advancement: As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 5. How are you going to respond to mass withdrawals as a result of this decision? From Advancement: By providing much-needed funding for student scholarships, this generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain additional students who will enhance the open discourse and academic breadth of our legal teaching and scholarly research. Welcoming students who add significantly to the academic caliber, diversity and specialized expertise of the school's student body will elevate the reputation of the law school as well as the entire university. 6. I am from the media, who do I speak with? From Communications and Marketing: Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at 703-993-8780. Updated: 3.29.16 183 From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Frank Neville Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:32 AM Renell Wynn Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Follow up Flagged I think it would help to mention that we expect these programs to benefit hundreds of students. From: Renell Wynn Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:17 PM To: Janet E Bingham Cc: David K Rehr , Henry N Butler , Angel Cabrera , S David Wu , Michael Sandler , fnevill2 Subject: RE: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Three scholarship programs From: Janet E Bingham Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:15 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: David K Rehr ; Henry N Butler ; Angel Cabrera ; S David Wu ; Michael Sandler ; Frank Neville Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Well... it looks like we're getting three scholarships. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: This is the final press release-Angel has reviewed and edited. 1 184 From: Michael Sandler Sent: Thursday, March 31, 201612:36 PM Renell Wynn RE: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final ms.docx To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged Here's the updated release, with that change. From: Renell Wynn Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 11:42 AM To: Michael Sandler Subject: Fwd: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx Please add Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Frank Neville Date: March 31, 2016 at 10:32:22 AM EDT To: Renell Wynn Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docK I think it would help to mention that we expect these programs to benefit hundreds of students. From: Renell Wynn Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 8:17 PM To: Janet E Bingham Cc: David K Rehr , Henry N Butler , Angel Cabrera , S David Wu , Michael Sandler , fnevill2 Subject: RE: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.ftnal.docx Three scholarship programs From: Janet E Bingham Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:15 PM To: Renell Wynn Cc: David K Rehr ; Henry N Butler ; Angel Cabrera ; S David Wu ; Michael Sandler ; Frank Neville Subject: Re: Law School Announcement 3 29 2016.final.docx 1 185 Well ..•lt looks like we're Sent from three scholarships. my iPhone On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: This is the final press release-Angel has reviewed and edited. 2 186 UNIVERSITY Embsqoed until 4 p.m. March 31, 201§ Media Contacts: Henry N . Butler hnbutler@gmu.edu (703) 993-8085 Renell M. Wynn rwynn3®gmu.edu (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in university's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support of the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs that will benefit hundreds of law students. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university.in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. 187 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. ;'Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. ,,.His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. '1 am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia 188 Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal . education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft," said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that ptirsue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hoo.ks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. 189 About the Mason School of Law The George Mason Uriiversity School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther-The Campaign for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. # # # 190 From: Preston A Williams Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 12:37 PM To: Angel Cabrera , Renell Wynn , Sharon Cullen Cc: fnevlll2 Subject: RE: My new version of the email announcement I gave it a quick read. Attached. Preston Williams Presidential Communications Manager 21168 Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 pwilli20@gmu.edu 191 Dear Patriot, Today, I am pleased to announce one major gift and several naming decisions, just approved by the Board of Visitors. First, we have received pledges totaling $30 million to support the School of Law. These gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs, enabling us to attract more of the most talented law student candidates in the country. The gift will create the Antonin Scalia Scholarship, named after the late Supreme Court Justice; the A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship, named after the former governor of Virginia; and the F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship, named after the late 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics. The Scalia scholarships will be awarded to students with excellent credentials, the Holton scholarshipS;- to students who have overcome barriers to academic achievement. and the Hayek scholarship!r. students with great potential in the field of law and economics. In tum,As part of the gift agreement, our law school will be named the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. During his in honor of the long-term Supreme Court Justice 30 years on the Supreme Court, Scalia 'ivho left a profound intellectual legacy who vt Date: March 30, 2016 at 10:56:23 PM EDT To: Renell Wynn Subject: Scalia picture Can you send me the picture you have chosen which we will then use for our Website. Thanks. Best wishes. David K. Rehr Senior Associate Dean & Professor George Mason University School of Law 703-819-9396 Sent from my iPhone l 195 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Philip A Stamper Thursday, March 31, 2016 1:21 PM Renell Wynn; Michael Sandler FAQs to School of Law Naming (Attachment) FAQs to School of Law Naming - 3.31.16.docx Follow up Flagged Renell, Here is the revised version. Thank you for your feedback and edits. Read the latest on construction and upcoming traffic impacts to Mason at http://building.gmu.edu! 9t'-ru Philip A. Stamper Interim Director/Associate Director, University Information Office of Communications and Marketing George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MSN 201 Fairfax, VA 22030 http://www.gmu.edu Office: (703) 993-5308, Fax: (701) 993-1009 pstamper@gmu.edu 196 _Jf!!....... , .MAD University Information 1t•1VaaS11''t FAQs - Law School Announcement What ls Mason's process for merit based scbolarshfps? 1. Who chooses the scholarship reciplent?/What are the conditions to receive the scholarship? The School of Law Is developing information to disseminate about the scholarships. Criteria to apply for any aid is available at Mason's Financial Aid Office (http://financialaid.gmu.edu, 703-993-2353). The School of Law will disseminate Information to college campuses, information sent to those who take the LSAT, and through pre-law advisors at undergraduate institutions. · 2. What will the money go to? The combined $30 million will all go to scholarships. Because scholarships are considered revenue to the School, resources will be then made available for additional faculty hires and support for various academic centers. In recognition of this extraordinary generosity, the George Mason University Board of Visitors has approved naming the School of Law as the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. 3. How is the university seeking additional donations that would benefit my school/department/initiative? The university is in the midst of an exciting comprehensive campaign to benefit initiatives for students, faculty research and teaching, libraries, and facilities-across all schools, colleges, and campuses at Mason. For more Information or to make a gift, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 4. What are the conditions/influences of receiving this money? There are no conditions tied to this gift other than creating scholarship programs to attract the best and brightest law students a. Is there an impact on admissions to Mason or the Law School? Yes, the donors want to see the number of students attending Mason Law grow by nearly 300 over time, depending on the amount provided to each student. b. Is there an impact on academic instruction? Only through the Increased revenue from tuition dollars which will allow for additional faculty hires. c. Is there an impact on higher decisions at Mason and/or the Law School? The donors' intent is to provide additional scholarship resources to attract top quality students so Mason Law's national prominence and ranking can improve. s. What if someone donates a matching or higher gift? To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 6. Who do I speak with to protest this? I am happy to document your concerns and share them with the Vice President of Communications and Marketing. 7. How do I give to one of these scholarships? To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 8. What are the naming standards? Updated: 3.29.16 197 _fi.......... l MASON University Information ua•V•llllTY FAQs - Law School Announcement Two entities review opportunities for naming under University Policy. To learn more about the naming opportunities and giving to Mason, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu for information on Mason's current capitol campaign. 9. What other naming opportunities are there at Mason? To learn more about the naming opportunities and giving to Mason, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edy for information on Mason's current capitol campaign. 10. What has Mason done to recognize other community leaders? A number of buildings are named after U.S. Presidents, government officials, and influential members of Mason's faculty and staff that had an Impact to our history. The Board of Visitors also voted today to name the Occoquan Building for Senator Chuck Colgan. An arts plaza is also to be named for former Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton. Wbv Scalia/ Whv Koch? 1. What is the relationship between Koch and Mason? How did it begin? From http://mercatus.org/content/history-and-time/lne: Originally called the Austrian Economics Program, the Mercatus Center was founded in 1978 by Rutgers University Economics Instructor Richard Fink. A grant from Charles Koch made the program possible and started a tradition for the Center, which remains privately funded. In 1980, in order to grow, the center moved to George Mason University when president George Johnson invited the then named, "Center for the Study of Market Processes" to move to Mason. The fit was natural given the reputation of Mason's Economics Department and proximity to Washington, DC. 2. Who decided and what were the criteria for picking Justice Scalia? An anonymous donor's gift of $20 million, joined by $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation, will provide substantial funding for student scholarships in the school of Law. In recognition of this extraordinary generosity, the George Mason University Board of Visitors has approved naming the school of Law, in perpetuity, as the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. We are pleased to have our law school affiliated with an individual who dedicated much of his fife to public service and thoughtful consideration of our nation's guiding legal principles. 3. Were there other options for the naming? From the School of Law: No [regarding other options for the naming] 4. Why wasn't this name announced before the Board of Visitors meeting to allow for community feedback and comment? The Board of Visitors has a standing item under closed session regarding "Gifts, Requests, and Fundralsing Activities" to discuss potential impacts those items may have. 5. How can someone make an anonymous gift to a public institution? Donors to the non-profit Mason Foundation have a right to anonymity. It is allowed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 6. How do I file a FOIA {Freedom of Information Act) request on conditions of receiving the money and/or the anonymity of the donor? Mason's FOIA Compliance Officer Is Elizabeth Woodley, ewoodley@gmu.edu, 703-993-5115 Updated: 3.29.16 198 - L .......... t MASON University Information 11•tva11llTY FAQs - Law School Announcement What Is Mason's position ancl potential future impact? 1. Aren't you worried about damaging Mason's reputation? From Advancement: As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. From the School of Law: Antonin Scalia was a distinguished jurist and epitomized the emphasis of Mason Law - Learn {he was a law professor), Challenge (he constantly challenged those around him to be their best), and Lead (he was a leader in the legal community throughout his entire life). 2. How does Mason support diversity? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. • Diversity is a core institution characteristic with "Diversity Is Our Strength" being one of our values, defined as "We include and embrace a multitude of people and ideas in everything we do and respect differences." • To be clear this aligns with our value of "We Honor Freedom of Thought and ExpressionH, meaning, "We protect the freedom of all members of our community to seek truth and express their views." 3. Why would a liberal institution align with a conservative entity? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 4. Why would a conservative entity align with a liberal institution? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 5. How are you going to respond to mass withdrawals as a result of this decision? By providing much-needed funding for student scholarships, this generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain additional students who will enhance the open discourse and academic breadth of our legal teaching and scholarly research. Welcoming students who add significantly to the academic caliber, diversity and specialized expertise of the school's student body will elevate the reputation of the law school as well as the entire university. 6. Will there be an event associated with the naming? Yes, in the fall. No specific date has been chose. More information will be provided at a later date. 7. I am from the media, who do I speak with? Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at Updated: 3.29.16 199 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Michael Sandler Thursday. March 31, 2016 1:24 PM Renell Wynn Philip A Stamper RE: Key talking points for law school announcementdocx Key talking points for law school announcement ms rw.docx Follow Up Flag: Ftag Status: Follow up Flagged Cc: Changes are made and this should be final working drah. From: Renell Wynn Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:43 PM To: Michael Sandler Subject: Key talking points for law school announcement.docx Here you go 1 200 Overview of the gifts George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs for law students. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. How the scholarships will benefit students and the university. All of the money will be used to create three new scholarship programs with the potential of supporting hundreds of students interested in studying law at George Mason University. This generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain additional students who will enhance the open discourse and academic breadth of our legal teaching and scholarly research. Welcoming students who add significantly to the academic caliber, diversity and specialized expertise of the school's student body will elevate the reputation of the law school as well as the entire university. The scholarship money will also benefit the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs, which leads to growth and helps Mason achieve its goal of establishing one of the preeminent law schools in the nation. How we will choose the scholarship recipients 201 Graduate students at Mason are eligible for scholarships and fellowships through their college or department. Recipients will be chosen through the normal scholarship process and procedure at the law school. The criteria for choosing candidates Our goal is to maximize the number of scholarships awarded so we can create opportunities for students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence and establish Mason as one of the preeminent law schools in the country. Criteria are specific to each program, as noted in the scholarship descriptions. The law school will be creating additional collateral material for distribution through various channels, including college campuses, information sent to those who take the LSAT, and through prelaw advisors at undergraduate institutions. The three scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be 202 awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles the law. Why university named the law school after Justice Scalia. Justice Scalia was a distinguished member of the U.S. Supreme Court who served the nation honorably for 30 years. He constantly challenged those around him to think critically and do their best. He was a law professor who gave freely of his time to the university as a guest lecturer. Arid he was a leader in the legal community throughout his career. His life epitomizes Mason Law's motto of Learn, Challenge and Lead, and we are honored to have his name associated with our law school. But some students or faculty view Justice Scalia as a polarizing figure. Isn't that a concern? Justice Scalia spent his life.studying the law and served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court. It is the job of a Supreme Court Justice to write opinions on some of the most important and sensitive issues facing the nation, so it can be expected that there is a degree of controversy with many of those opinions. More importantly, Justice Scalia was an advocate for vigorous debate and sought out opinions from those with whom he disagreed. His ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions, is in line with our mission. At Mason, we welcome diversity of thought and want our students, faculty and staff to expose themselves to a range of ideas and points of view. 203 Why does the university accept money from the Koch Foundation? Philanthropy is critical to the future of the university. We appreciate the generosity of our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation. Their generosity will help Mason stay competitive and create opportunities for a great number of students who might otherwise not be able to attend law school. The scholarship money will also benefit the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs. George Mason is proud to be one of the most diverse universities in America, and this notion of diversity and inclusion that is so central to our mission applies to our donors, too. Our donors come from all over the world and bring with them a range of experiences and perspectives. What binds our donors is an attraction to our mission and the important work that we do. Do gift agreements come with conditions that allow donors to influence academic prosrams, instruction at the university? We make clear to donors that their gifts will in no way influence curriculum, hiring practices or any aspect of our academic freedom. Financial gifts may be earmarked for programs, but not for influence in how those programs are run. While we are grateful for all of the gifts we receive, we value academic freedom above all else. Academic freedom allows our community to learn, grow and prosper, and we will not compromise that freedom for anything or anyone. Why donors are allowed to stay and why ldft agreements are kept private. Donors have the right to request anonymity and the university has a responsibility to respect the privacy of those donors. The state also 204 recognizes this. _The gifts come through the George Mason University Foundation, which is a 501(c) (3) organization and exempt from Virginia public records laws. If not for the support of private gifts, many of our students would not have the opportunity of higher education. And many of our researchers wouldn1 t be able to pursue their work without that support either. 205 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Philip A Stamper Thursday, March 31, 2016 1:50 PM Renell Wynn; Michael Sandler FAQs to Naming (v.3) (Attachment) FAQs to School of Law Naming - 3.31.16.docx Follow Up Flag: flag Status: Follow up Flagged Here is version 3. Read the latest on construction and upcoming traffic impacts to Mason at http://building.gmu.edu I 1'1.,;,ti,p a. Philip A. Stamper Interim Director/Associate Director, University Information Office of Communications and Marketing George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MSN 201 Fairfax, VA 22030 http:Uwww.gmu.edu Office: (703) 993-5308, Fax: (701) 993-1009 pstamper@gmu.edu 1 206 - JI!!....... t .MASOR University Information 11•avs•111'Y FAQs - Law School Announcement What Is Mason's process for merit basecl scholarships? 1. Who chooses the scholarship recipient?/What are the conditions to receive the scholarship? Graduate students at Mason are eligible for scholarships and fellowships through their college or department. Recipients will be chosen through the normal scholarship process and procedure at the law school. 2. What will the money go to? The combined $30 million will all go to scholarships. The scholarship money will also benefit the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs, which leads to growth and helps Mason achieve its goal of establishing one of the preeminent law schools in the nation. 3. How is the university seeking additional donations that would benefit my school/department/initiative? The university is in the midst of an exciting comprehensive campaign to benefit initiatives for students, faculty research and teaching, libraries, and facilities-across all schools, colleges, and campuses at Mason. For more information or to make a gift, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 4. What are the conditions/influences of receiving this money? There are no conditions tied to this gift other than creating scholarship programs to attract the best and brightest law students a. Is there an impact on admissions to Mason or the Law School? Yes, the donors want to see the number of students attending Mason Law grow by nearly 300 over time, depending on the amount provided to each student. b. Is there an impact on academic instruction? Only through the increased revenue from tuition dollars which will allow for additional faculty hires. c. Is there an impact on higher decisions at Mason and/or the Law School? The donors' intent is to provide additional scholarship resources to attract top quality students so Mason Law's national prominence and ranking can improve. 5. What if someone donates a matching or higher gift? To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 6. Who do I speak with to protest this? I am happy to document your concerns and share them with the Vice President of Communications and Marketing. 7. How do I give to one of these scholarships? To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 8. What are the naming standards? Updated: 3.29.16 207 MASON IUniversity Information - Jlf.......a. U•tVallftTY FAQs - Law School Announcement Two entitles review opportunities for naming under University Policy. To learn more about the naming opportunities and giving to Mason, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu for information on Mason's current capitol campaign. 9. What other naming opportunities are there at Mason? To learn more about the naming opportunities and giving to Mason, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu for Information on Mason's current capitol campaign. 10. What has Mason done to recognize other community leaders? A number of buildings are named after U.S. Presidents, government officials, and influential members of Mason's faculty and staff that had an Impact to our history. The Board of Visitors also voted today to name the Occoquan Building for Senator Chuck Colgan. Another site on the Fairfax Campus Is to be named for former Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton. Why Scalia/ Why Koch? 1. What is the relationship between Koch and Mason? How did it begin? From http://mercatus.org/content/history-and-timeline: Originally called the Austrian Economics Program, the Mercatus Center was founded in 1978 by Rutgers University Economics Instructor Richard Fink. A grant from Charles Koch made the program possible and started a tradition for the Center, which remains privately funded. In 1980, in order to grow, the center moved to George Mason University when president George Johnson invited the then named, "Center for the Study of Market Processes" to move to Mason. The fit was natural given the reputation of Mason's Economics Department and proximity to Washington, DC. 2. Who decided and what were the criteria for picking Justice Scalia? An anonymous donor's gift of $20 million, joined by $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation, will provide substantial funding for student scholarships in the School of Law. The Board of Visitors has approved naming the School of Law, as the Antonin Scalia school of Law at George Mason University. 3. Were there other options for the naming? From the School of Law: No [regarding other options for the naming] 4. Why wasn't this name announced before the Board of Visitors meeting to allow for community feedback and comment? The Board of Visitors has a standing item under closed session regarding "Gifts, Requests, and fundraising Activities" to discuss potential impacts those items may have. 5. Why does the university accept money from the Koch Foundation? Philanthropy is critical to the future of the university. We appreciate the generosity of our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation. Their generosity helps Mason stay competitive and create opportunities for students. Scholarship money benefits the institution because It frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs. 6. How can someone make an anonymous gift to a public institution? Donors to the non-profit Mason Foundation have a right to anonymity. It is allowed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Updated: 3.29.16 208 - La......... , MASON University Information u•1v11a1 1 T't FAQs - Law School Announcement 7. How do I file a FOIA {Freedom of Information Act) request on conditions of receiving the money and/or the anonymity of the donor? Mason's FOIA Compliance Officer is Elizabeth Woodley, ewoodley@gmu.edu, 703-993-5115 Wbat Is Mason's pos(tion and potential future impact? 1. Aren't you worried about damaging Mason's reputation? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side. Antonin Scalia was a distinguished jurist and epitomized the emphasis of Mason Law - Learn, Challenge, and Lead. • Learn (he was a law professor), Challenge (he constantly challenged those around him to be their best), and lead (he was a leader in the legal community throughout his entire life) 2. How does Mason support diversity? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all Issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. • Diversity Is a core institution characteristic with "Diversity Is Our Strength" being one of our values, defined as "We include and embrace a multitude of people and Ideas In everything we do and respect differences." • To be clear this aligns with our value of "We Honor Freedom of Thought and Expression", meaning, "We protect the freedom of all members of our community to seek truth and express their views." 3. Why would a liberal Institution align with a conservative entity? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 4. Why would a conservative entity align with a liberal institution? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate.on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 5. How are you going to respond to mass withdrawals as a result of this decision? By providing much-needed funding for student scholarships, this generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain additional students. 6. Will there be an event associated with the naming? Yes, in the fall. No specific date has been chose. More information will be provided at a later date. 7. I am from the media, who do I speak with? Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at 703-993-9511. Updated: 3.29.16 209 From: Michael Sandler Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 1:59 PM To: Renell Wynn , fnevill2 Subject: Press Release Michael Sandler Director of Strategic Communications George Mason University msandle3@gmu.edu o: (703) 993-8815 210 d ttfisON UNIVERSITY Embargoed until 4 p.m. March 3L 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler@gmu.edu (703) 993-8085 Renell M. Wynn rwynn3@gmu.edu (703) 993-9511 ·f George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in university's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history. The gifts will help establish three new scholarship programs that will potentially benefit hundreds of students seeking to study law at Mason. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. 211 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - A warded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship-Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia 212 Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft," said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. 213 About the Mason School of Law The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther- The Campaign for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global Jeader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. # # # 214 To: Casey J Bach Thursday, March 31, 2016 2:55 PM Board of Visitors Subject: Name Change From: Sent: Are the nunors of the school's name change to Antonin Scalia School of Law true? If so, I crumot overstate my disappointment. TI1is school is already dominated by conse1vative students and faculty: this name change would ensure a complete lack of intellectual (and personal) diversity in future students. Casey J. Bach caseyjbach@gmail.com 516-319-6794 1 215 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: @masonlive.gmu.edu> Thursday, March 31, 2016 2:56 PM Henry N Butler Board of Visitors Antonin Sca lia School of Law Hello Dean Butler, Will George Mason Law School now be referred to as the Antonin Scalia School of Law? If so, I am deeply disappointed and saddened by this news. While Justice Scalia was a brilliant man, I did not agree with the vast majority of his holdings and would not have attended a school named after him . This school is already known for its conservative students and faculty. This name change will be even further discourage liberal students from attending George Mason. This school would suffer from a further lack of diversity. I hope this this just an April Fools joke. of 2016 George Mason University School of Law 1 216 From: Sent: To: Subject: grnail.com> Thursday, March 31, 2016 3:01 PM Board of Visitors "Scalia" I tmned down a foll ride scholarship to attend Mason. Not Scalia. If the name changes, I want my money back. It diminishes the value of my degree for eve1ything I want to do with it. Law Student Class of 2016 (expected) Geor e Mason Universi 1 217 From: Preston A Williams Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 3:07 PM To: Sharon Cullen , Angel Cabrera , Renell Wynn Cc: Michael Sandler , Melanie Balog , fnevill2 Subject: RE: final version (going without links) Sharon, Slightly tweaked version is attached (adds one sentence). Please continue to let the group know when It's ready. Thanks, Preston Preston Williruns Presidential Communications Manager 2116B Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax. Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 pwilli20@gmu.edu From: Sharon Cullen Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 2:54 PM To: Angel Cabrera ; Renell Wynn Cc: Preston A Williams ; Michael Sandler ; Melanie Balog ; Frank Neville Subject: RE: final version {going without links) Standing by ... message is ready when you provide the "go ahead". 218 On Mar 31, 2016, at 2:12 PM, Renell Wynn wrote: He has signed off Sent from my iPhone On Mar 31, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Sharon Cullen wrote: Preston, Please confirm that the president has signed off on this version of the message. I'd rather not rely on "should be final" but "is final". Thank you, Sharon From: Preston AWilliams Sent: Thursday1 March 31, 2016 1:51 PM To: Sharon Cullen Cc: Renell Wynn ; Michael Sandler ; Melanie Balog ; Frank Neville Subject: final version (going without links) Sharon, I'm sitting with Renell at BOV. She says we're going to go without the hot links In the community message. So what's attached should be final. Thanks, Preston Preston Williams Presidential Communications Manager 2 I 16B Merten Hall George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 22030 703-993-9376 pwilli20@gmu.edu 2 219 Dear Patriot, Today, I am pleased to announce one.major gift and several naming decisions, just approved by the Board of Visitors. First, we have received pledges totaling $30 million to support the School of Law. These gifts, which combined are the largest in university history, will help establish three new scholarship programs, enabling us to attract more of the most talented law student candidates in the country. The gift will create the Antonin Scalia Scholarship, named after the late Supreme Court Justice; the A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship, named after the former governor of Virginia; and the F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation and Liberty Scholarship, named after the late 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics. The Scalia scholarships will be awarded to students with excellent credentials, the Holton scholarships to students who have overcome barriers to academic achievement, and the Hayek scholarships to students with great potential in the field of law and economics. All scholarships will be awarded exclusively and independently by the university. As part of the gift agreement, our law school will be named the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University in honor of the long-term Supreme Court Justice. Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who said, "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law." That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is indeed at the heart of what higher education is all about. This generous gift includes $20 million from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous, and a $10 million matching gift from the Charles Koch Foundation. We are deeply grateful to both parties for their support of George Mason University students. 220 This gift pushes the university's comprehensive Faster Farther campaign past the $400 million mark on its way toward meeting our overall $500 million goal. I am particularly pleased that this gift will directly support students, the most important priority in our campaign. The gift also provides a tremendous boost for the law school to firmly retain its position among the nation's finest. The gift is intended to further the School's new strategic plan, recently developed under the leadership of Dean Henry N. Butler. The Board of Visitors today also approved the naming of a prominent public space on our Fairfax Campus after Governor Holton, who in 1972 signed into law the establisl:unent of George Mason as an independent university. During his term as governor, he fought for school desegregation and equal opportunity, values of accessibility and inclusion that we hold so dear at Mason. Holton Plaza will be immediately adjacent to the Center for the Arts. Finally, the Board of Visitors today approved the naming of the Occoquan Building on the Science and Technology Campus as "Senator Charles J. Colgan Hall" in honor of the longest-serving state senator in the history of Virginia. The recently retired Democratic senator from Prince William County was known and respected for reaching across the aisle to achieve state objectives, inspiring his colleagues and future public servants to work together for the common good. He was an ardent supporter of higher education, and the architect behind hundreds of millions of dollars invested in our university, Northern Virginia Community College, and universities across the Commonwealth. Today's board actions highlight the outstanding contributions of so many individuals, from business to government, who helped us build this university from a small branch campus of the University of Virginia to its current status as a tier-one research university with the largest enrollment of any public university in the Commonwealth. I am grateful to each one of them. Thank you for all you do for George Mason University. Sincerely, Angel Cabrera 221 From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: President's Council List on behalf of Jacelyn Tyson Thursday, March 31, 2016 3:44 PM GMU-PRES-L@listserv.gmu.edu Message from Renell Wynn FAQs to School of Law Naming - 3 31 16.docx; Law School Announcement.331 Jinal.docx; Key talking points for law school announcement.331.docx Colleagues, As a follow up to this morning's discussion, I have attached several documents for your information. You wilJ find attached a list of answers and/or suggested responses to the questions we are anticipating you may receive from faculty, staff and students within your departments and units once the gift announcement has been made. Also attached for your reference are the talking points my team will use when discussing this news, along with a copy of the media press release. I am available to answer any additional questions or address any concerns you may have. Feel free to contact my office at 703-993-9511. Other general inquiries may be directed to Communications and Marketing at 703-993-8780. Regards, Renell l 222 /}/// MhoN UNIVERSITY For immediate release March 31, 2016 Media Contacts: Henry N. Butler hnbutler@gmu.edu Renell M. Wynn rwynn3®gmu.edu (703) 993-8085 (703) 993-9511 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in university's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history. The gifts will help establish three new scholarship programs that will potentially benefit J::tundreds of students seeking to study law at Mason. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. 223 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law,'' added Ginsburg. "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career . embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs to be awarded exclusively and independently by the university: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship - Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. ''The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia 224 Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice of law as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft," said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a worldclass research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the falL About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. 225 About the Mason School of Law The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther-The Campaign for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. # # # 226 - Jf.......... t 1'1ASON Uftlverslfy Information ll•IVSllfl'Y FAQs - Law School Announcement About the gift and scholarship 1. Who chooses the scholarship recipient? What are the conditions to receive the scholarship? Our (Law School) goal is to maximize the number of scholarships awarded so we can create opportunities for students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence and establish Mason as one of the preeminent law schools in the country. The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs to be awarded exclusively and independently by the university. Criteria are specific to each program, as noted in the scholarship descriptions. The law school will be creating additional collateral material for distribution through various channels, including college campuses, information sent to those who take the LSAT, and through prelaw advisors at undergraduate institutions. Graduate students at Mason are eligible for scholarships and fellowships through their college or department. Recipients will be chosen through the normal scholarship process and procedure at the law school. 2. What will the money go to? The combined $30 million will all go to scholarships. The scholarship money will also benefit the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs, which leads to growth and helps Mason achieve its goal of establishing one of the preeminent law schools in the nation. 3. How is the university seeking additional donations that would benefit my school/department/initiative? The university is in the midst of an exciting comprehensive campaign to benefit initiatives for students, faculty research and teaching, libraries, and facilities-across all schools, colleges, and campuses at Mason. For more information or to make a gift, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. Updated: 3.29.16 227 -.'8ao1c11 · .D1ASON' U•IY•lllfTY I Unlverslty Information FAQs - Law School Announcement 4. What are the conditions/influences of receiving this money? There are no conditions tied to this gift other than creating scholarship programs to attract the best and brightest law students. The scholarships will be awarded exclusively and independently by the university. a. Is there an impact on admissions to Mason or the Law School? Yes, our goal is to grow by nearly 300 law students over time, depending on the award amount provided to each student. b. Is there an impact on academic instruction? Only through the increased revenue from tuition dollars.which will allow for additional faculty hires. c. Is there an impact on higher at Mason and/or the Law School? The donors' intent is to provide additional scholarship resources to attract top quality students so Mason Law's national prominence and ranking can improve. 5. What if someone donates a matching or higher gift? To make a gift in support of scholarships at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 6. Who do I speak with to protest this? I am happy to document your concerns and share them with the Vice President of Communications and Marketing. 7. How do I give to one of these scholarships? Updated: 3.29.16 228 _La........... , MASC:>N U•1Vaa1ITY University Information FAQs - Law School Announcement To make a gift in support of at the Antonin Scalia School of Law, or to support other university priorities, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu. 8. What are the naming standards? Two entities review opportunities for naming under University Policy. To learn more about the naming opportunities and giving to Mason, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu for information on Mason's current capitol campaign. 9. What other naming opportunities are there at Mason? To learn more about the naming opportunities and giving to Mason, please visit fasterfarther.gmu.edu for information on Mason's current capitol campaign. 10. What has Mason done to recognize other community leaders? A number of buildings are named after U.S. Presidents, government officials, and influential members of Mason's faculty and staff who have had an impact on our history. The Board of Visitors also voted today (March 31) to name the Occoquan Building for Senator Chuck Colgan. Another site on the Fairfax Campus is to be named for former Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton. Why Scalia/ Why Koch? 1. What is the relationship between Koch and Mason? How did it begin? From http://mercatus.org/contentlhistory-and-timeline: Originally called the Austrian Economics Program, the Mercatus Center was founded in 1978 by Rutgers University Economics Instructor Richard Fink. A grant from Charles Koch n:iade the program possible and started a tradition for the Center, which remains privately funded. In 1980, in order to grow, the center moved to George Mason University when president George Johnson invited the then named, "'Center for the Study of Market Processes" to move to Mason. The fit was natural given Updated: 3.29.16 229 -'-•ft•d• t .IYJ.A.SOH 11•1V•llllff Unlverslfy Information FAQs - Law School Announcement the reputation of Mason's Economics Department and proximity to Washington, DC. 2. Who decided and what were the criteria for picking Justice Scalia? An anonymous donor's gift of $20 million, joined by $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation, will provide substantial funding for student scholarships in the School of Law. The Board of Visitors has approved naming the School of Law, as the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. 3. Were there other options for the naming? From the School of Law: No [regarding other options for naming] 4. Why does the university accept money from the Koch Foundation? Philanthropy is critical to the future of the university. We appreciate the generosity of our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation. Their generosity helps Mason stay competitive and create opportunities for students. Scholarship money benefits the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs. 5. How can someone make an anonymous gift to a public institution? Donors to the non-profit Mason Foundation have a right to anonymity. It is allowed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 6. How do I file a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request on conditions of receiving the money and/or the anonymity of the donor? Mason's FOIA Compliance Officer is Elizabeth Woodley, ewoodley@gmu.edu, 703-993-5115 What is Mason's position and potential future impact? 1. Aren't you worried about damaging Mason's reputation? Updated: 3.29.16 230 - L.,,..GI t University Information FAQs - Law School Announcement As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side. Antonin Scalia was a distinguished jurist and epitomized the emphasis of Mason Law - Learn, Challenge, and Lead. • Learn (he was a law professor), Challenge (he constantly challenged those around him to be their best}, and Lead (he was a leader in the legal community throughout his entire life) 2. How does Mason support diversity? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that · debate. • Diversity is a core institution characteristic with "Diversity Is Our Strength" being one of our values, defined as "We include and embrace a multitude of people and ideas in everything we do and respect differences." • To be clear this aligns with our value of "We Honor Freedom of Thought and Expression", meaning, "We protect the freedom of all members of our community to seek truth and express their views." 3. Why would a liberal institution align with a conservative entity? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 4. Why would a conservative entity align with a liberal institution? As a public university, Mason promotes strong, thoughtful, and civil debate on all issues and encourages consideration of every side in that debate. 5. How are you going to respond to mass withdrawals as a result of this decision? By providing much-needed funding for student scholarships, this generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain additional students. Updated: 3.29.16 231 - L.aft•A• 1 University Information FAQs - Law School Announcement 6. Will there be an event associated with the naming? Yes, in the fall. No specific date has been chose. More information will be provided at a later date. 7. I am from the media, who do I speak with? Contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at 703-993-9511. Updated: 3.29.16 232 Overview of the gifts George Mason University today anno nces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundat on to support the School of Law. The gifts, which combined are the larg st in university history, will help establish three new scholarship progr s for law students. In recognition of this historic gift, the oard of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Anto · Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. All of the money will be used to create three new scholarship programs with the potential of supporting hund eds of students interested in studying law at George Mason Univer ity. This generous gift will allow the law school to attract and retain ad ·tional students who will enhance the open discourse and academic brea th of our legal teaching and scholarly research. Welcoming stud s who add significantly to the academic caliber, diversity and special ed expertise of the school's student body will elevate the reputation of the law school as well as the entire university. The scholarship money will also bene t the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for oth r priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academi programs, which leads to growth and helps Mason achieve its goal of es ablishing one of the preeminent law schools in the nation. 233 Graduate students at Mason are eligible for scholarships and fellowships through their college or department. Recipients will be chosen through the normal scholarship process and procedure at the law school. The criteria for choosing candidates Our goal is to maximize the number of scholarships awarded so we can create opportunities for students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence and establish Mason as one of the preeminent law schools in the country. Criteria are specific to each program, as noted in the scholarship descriptions. The law school will be creating additional collateral material for distribution through various channels, including college campuses, information sent to those who take the LSAT, and through prelaw advisors at undergraduate institutions. The three scholarship programs: The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs to be awarded exclusively and independently by the university. Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. 234 F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship-Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. Why the university named the law school after Justice Scalia. Justice Scalia was a distinguished member of the U.S. Supreme Court who served the nation honorably for 30 years. He constantly challenged those around him to think critically and do their best. He was a law professor who gave freely of his time to the university as a guest lecturer. And he. was a leader in the legal community throughout his career. His life epitomizes Mason Law's motto of Learn, Challenge and ·Lead, and we are honored to have his name associated with our law school. But some students or faculty view Justice Scalia as a polarizing figure. Isn't that a concern? Justice Scalia spent his life studying the law and served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court. It is the job of a Supreme Court Justice to write opinions on some of the most important and sensitive issues facing the nation, so-it can be expected that there is a degree of controversy with many of those opinions. More importantly, Justice Scalia was an advocate for vigorous debate and sought out opinions from those with whom he disagreed. His ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions, is in line with our mission. At Mason, we welcome diversity of 235 thought and want our students, faculty and staff to expose themselves to a range of ideas and points of view. Why does the university accept money from the Koch Foundation? Philanthropy is critical to the future of the university. We appreciate the generosity of our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation. Their generosity will help Mason stay competitive and create opportunities for a great number of students who might otherwise not be able to attend law school. The scholarship money will also benefit the institution because it frees up resources that can be allocated for other priorities, including additional faculty hires and support for academic programs. George Mason is proud to be one of the most diverse universities in America, and this notion of diversity and inclusion that is so central to our mission applies to our donors, too. Our donors come from all over the world and bring with them a range of experiences and perspectives. What binds our donors is an attraction to our mission and the important work thatwedo. . Do gift agreements come with conditions that allow donors to influence academic programs, instruction at the university? We make clear to donors that their gifts will in no way influence curriculum, hiring practices or any aspect of our academic freedom. Financial gifts may be earmarked for programs, but not for influence in how those programs are run. While we are grateful for all of the gifts we receive, we value academic freedom above all else. Academic freedom allows our community to learn, grow and prosper, and we will not compromise that freedom for anything or anyone. 236 Why donors are allowed to stay anonymous and why gift agreements are kept private. Donors have the right to request anonymity and the university has a responsibility to respect the privacy of those donors. The state also · recognizes this. The gifts come through the George Mason University Foundation, which is a 501(c) (3) organization and exempt from Virginia public records laws. If not for the support of private gifts, many of our students would not have the opportunity of higher education. And many of our wouldn't be able to pursue their work without that support either. / 237 From; Sent: To: Subject: @masonlive.grnu.edu> Thursday, March 31, 2016 4:00 PM Board of Visitors Do Not Change Law School Name Dear Board of Visitors, I am hopeful that today's news of a name change to the Law School is an April Fool's Day joke. Regardless of what one thinks of the late Justice Scalia, he had no connection with the school and is not for many of us students as inspirational historically as George Mason himself. We matriculated at GMUSL because it is a great school that albeit the right-leaning tendencies is welcoming and rigorous for students of all political persuasions, and not inextricably linked to a particular political philosophy. I reject any name change and want to ensure that my forthcoming diploma reflects the GMUSL name. ..... Thank you, 1 238 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Brian Miller < rniller@cir-usa.org > Thursday, March 31, 2016 4:54 PM Dana M Fallon Victoria Huber; Board of Visitors Petition of those apathetically accepting the name change We just wanted to let you know we will stand for this and we intend to be a not very vocal majority and to do absolutely nothing about this: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10-cQl Thursday, March 31, 2016 5:15 PM Board of Visitors; Henry N Butler Antonin _G._ Scalia School of Law at George Mason University Dear George Mason University Board of Visitors (BOV) and Dean Henry N. Butler: I understand the BOV approved a name change of the George Mason University School of Law to the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. As I' m sure you're aware, social media has taken to using the literal acronym of the name in a joking and derogatory manner; I won' t repeat them here, but a quick search of Twitter and the like will reveal the problem. I' m a bit surprised that either no one thought of this ahead of time or did not care about it enough to make a common sense adjustment of phrasing to avoid such embarrassment. I also understand the power of a $30M donation and the need to quickly erect signs and send out press releases. While I am pleased that our school continues to receive financia l support and public accolades, names, optics, acronyms and public perception are important, too. To the extent something can be done at this point, I respectfully suggest that you seriously consider adding Justice Scalia's middle initial, "G." for Gregory, or his full middle name, to the official name. This name will wind up on resumes, will be used by the media, and will inevitably be abbreviated to avoid long-winded repetition. Your thoughtful consideration is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Robert L. Pilaud, J.D., '01 Senior Patent Agent Studebaker & Brackett PC 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr., Ste. 102 Reston, VA 20191 703 3909051 703 390 1277 Faxl 703 935 7273 Fax2 703 376 7068 Cell Rob.Pilaud@sbpatentlaw.com www.sbpatentlaw.com 1 240 From: Sent: To: Subject @rnasonlive.gmu.edu Thursday, March 31, 2016 5:42 PM Board of Visitors Law School Re-naming To the Board of Visitors of George Mason University: I write in response to today's news regarding the University's receipt of a $30 million gift and the re-naming of the law school to the Antonin Scalia School of Law. Specifically, I mean to express my full support to the Board of Visitors and the University in the wake of its decision. Given Justice Scalia's political legacy, I expect you will receive, or are already receiving, concerns and criticism from current law students and from the broader GMU community. However I hope that the Board of Visitors will stand by its decision, one which I feel reflects the university's unique historical and educational charge. Thank you . Best, J.D. Candidate May 2016 (expected) 1 241 From: Sent: To: Subject: dean.anderson2@cox.net Friday, April 01, 2016 10:12 AM Board of Visitors GMUSL name change Dear Members of the Board of Visitors: I did not realize you had your own email address when I responded to Dean Butler regarding the School of Law's name change. Below, for what it is worth, is my response to your decision. I presume my sentiments represent those of about half of the School of Law's alumni and perhaps three-quarters of its pool of potential applicants. Please note that I would oppose any change of the School's name, whatever the honoree's political stripes. But it is particularly astounding that a public university would so closely link itself with such a divisive modern political figure. Were you actually trying to alienate a huge portion of your alumni and would-be alums? I hope that the State Council carries out what I presume is part of its duty to the good citizens of Virginia (all of them) and not approve inscribing such a controversial figure's name on a public institution mere weeks after his death. Dean Anderson GMUSL '06 > Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:46:32 -0400 > From: > To: lawdean@gmu.edu > Subject: Really?: [Mason Law Alumni Community] > Cc: gazette@gmu.edu > > Dear Dean Butler: > > I am deeply disappointed in the (proposed) renaming of the George Mason School of law. Aghast, perhaps, is a better descriptor of my reaction. Mr. Scalia was an incredibly polarizing modern figure. Attaching his name to the School -- a state university, no less, not a private institution (oh, irony!) -- now associates the School with his divisive political, judicial, and even religious views and biases without the benefit of historical review and the judgment of t ime. > > I, for one, when researching law schools to attend, would have thought twice about associating myself with a law school that actually named itself the Scalia School of Law. Which members of the Board would have applied enthusiastically to, say, the "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg School of Law at George Mason University"? 1thus note that, in addition to adopting a new name for the School, the Board has adopted a new filtering device for potential applicants. Perhaps even for would-be staff as well. I'm not sure, though, that thinning these application pools at this time was a wise choice. > >However, if the goal was to attract even more conservative and like-minded applicants while simultaneously dissuading from applying those who disagree with much of what Scalia represented as a political and judicial force, then I suppose congratulations are in order. So ...congratulations? > > The obviously polarizing record of Mr. Scalia and the ongoing debates concerning his legal and constitutional theories beg a simple question of the Board: Was this renaming necessary? There are many ways to honor Mr. Scalia, if t he Board so wished, that do not involve literally imprinting his -- yes, questionable -- legacy by association on past and 1 242 future alumni of the School. Yet here we are -- now all linked to the Justice Antonin Scalia School of Law. Was the $20,000,000 incentive, combined with the add itional $10,000,000, simply irresistib le, or just great pretext? Has anyone considered how much this decision will cost the School and its students in the end? > > Dean Anderson > GMUSL ("JASSLGMU"?) '06 > > >----" Dean Henry N. Butler" wrote: > I am excited to share with you this important and transformational news. Please see the news re lease below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. This is a very exciting time for Mason Law. > >Onward and Upward > > Henry N. Butler > > Dean, George Mason University School of Law > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > --------->NEWS RELEASE > March 31, 2016 > >George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School >of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in > university's history wi ll support new scholarship programs > >Arl ington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history. The gifts will help estab lish three new scholarship programs that will potentially benefit hundreds of students seeking to study law at Mason. > > In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors ha s approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. > >"This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." > > Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. > >J ustice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer at the university. He was a resident' of nearby Mclean, Virginia . > > Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. 2 243 > >"Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University's law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excel lence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. > >"Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "H is career embodies o ur law schoo l's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and j uri st, he chal lenged t hose around him to be rigorous, int ellectually honest, and consistent in their argument s." > >The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs to be awarded exclusively and independently by the university: > >Anton in Scalia Scholarsh ip -Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. > >A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadershi p Scho larship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship w ill be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadersh ip qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimi nation in any facet of life. > > F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Li berty Scholarship - Named in ho nor of t he 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, t his scho larship will be awarded to student s who have a dem onstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to t he law. > >"The growth of George Mason University's law school, both in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academ ic pursuit s will be named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." > > The scholarships wi ll help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America . > >"When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera. "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtfu l conversations with t hose he disagreed w ith, as shown by his longtime friendship with Just ice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher educat ion is all about." > > Th e gift includes $20 million t hat came to George Maso n t hroug h a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federa list Societ y, a personal friend of t he late Justice Sca lia and hi s fam ily. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia fam ily is pleased to see George Mason name its law school after the Justice, helping to memoria lize his com mitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of t he practice of law as an honorable and intellect ually rigorous craft," said Leo. > >The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the country that pursue scholarship related to societa l well-being and free societies. > >"We're excited to support Pres ident Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a world-class research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. > > The name change is pend ing approval from t he State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 3 244 > >A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. > >About George Mason >George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. > > About the Mason School of Law > The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outst anding legal education (Learn), be taught to critical ly evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be wel l prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). > >About Faster Farther-The Campaign for George Mason University Faster > Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. 4 245 From: Sent: To: Subject: masonlive.grnu.edu> Friday, April 01, 2016 10:49 AM Board of Visitors Perspective of a Current Law Student To Whom it May Concern, I cannot believe that the University would take this action without first consulting the students or the alumni. I am a current student and my wife is an alumni of George Mason School of law. Part of the reason I chose Mason was because of the positive experience she and her classmates had at the school. My wife and her friends from law school are aghast at this move. They cannot believe the school would do this and are offended. They also are embarrassed by this re-naming, as am I. At least they were able to graduate from George Mason Law school, I will unfortunately have to graduate from Antonin Scalia Law School. I, and my classmates will also have to fend for jobs in an incredibly tough legal market with this name on our resume. I high ly doubt this will do us any favors, and I believe will in fact hurt our j ob chances. I know I personally do not want this name on my resume, and frankly do not think it is fair that you would saddle students with this halfway through their education. When choosing to go to Mason law, I knew it had a reputation as a right-leaning school, but I was assured that people of all political and legal philosophies were welcome. This move, especially considering the source of the funds, will ensure that people like myself will not attend the school in the future. It will lead to an echochamber of legal thought that will lead George Mason into becoming a niche law school at best. Several websites are already mocking the school, which only underlies my belief that this move will be damaging to our reputation and will affect my future job prospects. The response in the press has mostly been one of derision, and I am troubled at the prospect of obtaining employment now and in the future considering how this will tarnish our reputation. The fact that Antonin Scalia is a conservative is not the issue, it is the fact that Antonin Scalia held controversial and inflammatory views and that this school is attaching my name to those views without any warning or consent that is truly upsetting. I cannot imagine going into a job interview, or letting my future colleagues know that I went to a school named for someone with views on morality that I could not be more at odds with. It is uncomfortable and it is unfair to those of us who just want a fair shot at any number of jobs where the name Antonin Scalia has a negative association. At the very least, I think you should consider allowing students who decided to go to law school at George Mason to graduate from George Mason. Because I am a second-year student, I am unable to transfer to another school and still graduate on t ime. I know I would like to keep the name Antonin Scalia off any official resume, and certainly my diploma. While this will not do much to counteract the loss of reputation to the law school down the line, at least I w ill fell less like I was swindled halfway through law school by an institution I am paying large sums of money to. Sincerely, 1 246 247 From: Sent: To: Subject: Claire Compton Friday, April 01, 2016 12:00 PM Board of Visitors School of Law name I keep hoping that this announcement was an early April Fool's joke. What top tier law schools are named after a person, let alone a supreme court justice? Law school isn't for students who wish to study an either conservative or liberal interpretation of the law, that defeats the whole point. And to do it for money? Did you guys even thlllk about what the acronym for this is? It's either ASS Law or ASSoL. Congratulations on lighting your law school on fire, as well as the degrees earned by past and cw-rent students who were proud of attending George Mason School of Law. 1 248 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject Meredith Schramm-Strosser Friday, April 01, 2016 12:15 PM Office of the President; Board of Visitors Henry N Butler; Dana M Fallon The Renaming of George Mason University School of Law Dear President Cabrera and the Members of the Board of Visitors: I write to you as an ashamed, upset, and frankly, infuriated alumna of GMU Law. During my time in Law School, I served as an Editor of the George Mason Law Review, as a research assistant to Professor Jeffrey Parker, and graduated Cum Laude in the top 13% of my class. After graduation, I have stayed involved in the school. I presently, for the time being, serve on the Alumni Board. Before that, I routinely volunteered to mentor students, conduct mock interviews, and find other ways to give back to my law school, including donations (not always a lot of money, due to the six-figure sum of debt I incurred to attend law school). Why did I spend so much effort to do this? Because I felt that Mason got short shrift in the DC legal market. The school produces excellent attorneys and practitioners, and yet we barely even get considered for positions among the big DC law firms. We are under valued. We are not given opportunities that even those at lower ranked schools like American, Howard, and Catholic receive. Even I, who graduated 33 out of my class of 260 and who was an editor on the Law Review, received consideration from only a few top law firms, none of which materialized into job offers. I had to find my own path to a career, and I was lucky enough to do so, and now work at a very reputable firm in Montgomery County, Maryland. But what was incredibly concerning to me as a student was this reality: job opportunities appeared to be closed to me, as a GMU student, because of the incorrect perception that because I go to GMU I necessarily hold a particular political ideology. This is not just my isolated feeling, but that of many other of my classmates. This is truth. Those that attend other "liberal biased" law schools are not assumed to affiliate with the school's ideology, or the ideology of its professors and deans. But we do. And it hurts economic realities. I expressed these concerns to Dean Butler before he was selected for that post. From his response, I did not feel that he took my concerns seriously. While law schools are places where professors can debate legal policy, history, and the legal theories underlying them, students go to law school for one reason: To Get A Job. And in an era where law school tuition constantly got larger, and larger, and larger, those jobs need to be good ones. In law school, those of us not in the top 10% would grumble that we felt the school did not do enough to help us - the people who did not get Big Law jobs - advance and obtain careers. To be clear: this is not a reflection of the hard working people in Career Services. Suzanne Mund, lllissa Belanger and the other people in that office who work tirelessly on our behalf - and who did so on my behalf too. This is a problem in the upper-level administration. And what was a mere grumble before is now thrown in our face - the School does not care about its obligations to the students. It cares about bolstering its ideology of Law and Economics and libertarian ideology, irrespective of the actual effect this has on its students. Now, in order to secure a $30 Million donation, the school has decided to change its name to that of a Supreme Court Justice who sought to uphold bigotry, discrimination, and inequality. At most other institutions this sum of money would result in a building or a portion thereof being named after you . Not renaming the school. 1 249 I do not deny that Justice Scalia was a well respected jurist. His mark on the Court is a lasting one. His writings are memorable, if not infamous. He was a brilliant man. He also vocally fought against the legality of same-sex marriage, sought to restrict or ban a woman's right to choose, not to mention the numerous set backs that minorities have faced due to his opinions and votes on matters of affirmative action and voting rights violations. This is a slap in the face. Even more appalling is the manner in which this change was made - more secret than a papal conclave, because at least when those occur, everyone knows there is a change on the horizon. This news blindsided me, and others, like a freight train. Below is the email that I sent to Dean Butler when this name change had just appeared on Nina Totenberg and Dean Kelsey's Twitter accounts, but had not yet been confirmed. I hope that you will take the time to read it, as well as the other letters that numerous other alums have written. Even more importantly - I hope that you take this to heart. The school has betrayed many of its students in order to get money. It's a large donation to be sure. I just hope it's large enough to make up for the donations that the school will no longer receive from alums like me. (Please note: rate of donations from alums is a factor in U.S. News and World Report ranking considerations). At least I am lucky enough to be able to rely on my years of practice as an attorney to establish my credibility, reputation, and abilities. The same cannot be said for those cu rrently enrolled in the school. Finally , you will notice that I include "George Mason University School of Law, 2012" on my Gmail signature block. I did that because, before yesterday afternoon , I was proud of my school. I can no longer say that. And it physically hurts me to say that. As you will note in my email to Dean Butler - I am must seriously weigh my ability to continue my active participation as an alumna. It's a fools hope, but my hope all the same, that the Board of Visitors will reconsider its decision to rename GMU Law. Even if the school's name change remains, I will never refer to it by the new name. Furthermore, I will be contacting Governor McAuliffe's office to voice my strong sentiment against this name change. I hope to hear back from you in response to my email. Should any of you wish to speak in person or over the phone, I can be reached at this emai l address or at 215-534-0810. Sincerely, Meredith L. Sch ramm-Strasser *** Dear Dean Butler: I write you this email in, frankly, a state of shock and disbelief. There are reports on Twitter from both Nina Totenberg and Dean Kelsey that GMU Law School has, without any commentary from alumni, student, or the Alumni Board (of which I am member), has changed its name to the Antonin Scalia School of Law. While I may not personally agree w ith former Justice Scalia's ideology, I do admit that 2 250 he was a formidable and brilliant jurist who left a lasting mark on the Supreme Court. However, Justice Scalia is also an incredibly divisive, and frankly sometimes blatantly offensive, figure. While GMU Law has always been known to have a reputation for leaning to the political right and characterizing itself as a Law and Economics based school, those political and ideological leanings, in my experience, do not filter down to the majority of the student body. During my time at the school , I voiced concerns about the lack of any moderate, let alone, liberal viewpoints expressed by the professors. I very much appreciate and respect the academic freedom allowed to professors, and which should be allowed to professors, to express their viewpoints and legal arguments on matters of public concern and legal developments. However, when you are faced with having to explain to potential employers (while in law school) and colleagues (now) why professors at your school have taken such extreme stances (for example, Prof. Lund's writings on the constitutionality (or lack thereof) of same-sex marriage), it goes beyond academic freedom. It changes the economic realities for the student body. The renaming of the school, if indeed this is not some incredibly fantastic April Fool 's joke, brings my concerns about the perceptions of our school to a different level. When my husband enrolled in GMU Law in 2006, it was ranked in the 30s on the US News and World Report. By the time I entered in 2009, it had fallen into the 40s. Now, 4 years after graduation, it is teetering on the edge of falling into Tier 2. While distinguishing itself as a bastion of Law and Economics allowed GMU Law to climb into the top tier of law schools in a short time, I have long been concerned that this continued attachment and, more importantly a demonstrated refusal to expand its faculty and viewpoints, is harming the school's standing , and worse, the ability of its students to gain employment. Employment, after all , is the purpose of attending law school. Even more so, when the tuition is so high that students, such as myself, graduate with large sums of debt. I am not sure if you recall , but during your interview with the Alumni Board prior to your appointment as Dean, I expressed concerns about the school's ideology plays out in the real world . I did not wish the school to totally abandon its law and economics approach, but to diversify. My wish was not based solely on my own political and ideological viewpoints, but from - as mentioned above - the realities of perception that affect the students. During my time as a student at GMU, I was repeatedly asked why there were so few minorities at the school, why the professors wrote - and sometimes taught - very divisive opinions on matters of social policy (see, e.g ., same sex marriage). I was asked why any law school would force its students to take a class called Founders Constitution, let alone an economics course that has no bearing on the actual practice of law (unlike the course accounting for lawyers). When networking with practitioners, both then and now, I am asked about the school's political ideology, and it is assumed (sometimes negatively) that my matriculation at the school means that I share its ideology. Despite being the way in which GMU elevated itself to be top tier school, the reality is that the school's formerly implicitly understood, now (if the renaming is true) confirmed , ideology sometimes results in the closing of economic and job opportunities. If it is indeed true that GMU is now the Antonin Scalia School of Law, the blow back from the alumni, I believe , will be extreme. My classmates, both on and off the Alumni committee , are already alarmed , incensed, and infuriated by the rumors. As a member of the Alumni Committee, It's hard enough to convince my fellow classmates to donate to the school in the past. It will be nearly, if not actually, impossible now. Justice Scalia, while a brilliant writer, fundamentally opposed many of the morals and beliefs that I, and many other people, hold dear. I am personally offended and affronted by the school's decision to name itself after someone who has offended so many people. Just think what it must be like to be an LGBT student, of alum , of GMU to have their school named after someone who so openly opposed , and sought to preclude their ability to marry the person he or she loved? I speak as one of those people - as Justice Sca lia worked tirelessly to whittle away the rights that I, as a woman, have to control my body and my reproductive rights. To me, this is personal. A slap in the face . Any chance the school had to grow, increase its diversity, its standing , and reputation as an institution that genuinely puts out excellent lawyers (who are already undervalued), I fear has been immeasurably set back. For the sake of the value of my degree, the copious sums of money that I spent to obtain it, and all the work I did during law school , and my ongoing participation for the betterment of the schoo l as an alumna, I hope that this name change is not the death knell that marks the school's exit from Tier 1. Despite my hopes, I'm concerned it will. 3 251 I have given a lot to this school. I have been its champion , and now feel just utterly disgusted and betrayed by it. I can tell you that had the school been named the Antonin Scalia School of Law while I was applying to law schools, I would have never, ever, ever even applied to it, let alone attend. I cannot fathom that I am the only person that shares this sentiment. When faced with a rapid decline in student applications, as the school is, I find it completely nonsensical to do such a thing as this. To so blatantly ostracize large swaths of prospective, current, and former students by blatantly associated their degree with someone who upheld laws of bigotry, discrimination, and inequality all under the (in my opinion) hypocritically applied veil of Constitutional originalism. For me personally, I must now seriously consider whether I wish to further associate with the school. I am strongly considering resigning my position on the Alumni Board. For what is the purpose of such an organization if the Administration does not even deign us worthy to weigh in on such an enormous, and important matter as changing the name of the institution which we purportedly serve, support, and raise money for? I will also have to strongly consider whether I can ever participate in any interview coaching, judging of Moot Court or Trial Ad competitions, or give money to the school ever again. Should this name change be real, the veil of secrecy under which it has occurred gravely concerns me and leaves me little hope that my email , or those of other persons, will have any sway over this consideration. I hope, however, that this is not true. I hope that you value the opinions of the school's students and alums, particularly those, like me, who have continued to participate even after graduation. On behalf of myself, and I am sure many other members of the Alumni Board, I hope that you will take the time to attend Monday's meeting to explain this change to us. Sincerely, Meredith *** Franklin & Marshall College, 2007 George Mason University School of Law, 2012 4 252 From: Sent: To: Subject: gmail.com> Friday, April 01, 2016 12:28 PM Board of Visitors GMSL Name Change Dear Board of Visitors, My name is and I am a current second year evening student at George Mason School of Law. l am writing to express my sheer disappointment m not only the blatant sale of Mason's good name, but in the manner the admi nistration made the decision to sell out current and future students, faculty, and alumn i. Until yesterday, 1 was proud to attend Mason Law. Now, I am ashamed of my school and embarrassed that I am now associated with a schoo l devoid of integrity and honor. My di sappointment stems not from the name change alone, but from what the administration decided to change it to . Antonin Scalia was the person ification on intolerance and the admin istration's acquiescence to an anonymous donor is s ignal to every woman, minority, and LGBTQ student and faculty member at Mason that we are not welcome here. To replace the name of a founding fat her, one who refused to sign the Constitution due to its lack of civil liberties protections, and replace it with the name of a man who g leefully tried to restrict the civil liberties and opportunities of women and minorities is a bhorrent. As the name of the donor who demanded the name change is anonymous, I can only speculate as to their motivations. It is worth noting though, that Justice Scalia has zero ties to George Mason and would not have hired a Mason alum to clerk fo r him even if you paid him. He has made public speeches to that effect. Why would Mason c hoose to honor a man who exhibited such di sdain for the students of"lesser" schools? Additionally, the administration's statements to the student body and the public have been puzzl ing at best and disturbing at worst. President Cabrera wrote yesterday in an email, "That abi lity to listen and engage w ith others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is indeed at the heart of what higher education is all about." Justice Scalia had little tolerance for the pol itical and policy opinion of others as he frequently demonstrated not only in his decisions, dissent, and public statements. President Cabrera also told the Washington Post, "These gifts will create opportun ities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, del iver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." As recently as this term, Justice Scalia indu lged in wondering, aloud and from the bench, whether Afri can Americans should attend lesser schools because they cannot keep up in elite ones. How is changing the name of the school to a man so offens ive to women and minorities going to promote "the best and brightest" and "inclusive excellence"? The name change has been a dog whistle s ignal that diversity in race, religion, or belief is no longer welcome at Mason. If the school had been named "Antonin Scali a School of Law" when 1 was apply ing to schools, 1 would not have applied to Mason. Beyond disagreeing with Justice Scalia's opi nions, l do not want the baggage that accompanies his name to haunt me for the rest of my li fe. I do not want employers judging me before they meet me based on speculation of my beliefs due to where I went to school. Not all of us can or want to work at the Heritage Foundation after law schoo l. Mason already had the reputation of leaning conservatively, but was still respected as producing graduates with excellent legal and criti cal thinking skill s. Now, as ev idenced by many media pieces, we will be considered a far right fringe school operating completely at the whim of controvers ial and conservative donors. A view that has proved correct. As I fear the name change is a done deal, I beg and implore you to allow all currently enrolled students the option to have George Mason School of Law on both our diplomas and t ranscripts. l applied to George Mason Un iversity School of Law, not a school with the name ofa man that many, including myself, find morally offensive. I could have transferred to a higher ranked school after my fi rst year as many of my classmates did, but I chose to be loyal to Mason. A loyalty that the adm inistration has not returned. Now, I do not have the 1 253 option of transferring to a different school, and believe me I have already called and asked. I would lose almost an entire year's worth of credits, not to mention tuition and time by transferring now. This is not a feasible option. The administration's actions have betrayed the Mason community. Allowing current students to salvage their dignity by graduating with the name of the school that they applied to is truly, the very least you can do. I look forward to your response and plan to rectify this truly unfortunate situation. Sincerely, 2 254 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Friday, April 01 , 2016 12:47 PM Caitlin Van Sant Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Re: GMSL Name Change Dear Caitlin Van Sant, We will review and process Mason's application for name change when we receive it and in accordance with statute and policies. Thank you for sharing your comments. Sincerely, Peter Blake On Apr l, 2016, at 12:42 PM, Caitlin Van Sant wrote: Dear Mr. Blake, My name is Caitlin Van Sant and I am a current second year evening student at George Mason School of Law. I am writing to express my sheer disappointment in not only the blatant sale of Mason's good name, but in the manner the administration made the decision to sell out current and future students, faculty, and alumni. Until yesterday, I was proud to attend Mason Law. Now, I am ashamed of my school and embarrassed that I am now associated with a school devoid of integrity and honor. My disappointment stems not from the name change alone, but from what the administration decided to change it to. Antonin Scalia was the personification on intolerance and the administration's acquiescence to an anonymous donor is signal to every woman, minority, and LGBTQ student and faculty member at Mason that we are not welcome here. To replace the name of a founding father, one who refused to sign the Constitution due to its lack of civil liberties protections and replace it with the name of a man who gleefully tried to restrict the civil liberties and opportunities of women and minorities is abhorrent. As the name of the donor who demanded the name change is anonymous, 1 can only speculate as to their motivations. It is worth noting though, that Justice Scalia has zero ties to George Mason and would not have hired a Mason alum to clerk for him even if you paid him. He has made public speeches to that effect. Why would Mason choose to honor a man who exhibited such disdain for the students of "lesser" school s? Additionally, the administration's statements to the student body and the public have been puzzling at best and disturbing at worst. President Cabrera wrote yesterday in an email, "That 1 255 ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is indeed at the heart of what higher education is all about." Justice Scalia had little tolerance for the political and policy opinion of others as he frequently demonstrated not only in his decisions, dissent, and public statements. President Cabrera also told the Washington Post, "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." As recently as this term, Justice Scalia indulged in wondering, aloud and from the bench, whether African Americans should attend lesser schools because they cannot keep up in elite ones. How is changing the name of the school to a man so offensive to women and minorities going to promote "the best and brightest" and " inclusive excellence"? The name change has been a dog whistle signal that diversity in race, religion, or belief is no longer welcome at Mason. If the school had been named "Antonin Scalia School of Law" when I was applying to schools, I would not have applied to Mason. Beyond disagreeing with Justice Scalia's opinions, I do not want the baggage that accompanies his name to haunt me for the rest of my life. I do not want employers judging me before they meet me based on speculation of my beliefs due to where I went to school. Not all of us can or want to work at the Heritage Foundation after law school. Mason is already has the reputation ofleaning conservatively, but was sti ll respected as producing graduates with excellent legal and critical thinking skills. Now, as evidenced by many media pieces, we will be considered a far right fringe school operating completely at the whim of controversial and conservative donors. A view that has proved correct. I beg and implore you to reject the administration's and Board of Visitors's decision. I applied to George Mason University School of Law, not a school with the name of a man that many, including myself, find morally offensive. I could have transferred to a higher ranked school after my first year as many of my classmates did, but I chose to be loyal to Mason. A loyalty that the administration has not returned. Now, I do not have the option of transferring to a different school, and believe me I have already called and asked. I would lose almost an entire year's worth of credits, not to mention tuition and time by transferring now. This is not a feasib le option. The administration's actions have betrayed the Mason community .. I look forward to your response and plan to rectify this truly unfortunate situation. Sincerel y, Caitlin Van Sant 2 256 From: gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 01, 2016 1:16 PM JoeDeFilippo@schev.edu; Henry N Butler; David K Rehr; Annamaria L Nields; Office of the President; Board of Visitors; Tiffany J Williams You Don't Know. [Opposition to Name Change] To: Subject Do you .k now what if feels like to be the only black student in your IL section... in y0trr year's lL day class ... the ouly blackgraduate? Do you .know what if feels like to walk into a building every single day and know that you are going to have to cope with some outlandish, unthoughtful, racist or culturally insensitive comment a fellow student or professor will make? Do you know what if feels like to be unable to defend not only your beliefs, but YOUR people, because you're not in a SAFE place. Do you know what if feels like to have to leam in a space where the vast majority of others disregard the plight of your people and question ymuright to be upset about "another cop killing a black kid", the fact that a student rationalized fearing black people because of "statistics", that most of the people here have utter disregard for the ugliest of histories and the reasons we are still fighting for "justice." That is my fear. Not just that students from diverse groups won't apply. I would not have applied to the Scalia School of Law. Rather, there will be that ONE black student... that ONE muslim student... that ONE queer student, who will have no option but to be strong, speak for their entire marginalized group, feel so so so SMALL every. single. day. That has been my experience because of the lack of diversity in political views, race, sexuality, etc. in my own class. The new lL class, from what I hear, is the first time in a long while there has been a slight, but real balance in political ideologies here at Mason Law. And now we can forget about that necessaiy equilibrium. Do not belittle the fact that employers I will apply to will question me. They will judge me. I will lose ce11ain opportunities if I have to include the new name on my resume, on my cover letters, and other documents. I refuse to walk into my office eve1y day and see his name on my degree that I worked hard for. I've proved him and everyone who thinks like him wrong. He has no place on anything I've earned. I would echo the sentiments of my peer "Antonin Scalia was the personification on intolerance and the adm.i.uist:ration 's acquiescence to an anonymous donor is signal to evety woman, minority. and LGBTQ student and faculty member at Mason that we are not welcome here. To replace the name of a founding fat11er, one who refused to sign the Constitution due to its lack of chil liberties protections. and replace it with the name of a man who gleefully tried to restrict the civil liberties and opportm1ities of women and minorities is abholl"ent. .. President Cabrera also told the Washington Post. '·These gifts will create opportwlities to attract and retain the best and b1ightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence. and contiune our goal to make 7"fasou one of the preeminent law schools in the country.·· A'> recently as this tenn. Justice Scalia indulged in wondering, aloud and from the bench, whether African Americans should attend lesser schools because they caru1ot keep up in elite ones. How is changing the name of the school to a man so offensive to women and minorities going to promote "the best and brightest'' and ''inclusive excellence''? The name change has been a dog whistle signal that diversity in race. religion. or belief is no longer welcome at Mason. If the school had been named ''Antonin Scalia School of Law" when I was applying to schools. I would not have applied to Mason. Beyond disagreeing with Justice Scalia 's opinions. I do not want the baggage that accompanies llis name to haunt me for the rest of my life. I do not want employers judging me before they meet me based on speculation of my beliefs due to where I went to school. Not all of us can or want 1 257 to work at the Heritage Foundation after law school. Mason already had the reputation of leaning conservatively. but was still respected as producing graduates with excellent legal and critical thinking skills. Now. as evidenced by many media pieces, we will be considered a far right fringe school operating completely at the whim of controversial and conservative donors. A view tllat has pro\·ed correct. As I fear tbe name change is s done deal, I beg and implore you to allow all currently enrolled students the option to have Gt'orge Mason School of Law on both our diplomas and transcripts. I applied to George Mason University School of Law. not a school with the name of a man that many, including myself. find morally offensive.·• 2 258 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Ken Plum Friday, April 01, 2016 3:59 PM Office of the President; Board of Visitors Brink, Robert (GOV); GilbertBland@schev.edu Letter from Delegate Ken Plum regarding name change of George Mason School of Law GMU Law School.docx Please see attached copy of a letter from Delegate Plum that is being mailed today to Dr. Angel Cabre ra and Rector Thomas Davis. Thank you, Kristy Pullen Kristy Arnesen Pullen Legislative Assistant to Delegate Kenneth R. Plum Office: (703) 758-9733 www.kenplurn.com 1 259 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES RICHMOND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: TRANSPORTA TON AGRICULTURE, CHESAPEAKE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RULES KENNETH R. PLUM 2073 COBBLESTONE LANE RESTON, VIRGINIA 2019 1-4039 THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT April 1, 2016 Dr. Angel Cabrera President George Mason University 4400 University Drive - MSN 3A1 Merten Hall, Suite 5100 Fairfax, Virginia 22030 The Honorable Thomas M. Davis Rector, Board of Visitors George Mason University 4400 University Drive - MSN 3A 1 Merten Hall, Suite 5100 Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Dear Dr. Cabrera and Mr. Davis, I write to you from my great concern about the recent decision to change the name of the George Mason University School of Law. Few individuals have affected the rule of law in this country or in the world more than George Mason. His authorship of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and his insistence that such a bill of rights be included in the U.S. Constitution make him a monumental leader in the field of law. For a name change of this significance to come about in the context of monetary contributions is appalling. It teaches a generation of young people at the University a cynical lesson that I think is most unfortunate and inappropriate. Others will express opinions about the name chosen; I choose not to enter that debate. My point is that there was no need for a name change at any price. The current name of the law school reflects the highest calling of the law. I am deeply disappointed and trust that this decision can be revisited. Sincerely yours, Kenneth R. Plum cc The Honorable Terence R. McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia G. Gilmer Minor Ill, Chair, State Council for Higher Education for Virginia DISTRICT: (703) 758-9733 • FAX: (703) 391-0865 • RICHMOND: (804) 698-1036 • EMAIL: kenplum@aol.com WEBSITE: www.kenplum .com 260 Janet E Blnglwn aubetb J Woodier From: To: cc: James ' Laycbat Subject: Datm: Fwd: Signed Agreements SallJrday, Aprt102, 201612:44:37 AM Attadlments: To: "Frank Neville" , "Jennifer Wagner Davis" , "Henry N Butler" , "David Rehr" , "Janet E Bingham" , "James J Laychak." Subject: Signed Agreements All, Attached please find the final signed agreements. Please let me know if you have any questions, thanks. · Brian 261 GRAN! AGREEMENT This grant (this ..Agreement") is made effective on Mardi J 1, 2016 (tho .. Dato"}. between Georp MalOll Valvenlty Foud1Uoa. Jae,. a Virginia nonpn>fit corporation (the "Found11ion"). Georp 1\ Malo• U1hwllty (lhe '"Univcnlty"), an imlnlmentality oCCbe Commonwcallh of Virginia, and donor, a United StlteS citim whose l er ind t for die UftK*S of this Aan-nent of the Jaw firm (the anonymous donor and collectively referred to as the "Donor"). for the benefit of the Georp Muon University School ofLaw (the "Sc:hool"). Thr: term or this AgRCment shall begin on the .Effective Date and shall continue fn perpetuity (the "Term"}, LIDiess earlier tcnninatcd pursuant to the lmns and conditions of this Agreement. The Foundation. the University, wt lhe Donor arc somotJmea re(orred to in this Agreement individually as a "Piny" Ind c:iol*liwty as rhe "Partiet." The Parties aareo as foUows: t • • t I t. Pl911otl11 Ae.demle Freedo!D. The Donor's grant is inlllnded to help an environment at the UniverJit,y and the Sc;hool wbcrc ideas can be cx.chqcd freely and uscfUl knowledge will benefit the welf.beinB of indi'Viduals and society. 11ms., the Partin qree tba1 the ac.domic fi'eedom ofthe Univcr3ity, tho School, and their faculty, studon1s, and staffis critic.al to the success of the School's research, scholanhlp. tcacbins. md service. 2. Tk ScJ!ooJ. The Donor desires to support the School to advance lbc School's and University's educational mJJSions as followa: a. The SChool's Mjssion and Dgn. As stated in the Law School's grant proposal. which ii hereby incorporated into and made part of this Ap-cement, and as Attachment A (the "'Proposal'"), dte Uai"°11lty bu informed the Donor. and the Donor is relyi111 on such rcpn=nWion. that I.be Sdlool 's mission i1 to become a national 109dcr In lopl cdueation by applying toola or economics aod other woclaJ scicnQCS to dlc SIUd)' oftept doctrine, process, and institutioN. (the "School's Mission"). Dr. Henry N. Butler. who was selected by the University, is currently the dean of the School (the "Dean"). The Panies believe the Daa1 ii a critical pllt of' advancinethe School's Mission; if the lndividuaJ holdfna the Dean position change&, the Uniwnity shall immcdialcly notify the Donor. b. The To suppon the Sdlool's Mission. the University desires to crea1le • merit.-ed scholanhip program to *ltraet approximately 57 student& por academic year through tho Schoo1'1102().21 academic year (the "'Sc:holanhips"), IO that the School awll'ds 215 Sdlolsships in aa&rqlllle. The Scbool lball award the Scholarships based on criteria created by the School and approYOd by the Dean u more fuUy de$cribed in the Proposal. The University deems the funds from the Scholarships to be tuition received by rhe Univeni1y. 3. TH to u4 S•nort tor the SebooL 1. Oene!!llv. The SChool shall provide fundini for at least ten years from the Effective Date for twelve new Faculty positions, additio•I Staff positions, and support for che Cen\er for the Study of the Adminillrllivc S111C and the Center for Lib.my &. Law, IS mOR fully described in the Propoul (coUtcdvr:ly refem:d lO 11 the •School Support"). The University shall me its beat efforts to ensure at all limes tblt qullifled individuals hold the Faculty positiom and StAff positions and that the Faculty positions and Staft'10111kms do not become vacat for any signifkant perlod of.time and that if they become vacant. 1hey are refilled. 1be School ba the sole and abaohne discretion to determine and cmy out all selecdon. research. scholantrip. t:Mehing. and service at the School. b. Funding for the School Support. The University sball use its normal flllldina for the SdM>ol alona with the funds raised for the Scholarships, including the Contn"buted Amount (as defined in Section 4), which tho University deems to be tuition, to provide the School Support. 262 -4. Tbe Dopo['1 StPDOrt ror the Sd!olarsblp!. Subject to the terms ofthis Agreement, the Donor agrees to contribute funds to the Foundation to support the Scbolarahips, which the University deems as tuition that provides fundil'Ji for the School Support (all or part of such funds are referred 10 as the "Contributed Amount{s}"). The maximum aggregate Contributed Amount under this Agreement is $20,000,000. 5. Foudatioa Gnat Regaest; PropoHd Grant Award Process aad Sclledale. The Fouruiation Grant Reguen. The Fouodatlon shall submit an annual written proposal L to the schedule below to the Donor for the Donor's consideration (the "Foundation Grant Request') and an eccounting of the expcn.ditutc of any Contributed Amounl previously received. If the Donor approves the Foundalion Grant Request, the Donor shall make a. contribution up to the cmount lmed in the below scbcdule to the Foundation,. and the Foundation agrees to accept such Contributed Amount on behalf ofthe University 11 stated in the below schedule. If the Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not approve the Foundation Orant Request, the Donor is under no obligation to conuibute any funds to the Foundation or the University. b. Foundation Orant Request and Proposed Grant Award Schedule Fo11dldoa Gnat Reqaeat Date Onor.boutMav 1 2016 March I March I March 1 Mardi I 2017 2018 2019 2020 Doaor Respomse and PrGposed Co.tribv.tio11 Datt OnoraboutJulv 1 2016 On ur about Mav J 2017 On or about Mav 1, 2018 On or about Mav I. 2019 On or about May I, 2020 Coatribated Amount Uo to $4 000.000 UD to $4,000 000 Uo to $4.000 000 Up to S4 000 000 Uo to $4.000.000 The Fund. The Foundation shall place all of the Contn'buted Amount in a segregated and c. restricted fund on its books and records called the "Scalia Legacy Fund for the George Muon University School of Law" (the "Fund"). The Fund shall be used solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement. d. Contingent Funding. The Donor's support under this Agreement is expressly contin&ent upon the Foundation. and the University collectively raising SJ 0,000,000 from other donors to provide funding .for the &holanhip$ (the"Additional Donor Support"), which. pursuant 10 Section 3.b., the University deems to be tuition to provide tlie School Support. Therefore, the Donor shall not provide any of the Contributed Amount or be obligated to fulfill any other obligation until the Foimdation and the University coUectively receive the Additional Donor Support and provide the Donor with notice of receipt of the Additional Donor Support. 6. Contributed .Amopt UMd Solely for Educational P11rposet for tk Sclaolanhlpa. a. Tax StatU§. According to IRS reoords, the: Foundation is an organizatioo delcribed within the meaning of InternaJ Revenue Code (the "Code") 5ections SO l(cXl) and S09(aX I). The Univemty bu f\Jmlahed the Oomr with records showing that it is an organization described in Code section l 70(c)(l) or 51 l{aX2)(B). The Fo\lndation and tbe University agree to immediately notify the Donor if their respective ta statuses change. I>. Educational Purpose. The Contrt'buted Amount will be e>q>ended solely for the Sc:holanhips, which is: (i) a public purpose de.5cribed in Code section l 70(c)(1 ); and (ii) an educ:lltional purpose described in Code section l 70(c)('2)(B). The Contributed Amount will not be used to influence legislation aa dcacribcd in Code section l 70(c)(2)(B). to influence the outcome of any election, for a political campaign or intervention. to carry on any voter registration drive, or any other purpose that would jeopardize the Donor's tax naunent of tbe Conuibutcd AmoWlt as a charitable contribution. 2 263 c:. The Ssbolfllhim. The Foundllion and the Univmity shall me all Conuibuled Amot.11u solely to support tho Scholarships a st.atcd in this Agroemcru llDCI shall rc1um ro chc Donor any Concrtbuted Amount not eapended for the Sc:holarsbips. .....,. 1. •. - The Pardes qree of !his Agreement. the Donor have previously qreed that the Do1lor has pven-thc right 10enforce11! of the Donor's ri&W la 1hia A&rccmenc. Including tbe rilflt to enforce the namlna recognition delcribed in Section 8. The FoWMlalioct and the Unmr.ity an: not directly or iodirecily entitled to the benefit oflieny•wlil•ilvers, indemnities, releateS. or other 1)C'Ovisiont contained in eny acreemcnt between the Donor and b. Tbc AnlQDjn • • • iS a Scalia Estate, The. Parties agree that the of AnlOnin Scalia {the '"'BataW'). • repreacmtcd by its execuaor. and. upon iu te:rmlnatioD. any of its successors or Bligna. are third pcty beaeficilriel ofthis Agreement. Durio& the lifetimes ofthe arandehJldreo of Justice Scalia who were aae sixteen ( l6) or older at 1he time of hit deeth, the Donor has given the F.ate, and, upon ia tennioation. any of iu rucceaon ot usip, the right lo din:ct the Uniwnity to S10p UR of the "'School Name" {defined below) if, in lheir good feith opinion, 1hc Sdlool hlS c:blnged suc:h chat itl c:ontinucd use of the nmu would reflect unfavOllbJy upon dw npulldon or logaGY of the Justice. The Sc;.bool is '° rcccive notkc of this decision in scordlDl:c with Secdoc 9(k). lions '#ith at1 oppcwWnity to respond within sixty (60) days ohuch notice; provided. however. that the Esta&e and its successors and usfps retain sole disetetion to determine whether to stop use of the Sc:bool Nwe punuam to thb Section 7('b). Use of the School Name be discontinued within two years of receiving notice pumaant 10 Section 9(k.) fcom lhc Estate or i11 succcuors or aaigns. Jf &he £stlle or ill succiessors or usigna cxcm. the ript to direc:& 1hl Uniwcnity &o •&op uae oftbe School 'Name, &be Donor bu the rip&. in ita 10le discretion. to tenninare this Agreement. •• ScUol Nall!. 11. N1min1 R.ocoagUJm. ln reception of the Donor's desins to honor Uni1ed States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. dtc Univeni&y lhall rename Ille School eo lbat iu of!lcial nee is "The Antonin Scalia School of Law 11 Oeorp Mll$On Uruvcrtity• (the ..School Name'"). In infonnal Olll or wriuen coaanunicadOD lhe Sehool Name may be shonened to '1be Scalia School of Law," "The Scalia Law School," '"Scalia 1..aw.• ar similar formaions. The School Name shall be promincml)' displayed at or about all means to lhe facility where the School is housed. and shall be printed. emboucd. or othawite included, It cxpe,.., on all lectcrt.o.d, mvelopca, h\isinal newt or pic:ss rdcua. amounccmcnll ancs Olber' printed mMeriaJI refiling to die School or evett'5 occurrina Ill the School. The Uni\ICl'Sity lhlll use its best effons to cause third pa1ia lhat, with the authoriution or c:oopetation of the Univemty, refer to the School in Cormal c:ommwaication (includina. by way or exampt. and no& limitation. speaking capgancats, proaram inateria1s. publications. videos, and internet communications),· ro incorporate the full and complete School NMM iD 1H 1uch refe.rcna:s to the Schoo.I. The University qreca thal ii lhaU eonvat 10 the School Nmne by no later than July l, 2016. b. State Council of HiRhtt F.duCation for Virginia ApproV91 Name. Tbir. Aareclllal1 is <:0ntinpnt upon the appn>val of the Stale Council of Rijher Education for Virginia of both U. School Name aod the dc-naznine provislom of Section 7{b). c. The School shall be linked to any academic unill lht creases in furtherance of the School's Minion, includin& any brindles. aftUiates, 111dlites. or adlm' 3 264 -to · locations worldwide. Accordingly, the University hereby that any academic unit with & material focus similar to the Sehool's Mbsion must solely be known as, and conducted under the lll5pices of. the School Name. d. Publicity. The Foundation and the Univmity sha.IJ allow review and approve the text of any proposed publicity about the conversion to lhe School 'Name, which includes or mentions the Donor or the amount to be contributed pursuant to this AjreemenL e. The Donor's Rights. If the Donor, in its tole and absolute detcnnines that the School or any academic unit beating the School Name is no longer principally focused on the School's Mission. the Donor hu the ript to pursue any remedy available at law or equity, and has lhc right to terminate 1his AareemenL The Donor has the right to en.force the naming recognition described in this Section a. in eddition 10 the ri&hts under Section 7(b) of the Anton.in Scalia Estare and its succason and asip. The Plnies apee that irreparable damage may occur to the Donor in the event that the University breaches any of the tmma of this Section 8. The Parties further agree thal, in the event of any such breach, the Donor m&y seek speci& performance of the tcnns of this Section I. in addition fD any other remedy available at law or equi1y. 9. Geaer•I Prqrlstou. a. The Donor has the right in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate this Agniemem or discontinue or withhold any Contributed Amount if: (l) the Foundation or the University has not fully complied with any provision xt forth in this Agreement; (ii) the Foundation or the Univasity are not providing the School Support as atMed in the Proposal; or (iii) auch action is ncceuary to comply with any law appliuble to the Foundation, the University. or the Donor. Such termination shall be deemed effective upon tho expiration of thirty (30) days from the date wu provided b) the Donor to the Foundation or the University. Jn the even\ of tcnnination of the Apeement, the Foundation and the University each agree to mum all unexpended Contributed Amounts to the Donor within fifteen (15) days of the DonOl"'s rcquea The Foundation and the Univenity each represent and wmant that they an not relying on the Donor's proposed funding under this Agreement to any obligation or take any action or inaction. b. The Foundation and the University acknowledge that the Donor bas requested anonymity in connection with or as a condition of domting the Contributed Amount. The Foundation and the University agree to keep confidential and not to disclose IO any third pany the existence of or contents of this Ageemem without c:xpresa wriUen approval from the Donor, except as otherwise may be required by law, including but not limited to the Virginia Freedom of lnfonnation Act. If the Foundation is required to disclose the existence ofor the content of this Agreement to any third party, the Foundation agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice in .wivance of such discloturc. If a request is made of the Univeraity to discl09C the existence of or the content of thil A,,..ment, tbo University agrees to provide the Donor prompt wriucn notice of such requesL c. The terms contained in this Agreement supersede all prior oral or 'Vrittcn agn:c:mencs and understandinp between the Parties related to the matters in this Agreement and shill constitute 1ho entire agRCment between the Parties with l'Cipect to the matters contained in this Agreement. d. rn the event ofa confJict between tbe provisions stated in the body of this Agreement Ind those stated in the Proposal. this Agreement shall c:ontroL e. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by • writing duly executed by the Partie310 this Aai-eement, provided, howewr, that any modification or amendment of Section 7(b) shall alao be · agreed 10 in wrlting by the Antonin Scalia Estate as by its Executor and, upon its termination, by its or assigns. 4 ·- --· --. - ·--265 f. The provisions of this Agreemem are deemed severable and should any put. term. or provitioo of this Ap:ement be construed by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the lepllt)', validity, and enforceabi1i1y ofthe remaining puts.; . . terms, and provislont will not be affccllcd U..by. a. No delay or failure on any Party's part to enforce any right or claim whK:h it may have hen:uoder aball camhut.e • waiver of such right or c:laim. Any waiver by an;y Party of any term. provision, ot ccnd.idon of this Aareernent. or of any subsequent default under this AgRemenl in any ooe or more irlSUlllCCS lhllt not be deemed to be a f\Jnher or conrinuina waiver of such. tenn. provisinn, or condition or ofany subteqt.aent ci.f'ault hcrcundcr. h. Other than the third party beneficiaries named in Section 7, this Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon any third party other than the Putic:s to th1' Agreement and their rmpecti-ve al.ICCCllOl1 and penniUed assigns. i. This Agreement will be governed, Interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws ofthe Commcnwealth of Virginia. without reprd to conflict of law provisions. The Parties •&Re that uq action er proccediog filed reladq 10 this Agreement will be commcoccd and maintained exclusively in tl1'9 ltlle coun. located in Arlington Coun.ty, Virainia. or tbo federal cowu loealed in the Eastern Di1tric;t of Virginia. Bacb of tho Parties hereby expressly consents to the exclusive personal jurisdic:Uon of such courts for any such ICtion or proceeding. j. Tho foUl\dation and the University may not transfer or assign tlleir respective latercsU in the Agreement or any amount to be contributed pursuant to this Agreement wit.bout the apress wrimm content o(1be Donor. The Donor has the right to assign its righu in dUs Agreement to any third party for ll1Y reuon. k. All notie.a, approval&, or reqUtllts fn comection with ibis AP'Nl'llenl sbdl be In writins and shall be deemed &iven when delivered personally by bmld or one business day . - . the day aont by ownight courier (in each caae wilh written confinnation ofreceipt or transmission. u the cue may be) at the fi>llowillg address (or to such Olher addre.u • a Party .may have specified by notice to lhe ocher Party pum11nt to this provision): Ifto the Foundeioa; If to the University: George Mason Univasity Office of the President, MS 3Al 4400 University Driw Fairfax. Virginia 22030 George Muon Unlvmic,y Foundation- Office ofthe PRsfdcnt. MS JA3 · 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 L This Aareement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and au of' which, when taken topcher, shall conslhure one •1RC1Deat or direction. Copies of lignMUrel (whether facsimile or other electronic transmission) to thil Agreement ahall be dccmecl to be orialnals Ind may be relied upon to the same extent 11 the originals. · (Signa1wre Page FoDows) s 266 below, but agree that this Asi-mcnt is cft'ccdvo u of The Parties have hereby executed this Asreement u the Efreclive Date. GEORGE MASON UNJVERSJT'tr' FOUNDATION, INC. Ntme: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY .Bin&bam Title: President Title: Pmidtnt T'rtle: Date; 3.31.2016 6 267 Attachment A Gwae Muon UliJenb;r Sdtoul of yw Gnat Prppml Dwa Rgn N.Bpo,r Sabepifted H Stretw "'ee!e o< Ille §daqczt George Muon University Schcol of Law's missio.11 is to become a national leader in lepl educalion by applying tools or economics and Olher social llCiences to the siudy d lepl doctrine. proc.ess, and lnstlnllions, such u the rule of lew as it relates to C.onstitutiollal strvcture. To accomplish ilS goals, !he Law School lntend1 tio: • Alhet high quality scudents, and educate them rigorously, with emphasis on lesal research md writing• well as employment succeu. • • Maimin hi&h &culty standards that riflec:t the higb ambitions ofthe School's in.structionat propm. • Rebin fueua on the study of Law cl Economics, whidt is a rec:opiz:able wt rec:ogni.zed brand 111\d which f\imlshes !he ticulty whh a common culture and frame of .roference in whic:h co suucuire the School'• priorities. Develop additional ueas of lllJ4 intolloctual tc.dmhlp sach as inlllllec:IUIJ property, lepJ history, constitutional studies, 1dmillistrative law, and the relationshl9 bctwccn law ad liberty. The School proJ)OleS to spend grant funds IO lncrcaae the quanlity ud quality of die student body over tbe next 5 yecs. 8dlAoJ hPJ!Ot1 Panlty PClllUom The School will iac:rcaae it1 faculty 10Ster to approximately 45 profeaors by hiring twelve new flculty members la older IO snpport growth of tbe student body: • • • Three senior-level law profcuora; Three asaocille-level law profeasors; and Sill law pro1eslsors. The ScbOOI will employ at least one senior media profesaional to market the School to top prospectin studeals and lo Dllkc the resean:h of the ScbooJ 's professors and studeJlts better known both inside and 011t11de of academia. Center Support The School will advanQC tbe mission of two new academic amtcrs in c:oopention with the School's Law & Economics Cuter. • Center for Che S1udy of !M AdminilltlJtjve State . Center fer Liberty A Law Acw'mic l'rnttom ot the SdJt9l In accordance with academic freedom, the School, in compliance with all applicable University policies and proccdura, hu the sole and absolute discrctia.o IO dctenllioe and cany out Ill selection, reaeatell. acholazship, ICICblng, atld 1ervlce at the School. Tile School COClllOIS the search. recruitment, and ldeclion procea for the Faculty positions and Staff posilloas, and will indopc:ndntly sslcct individuals for 1hc FIQl!ty positions and Staff polidom in with tbc University's pollctes, wlllcll lliclade approval of t!lc Dean, who is c:urmidy Or. Henry N. Butler, approval d the Provost, and approval of tbe Pmtdent, for all hiriDg. 268 GRANT AGREEMENT This grant agreement (this "Agreemenf') is m8'1e effective on March 3 J, 2016 (the "Effective Date"), between Geoqe Masoa U•lvenity Foudado1, lac.., a Virginia nonprofit corporation (the "Foundation"). George Mason Ullivenity (the "University"), an instrumentality of the Comlll.OilWealth of Virginia. and the CJaarle.s Koelt Fouda6on, a Kansas nonprofit corpo.nrtion (the "Donor"), for the benefit of the George Mason Univenlty School ofLaw (dlo "School"). The tcnn ofthis .Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall continue for ten years (tho "Tum''), unless earlier tennina1ed pursuant to tha terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Foundation. 1he University, and the Donor are sometimes referred to in this Agreement indivldually at a "Perty" and co11ecdvely as the "Parties." 'The Parties agree u follows: 1. Promotig Academic Freedom. Consistent with the Donor's principles of supporting a diversity of ideas in higher education, the Donor's grant is intended to help promote a republic ofscience at the University and the School, where ideas can be acbanged fi:=ly anti"use.ful knowledge will benefit the well-being of individuals and society. Thus, the tba.ttbe academic freedom oflhc University, the Sdiool, and 1heir faculfy, students, and staff is critical to the suecesa of the School's research, scholarship, t.eaehing, and service; z. The Scltool The Donor desires to suppol11hc School to advance 1he School's and University's educational missions as follows; a. The School's Mission and Deep_ As stated in the Law School's grant proposal, which is hereby incorporated hrto and made part of this Agreement., and attached as Attachment A (the "Proposalj, the University has inronned the Donor. and the Donor ls relying on such representation. that tbe School's mission is to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other socilll sciences to the study of legal doctrine, p-ooess, and institutions (fbe "School's Mission"). Dr. Hcmy N. Butler, who was selected by the Univorsity, is cwrently the dean ofthe Schoof {the "Dean"). The Parties believe the Dean is a critical part of advancing the School's Mission; therefore, iftbo individual holding the Dean position changes, the University shall hnmccliately ootify the Donor. b. The Scholarships. To support the School's the Univmlty desires to create a merit-bMed scbolaxship program to attract approximately S1 Students per year through lhe School's academic year (the "Scholarships"), so that the School awards 285 Scholarships bl aggregat.e. The School shall award the Scholarships based on criteria crea1ed by the School and approved by the Dean as more Mly described in the Proposal The Univimity deems the funds from the Scholarships t.o be tuition received by tbe University. 3. TJae Uaiverslty'1 Commitment to au 811pport for tile School. L Gmerally. The School shall prcMde funding during the Tean fur twelve new Faculty positions, additional Staffpositions, and support fur the Carter fur the Study of the Amtrnistrative State and the caster for Lt"berty It:. Law as more fully descn'bed in the Proposal (collectively referred to as the "School Support"). The University shall U&C its best efforts to ensure at an times that qualified indiViduals hold the Faculty positions and Staff positiona and that the Faculty positions and Staffpositions do not become vacant for any significant period of time and that if they become vacant, they are refilled. The School has the sole ami absolute discretion to determine and carry out all selection. n:.see.rcb. scholarship. teaching, and service st the School. b. Funding for the School Support. The University shall use its nmmal funding for the School along with the funds raised for the Scholarsblps, including 1he Contributed Amount (as defined in Section 4 below), which the Univcnity deems to be tuition, to provide the School Support. 4. The Donor's Sa pport for the Scbolarshlpa. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Donor agrees to contribute funds to the Foundation soJely to support the Scholarships to advance the School's Mission (all or part I 269 of such ftmds are referred 1o as the "Contributed Amount[s]"). The maximum aggregate Contributed Amotmt undorthis Agreement is $10,000,000. Furthermore, if the Univmity and the Donor mutually. agree. the Donor may also contribute in-kind services to the University to help promote the work of the Univemt;y, the School, or the Univenity faculty. students, and staff. s. . Fomublfioll Grant Requut; Prgposed Grant Award Proeeu and Schedule. a. The FolDldatfon Grant Reouest. The Foundation shall submit an annual written propo.W according to the schedule below 1o the Donor for the Donor's consideration (the "Foundation Grant Request'') and an accounting of the e.xpendirure of any Contributed Amount previously receJ.ved. If the Donor approves the Foundation Grant Request, the Donor shall make a. contribution up to the amount listed in the below seheduJe to the Foundation. and the Foundation agrees to accept such Contributed Amount on behalf of the University as stated in tbe below schedule. If the Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not approve the FoWldation Grant Request. the Donor is under no obligation to contribute any funds to the Foundation or the University. b. Foundation Grant Request and Proposed Grant Award Schedule Fo.adatloa Grut Reqaest Date On or about May l. 2016 March 1. 2017 March 1. 2018 March l. 2019 March I. 2020 Donor RespoDH and Proposed Co1ttrlb•tio11 Date On or about July 1. 2016 On or about Mav 1, 2017 On or about May 1. 2018 On or about May 1, 2019 On or about Mav 1. 2020 Co•trib.ated Alno...t Ut> to$ 500 000 UD to Sl.500,000 Up to $3,000.000 Uo to $3,000,000 Ui> to S2.000,000 c. The Fund. The Foundation aha] I place at! of the Contributed Amount in a segregated and restricted fund on its books and records called the "Charles Koch Foundation Fund for the George Mason University School of Law" (the "Fund"). The Fund !hall be used solely to support the Scholarshipe as statlld in this A.gtcemmtt. d. Contingait Grant. Tho Donor's Stlpport under this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Foundation and the University colleetiveb' raising $20,000,000 from other donors to provide funding fur the Scholarships (the "Additional Donor Support"). which, pursuant to Section 3.b., the University deems to be tuition to provide the School Support. Thctefol'I; the Donor shall not provide any oftbe Contn1nded Amount or be obligated to fulfill any other obligation Foundation and the University collectively receive 1he Additional Donor Support and provide the Donor with notice of receipt of the Additional· Donor Support. 6. Contributed Amomtt Used Solely for Educatlo.al P11rpose1 for the Sclolanllipg. a. Tax Status. According to IRS rec:ords, the F"oundation is an organization described within meaning ofintemd Revenue Code (the "C.ode") sections 50l(cX3) and 509(a)(l). The University has the Donor with records showing that it is an organization descn'bed in Code section 170(c)(1) or 511 (aX2)(B). The Foundation and the University agree to Immediately notify the Donor if1hcir respective tax statuses change. b. Purpose. The Contributed Amount wiJI be expended solely for the ScholarshiJl.', which ls an edw::atlonal purpose described in section 170(c)(2)(B) ofthe Code. The Contributed Amount will not be used to influence tegisJation as described in section 170(c)(2)(B). to the outcome of any election, for a political campaign or to carry on any voter registration drive, or any other purpose that would jeopardil.e the Donor's tax-exempt status or subject the Donor to penalties under Chapter 42 ofthe Code. 2 270 c. The The Foundation and the University shall use aJI Contributed Amounts solely 1o support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement and shllll return tu the Donor. any Con1ributed Amount Jlot expended fur the Scholanhips. 7. Gqeral Provilion1. a. The Donor has 1he right in its sole and absolute disaetion to terminate this Agreement or discontinue or withhold any Contributed Amount if: (i) the Foundation or the University has not fully complied with any provision set forth in this Agreement; (ii) the Foundation or 1he University are not providing the School SUppon in the Propos31; or (iii) such action js necessary 1o comply with any law applicable to the Foundation. the Univetsity, or the Donor. Such termination shall be deemed effective upon the ex:piration of thirty (30) days from tbe date notice was provided by the Donor to the Foundation or the University. In the event of termination of the Agreement, the Foundation and the University eac.b agree to return all unexpended ContnDuted Amounts to the Donor within fifteen (lS) days oftbe Donor's request. The Foundation and the University each represent and wa,rrant that they aze not relying on the Donor's proposed funding unck.r this Agreemem to Incur any obligation or take any action or inaction. b. The Parties shall give each other a reasonable oppommity to review any significant public announcement related to 1he Agreemc:ut The Parties shall not use each other's logos w.itbout the applicable Party's express w.rittcn consent c. The Foundation and the University agree to keep con.fidcntial and not to disclose to any third the existence of or contents of this Agreement without express written approval from the Donor, except as otherwi$e may be required by law, including but not limited to the Virginia Freedom. of Information Act. Iftbe Foundation is required to disclose the existence of or the ccotent of this Agreement t.o any third part;y. the Foundation agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice in advance of soob disclosure. If a request is made ofthe University to disclose the existence ofor tho content ofthis Agreement, the University agrcta to provide the Dooor prompt written notice of such request. party d. The terms cotrtaincd in this Agreement supersede all prior oral or written agreements and understandings between the Parties related to the mat1cB contained in thls and shall constitute the entire agreement between the with respect to the matters contained in this Agreement. e. In the event of a eanflict between the provisions stated in the body ofthis Agreement and those in the Proposal. this Agreement shall control. f. This Agreement shall not be modified oi:- amended except by a writing duly executed by tho Parties to this Agreement. g. The provisions of this Agreement are deemed severable aod should iny part, term, or provision of this AgJeem.ent be construe.d by any court of competentjurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity. and enfurceability of the remainmg parts, terms. and provisions will not be affected thereby. h. No delay or f.ailure on any Party's part to enfi>rce any right or elaim. which it may have hereunder shan constitute a waiver of such right or claim. Any waiver by any Party of any tenn, provision, or condition of this .Agreement, or of any subsequent default under this in any one or more imtancea shall not be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of such tenn, provision, or condition or of any subsequent default hereunder. i. This Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon eny third party other than·the Parties respective successors and pei:mittcd assigns. to this Agteement and 3 271 j. This AgreCment will be governed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to contlict of law provisions. The Parties agree that any action or proceeding filed relating to this A8feement will be commenced and maintained exclusively in the state coU11s located in Arlington County, Virginia, or the fedenll courts located in the Eastern District ofV.lrginia. Bach ofthe Parties hereby expressly consents to the exclusive personal jmisdiction of such courts for any such aoaon or proceeding. k. The F0W1dation and the University may not transfer or assign their respective interesu in the Agreement or any amount to be contributed pwsuaru: to this Agreement without the exprcSll written consent of the Donor. I. AU notices. approvals. or requests in connection wiftl 1lUs Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally by haod or one day after the day sent by ovemight courier (in each case with written confirmation of receipt or tnuwnission, as the case may be) at the following address (or to such other address as a Party may have specified by notice to the other Party pursuant to tbU provision): lf to the Foundation: Ifto the University: George Mason Univeniity Offiee of the President, MS 3Al 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 George Mason University Foundation, Inc. Office of the President, MSN 1A3 4400 Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Ifto the Donor: Charles Koch Foundation 1320 N. Courthouse Road. Suite 500 Arlin&1on. VA 2220 l Attn: Grant Administrator Cc: General CoUnsel's Office m. ThJs Agreement may be executed in several counterparts. each Qfwhich shall constitute an original and all crf which, when taken together, shall constitute one agre.ement or direction. Copies of signatures · (whether facsimile or other electronic transmission) to this Agreement shall be deemed to be originals and may be relied upon to the aamc extent as the originals. [Signature Page FollOlfls]- 4 272 The Parties have hereby executed thJs Agreement as dated be.low, but agree that this Agreement is effective as of the Effective Pate. GEORGEMASONUNIVERSITY GEORGE MASON lJNIVERSITY :FOUNDATION, INC. By' t11.&&wJ Name: et Bingham Name; .Angci Tide: .President Date: President Date: __'?::.-=-·-"q""'""'"(_ _.t-'----- Name: Brian Hooks Title; President Date: 'l /l' / '1-- s 273 Attachment A G!ornMucm UWmt!Sdaool ofLaw GrutPropopl SplmJtfel bJ Jlcap Hem N.BatJer SCrafMic Mll!slon. or tb• SChool George Mason University School of Law'a mission is to become a natiooal leader in legal ciducatlon by apply.Ing tools of C1CODomics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, proceas, and .b:lltitudons, such aa tho role of J&w as it telates to Conatltutional structure. To accomplish its goals, the Law Scboal intends to: • Attract hilfl quality students. and educate them rigorously, with ompbasis 011 lcsaJ reseisrch and writing as well u employment success. • Mlintain high fllculty staDdards that reflect 1ho high 11111bitions of the Scbool's imtnlctional propm. • Retahi focus on the study of Law & Bco.nomics, which is a n:cognizable aod reoognlzed brand end which furnishes the t'acuhy wlth a commoq culture and fi'ame of reference which to structure tho School's priorities. • DtNclop additional .relmd areas of and intDtJectual !Adenhip such • inmUectual property, lesal history, constitutional studios, adminlstnrtive law, md the retationsklp between law 1111d liberty. m Sd!elmhU The School proposes to spend grant fynds to iJ10reue the quantity and quality ci the student body over the next 5 year•. Sc)polSppport Faadty Positions The School w1111ocrease its b<:u1ty ros1r:r t.o approxbnamly 4S professoJS by hlrlng twelve new faculty membeni in order to a11pport growtll aI the student body: • • • Three senior-Jevel Jaw professors; aaoolate-leYel law profcet:ora; and Six aselstant-JevoJ law professors. StdPolitlo.as The School will employ at least one senior media professioal to market the to top prospective suidenfa aod to make the research of the School's prof'C5SOtll and students bllUeJ kno'lfJl both inside 8Dd outside ofacademia. Ceatu Support The School will advance the nUssion of two new academic centct5 in cooperalioft with the Schoo't's Law&: BoollOIDlcs Center. Center for the sm Sunday, April 03, 2016 10:20 PM Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Office of the President Blake, Peter (SCHEV); Annamaria L Nields RE: You Don't Know. [Opposition to Name Change] Dear Joe, Sorry for the slow response. I somehow missed this over the weekend -- f've been at the annua I meeting of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association since Friday afternoon. Yes, we are aware of the diploma issue. The current George Mason University diploma is the Juris Doctor. The Dean signs the diploma and under his signature is "Dean, School of Law." That signature line should change after the naming become effective to "Dean, Antonin Scalia Law School." Given the fact that a vocal minority is upset about the change, we hope to provide graduates with the option of having either line for the next couple years. We're working to figure this out within the university. Annamaria Nields, our Associate Dean for Administration and Student Affairs, is handling this issue for us. We will keep you informed of developments. Please do not hesitate to reach out with other questions or concerns. Onward and Upward 1 Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu -----Original Message----From: Defilippo, Joseph (SCH EV} [mailto:JoeDeFilippo@schev.edu] Sent: Friday, April 1, 2016 2:38 PM To: Henry N Butler ; Office of the President Cc: Blake, Peter (SCH EV) Subject: RE: You Don't Know. [Opposition to Name Change] btw, what exactly _will_ appear on the diploma? have you all even thought about that yet? George Mason University, specifically the Board of Visitors, is the only entity empowered by law to confer degrees. Does "School of Law" appear on the diploma now? Joseph G. DeFilippo, Ph.D. Director of Academic Affairs & Planning 275 From: Sent: Subject George Mason University School of Law SBA Monday, April 04, 2016 12:06 PM Student Bar Association Response to the Scalia Renaming Good afternoon: Attached you will find a pdf containing the response of the Law School Student Bar Association to the renaming of the school after the late Justice Scalia. We endeavor to act as the liaison between the student body and the administration and to serve as facilitators of productive discourse. Thank you for your time. Sincerely. The SBA Executive Board Student Bar Association George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 Statement of the Student Bar Association Regarding the N rune Change of the Law School The Student Bai· Association (SBA) has received many comments concerning the University's recent decision to change the name of the law school. This change presents very important issues and concerns of the student body and a lumni, which in the past several days has caused disruption at the law school. The SBA endeavors to continue to act as liaison between the Administration and the student body in this ongoing matte1·, and to continue to act as facilitator of student concerns. The process by which the University came to this decision did not include any law student representative input and therefore the SBA challenges the Administration to work with the SBA in hosting a town hall to hear from students, faculty, and alumni regarding their concerns. The SBA also challenges the Administration to hold a follow-up action meeting with SBA leaders to set conc1·ete plans which can address the concerns and ideas expressed at the town hall. 1 276 Because the $30,000,000 donation will impact the law school significantly, the SBA challenges the Administration to include student representation in the awarding of the three new scholarships programs and to address short-term and long-term objectives in the donation's allocation. The SBA believes that by taking on these challenges the Administration can improve the law school beyond its initial ideas and plans for the donation. 2 277 d MhoN UNIVERSITY Office of the Provost 4400 University Drive, MS 3A2 Fairfax, Virginia 22030 703-993-8776 I April 4, 2016 ..............__ _______ ..i !- Joseph Defilippo, Ph.D. Director of Academic Affairs and Planning State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 101 North 141h Street - 9th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 Dear Joe: I have attached three copies of the documentation necessary to request approval to change the name of the George Mason University School of Law to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. In shortened form, it will be known as the Scalia Law School. As the institution's chief academic officer, I fully support the proposed change. The name change is proposed as a condition of the $30 million donation pledge intended for the specific support of George Mason University's law school. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history and will increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of Mason law students and faculty. In recognition of this gift, the Board of Visitors approved the renaming on March 31, 2016, which is intended to honor the late Justice Antonin Scalia, himself an embodiment of the law school's motto: "Learn, challenge, lead." The donation-$20 million from an anonymous donor, and $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation-will allow the university to immediately establish three new scholarship programs that will be awarded exclusively and independently by the university. The gift will also increase support of experiential learning and enable the hiring of additional faculty. This change will not alter our institutional mission, nor will it impact the curricular offerings of the law school. This organizational change will be executable within currently authorized funds. We therefore request that it be considered a simple change. Please feel free to contact us with questions about the title change. Thank you for the attention that your staff always gives to our proposals. Sincerely, S. David Wu Provost and Executive Vice President 278 .].. STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VIRGINIA PROPOSAL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE COVER -- - -------- - -- --··--------- T h 'p Part I: General Information 16 ; --·"' Education 1. Institution: George Mason University State Council of High i 2. Nature of Proposed Change (i.e., to establish, reorganize, or terminate/close an institutional unit). Please summarize the change here and attach a detailed description of the change on a separate page, as well as copies of the institution's current and resultant organizational charts. To change the name of the George Mason University School of Law to the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. 3. Purpose of Proposed Change. Please summarize the reason(s) for the change here and attach a detailed description ofthe_pUI"P.ose for the change on a separate page. To honor the late Justice Antonin Scalia and to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of Mason law students and faculty. 4. Type of Proposed Change (check one). COMPLEX If simple, please explain how the change fits with the institution's mission, curriculum, and funding on a separate page. If complex, please complete and submit Part II and Part III of this form. 5. Does this proposed change involve the establishment of an off-campus instructional site? NO :=-@t.; YES If yes, does the proposal fit the criteria for a partially-exempt, non-exempt site, or fully-exempt? PARTIALLY-EXEMPT NON-EXEMPT FULLY-EXEMPT :=o. : If partially-exempt, please attach documentation to support this status. If non-exempt, please complete If fully-exempt, please and submit Part II and Part III attach documentation to of this form. support this status. 6. Date of Approval by Board of Visitors. March 31, 2016 D Check box ifBOV approval is not needed. 7. Proposed Effective-Date of Organizational Change. July 1, 2016 Signed: . _,,__,,.G..---- - - - - -- - - - Title: Date: Phone: t_f:(sf; {;, 703 jj3 uanr l.O :he and condilions oflbi!> Agrcc-mcnt. The Foondation. the Univtirsity, snd thl.: rderred to in th.is Agreement individually ms a '·Party.. ar.lil3 the ·school Support"). The t,;nivcnity shall use its belt at all times tlw qualified individuals hold the Faculty position! and Staff positions enrl thm the Faculty positiom and Stl11f PQ$itions do ROI. become vacant for any significant period of time and that if thtey h«ome vacant, they are refilled. The School bas the sole md amolute di5cretion to cktennine and cP.rry out zJI selection, research., 5dwl&rshtp, Md service at the School. a. twelve b. funding for the School Support. The University shall use its nomutl funding for the School slong with the funds raised for the Scholunhips. including the Contributed Amount (as defined in 4 ), which the University deems to be tuition, to provide the School Support. 295 4. The Donor's Support for the Subject to the terms ofth1s Agreement, the Donor agrees to conrribute funds to the Foundation to support the Scholarships, which the University deems as tuition that provides funding for the School Support (all or part of such funds are referred to a3 the "Contributed Amount[s)"). The maximum aggregate Conttibcted Amount under this Agreement is S20,000.000. S. Foundation Grant Regacst; a. Jhe Foundation Grant Request The Foundation shall submit an annual wriUen according to the schedule below the Donor for the consideration (the "Foundation Grant Request'') and an accouming of the expenditure of any Contributed Amount received. If the Donor approves the make a contribution up to the amount listed in :he below schedu:c to Foundation Grant Request, the Donor the Foundation, and lhe Foundation agrees to accept such Contributed Amount on behalf of the University as stated in the below schedule. Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not appro\lc the foundation Grant Request, the Donor undc:r no obligation to contribute any funds to the foundation or lhe University. b. foun4?UQ.n_Qrant Request and Fooodarton Grant Request Date Onorabout Mav I. 2016 March I, 2017 March 1. 2018 March I, 2019 March J, :020 Award Schedule Dor.Gr Re!parue and Proposed C'ontribottd Amount Co"Gtribution Date On or about July I. 2016 On ur about Ma v I. 2017 On or about May 1, 2018 On or about May I. 2019 1 o;'Or about \iay I , 2020 Uo to $4,000,000 Vo to $4,000 000 Up to $4,000,000 10 54 1000 1000 ; Up to $4,C00.000 ue c. The 1:und. The Foundat!on shail piacc all of the Contrib:Jterl Amoum in a segregated and restricted fund on its books and records called the .. Scalia legacy Flltld for the George Mason University School of (th<.? "Fund"). !'he J'und shall be used solely to tht: Scholarships as stated in this d. Contingent Fundin_g. The Donor's s:ipport under this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Foundation and the University colli:ctively raising SI 0,000,000 from other donors to pro\. idc funding for the Scholarships (the "Additional Donor which, pursuant to Secrfon 3.b.. the Uni>tersity deems to he tuition to provide the School Support. the Donor shall not provide any of Contributed Amount or be obligated to fulfill any other obligation until the Foundation and the L'niversity collectively receive the Additional Donor Support and provide the Donor with notice of receipt of the Additionlll Donor Support. 6. Contributed Amount used Solch· for Education.ti for a. Tax Status .. According to IRS the Foundation is z.n organization described within r.J:e meaning of InternaJ Revenue Co&! (the "Code'') seelions 50 l (cX3) and 509(a)(I ). The University has furnished lhe Donor with records wing th&t it is an organiution described in Code section 170(c}{ I) or 511 foX2)(B). The Foundation and the University agree t.:> imml•diateiy notify the Donor if their respective t.ax statuses change. b. Educational The Contributed Amount y,jJI be expended solely for !he Scholarships, which is: (i) a public purpose de1>cribed in Code section I 70(c)( l ); and (ii) an educational purpose described in Code section I 70(c){2)(R). The C.ontributed Amount wilt not be used to influence legislation as described in Code section l 70(c)(2)(8), to influence the outcome of any election, for a political campaign OT' intervention, to carry on any voter registration drive, or any other purpose that would jeopardize the Donor's to.x treatmcm of the Contributed Amount as a charitable contributior.. 2 296 The <. Tht' Found.ition !iupport th;: &.:holurship!i 111 tl'lC Ag:·(:•_;na:nt l:l11d sh.Ill r\:tum sl:Jlil use all Co:ctributt-d Amounts \Olely to Donor Contribu!.C:d Amount not for the 7. !'ltlrt_P:l!rtr !. The a{C'« th:i • • • • is a ":t.1-,h 11d :he Dunor haw: pr.!vkius:,. tr.<(t the Dor.or g i v e n - -ihc to all of1hc D{\nor.. in tlus to enforce the naming reC'og.n1tion di;scrib!-j m 8 Fo:mcia.tion u1d the Univcrnity arc no< din:ttly or 1ndirett:y e-ro:tled to thE' htnefit oft.n\ 1"'4'ko:nr.it1es. or other in vny between the Donor 11nd The l)DtQaio Sc;JUm E514te Tht Putie. -w of Antonin Safa (the onN {!Wen the ;;.nd. up-.m ft1l!liru>.ti01i. of its or :s. the nght to J1r1:ct the to st•lP use "r "Sd1ool (defined beiO\"-') if. in their good tililh thi: School lw U1<9t its 15c of l.'1e rut.'Tle wcxdd reflea unfnoribty upon the rtptJWion or of !hi! Justict'. fbc S<.hool to n,'(;(;ivc nl>ticc ol dedi.!Ofl in with Secdoo 9(k), ll.long an opportunity to respond within sixty (60) of s-x'1 notice; prcvidod, t.tw. we .btalc u'ld its successor: and a.ssigng retcin sole discretion to dctttmine wllet.her to 5top we of the Sc:hool \lo.me pur5wmt to this Section 7(1>). ofthi:: School " "me v.ill he disconumed v. ithin two ofrr:cefring notke punuant to Section 9{k) from the fauite 1u o: h the faw.e or it:! m ;:'.';.m::is:: the b. right to direct Unhcrsit}" to uf lhe Sdu.,ol}... .<.;7lo>, D.:.tn1.1r h:;i. thz 1-ight. in ib and ;:.\r.>,olLao discretion, to lcrminatc ihas 21 In of 1r.c Donor's to honor Unikd St&.tcs Supreme Court Jwtice Antonin Scalic.. the IDatl School so I.hat iu offiet.U name is 4 'J'M Anto-nin School of Law 0Mgc Ma:.on "School NBmi!.. J. In informal oral Oi v.r1tten the School 1\rune moiy shortena:! to ,,f ..... Scalia La\!. Scnooi .. or similat formB\ioM. The School Name ·..hd: be p;omir:ently po, blJ.5;nc.ss c.a.rd.s, nrV.l 01 prc.1' anoouncemc:m and other printad mttcriail rela:t.ing tx> tf'le School or ever.u occurring at the School. rhc shall w.e its efforu to cause third tti:it, with the authoriz.oition or cooperation LlnivCNil}, rckr to tht School in fof'fM! communk1tion (including, by v.11y of ex:imple and not. !>peaking engagements, prognrn materW.J:s. publications. videos. :md internet to incorpon!c the complete School t\Mie in all su<.h to lhl" Set.col Thr.! Uni\lel"!ii1y thut it illsll CO'lver1 l.o the School Smne 'oy no later July I. ::016. contingent upon the de-ruimin.g State Council ofHie,hi:r for V1ry.inie of Sclloo; Thi!> 11 :pproval of Cccn-.:il of H:gtier Fd;icat1on for Virginia of hath the SchooJ NMie ltM of &.-ction i(bJ. c. UnivcMi[)' Simi: er l)cadern1c i r.c S.Chc-ol in furtherf:J' ce of the Scrool's hcluding b. I i:J'(, linked to h·:inches , <"Jt)' units the Of °'11er j 297 location:. 111orldv.idc. Ac<1.>rdingl:.. th;; sirr.il.:ir 10 the Sch"l()l's \.fissiv:i mu.st ht:r':!by lh;.;t aCJd(·m1t U.iit with a m a11..'l'1a f t.l<°u" a). l!r.d 1.:o:iduct!!d und.cr tr1e of. tf·.c d. Public ity . The rnundation l11lC rhc: Llt'.iversity - t o rc:v iew and appro\C tht: te>.: o! any publicit)· about the conVl:'rsion :o the School Namt:. \\hich or mentiom the Dunor or the amount to be contributed pursu.!nt Agrecmer.t. The Donor) Rights. !f 1he Donor, c as ;;,1le and discretion. :he any &C.3dcmic unit hcarir.g th•: Sch:i"I \;lmc is no .lmgt!r vn the the Dr.nor ha!. the rigt;i !.' pursut:' ::.<. b-..; Cl\' :!..r.d th•'. r:ght :o Tcmw1ilte A£rl!emt>nt. iJt,c OMnr hf1s fhc ng'it to l'lHn•.:c tllc nillning rcc0gniti0n cicsc:rihcd 111 this in eddit1on to the righl..! under Sl!ction 7(hl nf :hi:- Ar.lM'"'"' h1ate 111d 1h and Tlw P11.nies agrl!1! thContinue or wi:.hhold any Contriht:1ed A.mo.411 if: (iJ I oundation or th!.' l nivcr!>11)' tvc. not fully complied with My prnv1sion ;,et fonh in this Agr-tt:ner.t; (ii) f-ounja1ion or 1he Un :vcn<.il) nm providing the School S\!pport as in the or {iii) such .l.'.:t.ior 1s necessary to comply with any t.o the Fo:.mdoi.tion, the l ni\·ersity. or Donor. Such termimuion shall be deemed effective upon tht: expiration uf thirty (3-0) da;s from the n0ti ..e ..,,a.s pr..>\. iJd b) tlic l)onvr lo h>t.Jnt..l!otiun or the lJnivc;.si::,.. In the event o( 11.:rmina:i0n of lhe the Fot.nJ1;;il'f1 t.Jld thl! L ni\.crsity :tgr.;c to r'.'!l.!m a!l Coninbu1.;-d Amount:; to the D(.<-;1llr v.i1hi;1 (;f; ..-..·r.. : 5\ d :J) s "i Dollor' r-.:qLV.!;;t Th:: r ilnd lh:: L111versil) each rt>prt'->.l·nt and v.·a1ra.11t th.:it ;m: Mt ini; f\n :h.:: fknor'5 prop<">scd fund this Agreement !<' incur llO) oblig.H1tm M tai.c ar•.1 .. 0:· .:'.at:1on. The foundation and rhe ac knov. ledge tll.:;t tnc: Donor hii.s requested anonymity in or as a condition or donating the Cflntributed Amount The Foundation IUld the Univcrsily agree to keep confidt:oti.!ll 11..1d nor lo tu ci!l} U'11rd party t:ic e>.istc:nce of or of th15 without wriuen appruHll from the Di)ror. t!"cept ;;s otht:rv.ise may be b) lsv,, in:!uding but not limited to the \:irsinia Fn:C1:1om of Informat!on Act. ff iht: hH!:ld:itiQn is re::;uir::·d to pf or con ten! o[ this r\grc-cme:-it to third p;:n.' . th.: := c•Lntidt1oi1 1wt-;:s l(• provid-:: lhe Do;ior prcmpt v. ritten no:icc in of s•Jch d:sc'.osurc. If n made of :.he Uniwr:sity !O di!>clu!»! tht' cxt.st..'Tlct- of or the content of t111s Agre-ement, the Uni.,..:r.rity ngrco..:• to pm\'idc t.1-.;:- 1101101 prv111µt,.. riu..:11 11ulit:1: of requc:>l. b. With :s c. The term!> conl-.Hncd :n this Agreement all prior or<1.I o: v. r;ttc:n agrccmt:nl.3 at10 understandings between Partic5 relate.:! to the rr.aner.: cur.t:.Unt:d in Agreer.-1cnt and ccnstitut1: the l!ntire bet11. c.:n tht: .,,. 1th rcspc·ct ll\ the containt:d in At;rl!tmcnt. d. ir. the In I r.e e\ent of a cun=1ic: X\\\ CC:1 ltw prc,.; i5ior..!i tht:; Agre·eme-nl shall conL"'OI. 1 in th(;' oody of rh1s and thoc;c e. !"his ·HH "l0d1fie,-: or arnended exci::pt by e writing duly c>.ec ui.."'"d by the s lfo be Parties to t11 s Agreement. pro\ ided. hov. t:\e!·, that ;.ny modifica'. :on or amendment ot Section 7(b) 11grc:ccl to :n by the Antonin ScJ.ha represented hy its F>.ecutor anJ. UP'- 'n ii.'., term ination. by :ts 5uu i:sS-Ors or 298 f. The provisions of this and should ;my p:ttt, tetm, or p;ovl!;ion of this Agrcemem by any court of compe1e:1t ro be ille.g:.I, inv.,lid, or the leg2.li£). validity. and enforceabilit'f oftlie remaining pans, temu, :ind provision5 will not be affected lhcrcby. g. 1'.o or failure on any Party's pa.rt to cnf<>«:e any right or claim whicn it may ha.Ye .sh111J ccnstJtutc !l waiver of such right ot cluim. Any waiver by an)' Party of any term, provi!ion, or conditiOC"I of this or of any subsequent def&ult t.mdcr this Agrecmcm in any one or more inst.m<:es sht.11 not be deemed to re a further or continuing wai\·er of such ttnn, provi!lion, or condition or of ruiy subscqll6nl hereunder. h. Other than the third party tx:ncficiaric) named in ·;ights 0< rernedi-es upon any \hird pany other than !he Puties lo I.his nnd permitted o.ssigns. 7, this ;\greemem de.cs not confer any and their rr:spccti'le i. This Agreement will be governed, inrer,,rcted Md enforced in ai;cordtmcc with laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. without regN"d t.e> conflict of Jaw pro"·isiom. The Panic' Qgilee that any t.IClion or proc.eemidcnt, MS 1A3 4400 University Drive Fsirl"ax, Virginie 22030 !he Donor: .. This Aarcemcnt DUI)" cxccuti.-d in 'e\'m c:uuntt:rpW"tS, each of which sht:.11 constilute an original and all of whK:h, when takeu lc>#Lher, shall one agreement or dilcction. Copies of signatures (whether facsimile fYf tra.nsmis:sicn) to thi$ Agreement sh.all be deemed to be originals Md may be relkd upon to the S&Jne extent as the originals. IS1g7tature Page Follow.r] s 299 The Parties have executed this Asreement as d.ltild oolo·.-., but agree ;ht.it this Agreement is effecti"e as of the Effective Date. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY GEORGE MASON UNJVERSITY FOt;1'DATIO:\, INC. Name: ilet .Bingham Title: Ustc: :!:> ¢.J _ ....... 1""'C.,;;o.__ _ __ Title: 1Jatc: 3..31.2016 6 300 ftffiON UNIVERSITY Off!= ot the Doan Attachment A HanlKca W1 '1tlrfll: on.... MS t GJ, Atlinaton, V\ti;)loo 22:iC'1 FftJC• 7a:MU-IOM of uw Grant Propo,wl l>l..D'lID Reocr N. Dutltr Stnttgic Goorgi; MP.SOll t:nive;sity School of Law's mission is t\I become II national lcad1:r in Ir.gal e-Oucation hy awlying ur and r.ocial !,Ciences to the stud} of legal doctrine. institution". such as the rule of fa.., a:; ii n:!JilC''- to f"onstirutioi;al To :izcomplish its go.'llS, lhc Law School intends to· Attract high quality students. and educa!rl them rigorously. with \\'ell as employment on leg.al wd Wi'iting lO.S high faculty stMdards thst refl'!Ct tMe hiP,h ambitions of the School's instructional program. focus or; the siui::l.y of ;_.aw & Econornii:s, which is a rcc;ogni7able and recognUc:d bra'!ld l!J1d which fa1:U!ty With a COffilT:011 Cl\llilr"C a..'ld fume of whch to structure thf? 'khooi' 5 m f!Jltlishes t.ie additio1U1l related areai. of and lcadership such as property, legal histor;. cnn!iti!Utional smdies. 11dministrative lzw, and the rd11tionship between law ano liberty. The School proposes 10 spend grant funds 10 thi:: aod qualiry of the student body O\'Cr lhe ne:\I 5 yCllrs . Sch@I Supoon Facolty P06itioas !'he School wil! incn::asc its fe..:ult}' roster to approximate!} professors by hiring new fsculty members in order to !;Upport grow th of tbt: smdcnt boJy: Three senior-level law protesson, Three associate-level law professon.; a1r..i Six a.uistant·level law prcfesson. StalJ Positions The School will employ at least one senior media professional to ma.:ket the School to top students and make the research of the School's proiessors and students beucr known both inside and outside of academia. lO Ctnter Support The School will ad\. ance the mission ot rwo Ecooomic3 Cente.; . academic cenrers iil COO?Cration with the School 's Law & !1$ll!nist:nuive State for Lilx:ity & Law lti with Academic f;eeoom, the Schon!. in co:n plidnce with all applicable Uni ... er.>ity policies and procedures. the sole and a bsolute discretion lo det.cnrune and C President. for all 301 GRANT AGREEMENT Tilis grant agreement (this is made effective on March 31, 2016 (the "Effective Date"), between George Mason University Foundation, Inc., a Virginia nonprofit corporation (the 1'Foundation,,). George Mason University (the ''University"}, an instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Charles Koch Foundation, a Kansas nonprofit corporation (the "Donor"), for the benefit ofthe George Mason University School of Law (the "School"). The term of this Agreement shaU begin on the Effective Date and shall continue for ten years (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated pursuant to the tenns and conditions ofthis Agreement. The Foundation. the University, and the Donor are sometimes referred to in this Agreement individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties.» The Parties agree as follows: Promoting Academic Freedom. Consistent with the Donor's principles of supporting a diversity of 1. ideas in higher education, the Donor's grant is intended to help promote a republic of science at the University and 1h.e School, where ideas can be exchanged freely and-useful knowledge will benefit the well-being of individuals and society. Thus, the Parties agree that the academic freedom of the University, the School, and their faculty, students, and st.affis critical to the success of the School's rese81'Ch, scholarship, teaching, and service. The School The Donor desires to support the School to advance the School's and University's educational missions as follows: l. a. The School's Mission and Dean. As stated in the Law School's grant proposal, which is hereby incorporated into and made pan of this Agreement. and attached as Attachment A (the "Proposal.,), the University has in:furmed the Donor, and the Donor is relying on such representation, tha1 the School's mission is to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions (the "School's Mission''). Dr. Henry N. Butler, who was selected by the . University, is currently the dean ofthe School (the "Dean"}. The Parties believe the Dean is a critical part of advancing the School's Mission; therefore, if the individual holding the Dean position changes, the University shall jmmediately notify the Donor. 11le Scholarships. To support the Scbooits Mission, the University desires to create a merit-based b. scholaISbip program to attract approximately 57 students per academic year through the School's 2020-21 academic year (the "Scholarships"), so that the School awards 285 Scholarships in aggregate. The School shall award the Scholarships based on criteria created by the School and approved by the Dean as more fully described in the Proposal. The University deems the ftmds ftom the Scholarships to be tuition received by the University. 3. The University's Commitment to an.d S11pport for the School. a. Generally. The School shall provide funding during the Term for twelve new Faculty positions, additional Staff positions, and support for the Center for the Study of the Administrative State and the Center for Liberty & Law as more fully described in the Propasal ( c:Ollectively referred to as the "School Support"). The University shall use its best efforts to ensure at all times th.at qualified individuals hold the Faculty positions and Staff positions and that the Faculty positions and Staff positions do not become vacant for any significant period of time and that ifthey become vacant, they are refilled. The School has the sole and absol1,1te discretion to determine and carry out all selection, research, scholarship, teaching, and service at the School. b. Funding for the School Support. The University shall use its nonnal funding for the School along with the ftmds raised for the Scholarships, including the Contributed Amount (as defined in Section 4 below}, which the University deems to be tuition, tx> provide the School Support. · 4. The Donor's Support for the Scholarships, Subject to the terms ofthis Agreement, the Donor agrees to contn'bute funds to the Foundation solely to support the Scholarships to advance the School's Mission (all or part l 302 of such funds are referred to as the "Contributed Amount[s]"). The maximum aggregate Contributed Amount under this Agreement is $10,000,000. Furthermore, if the University and the Donor mutually. agree, the Donor may also contribute in-kind services to the University to help promote the work of the University, the School, or the Universjty faculty, students, and staff. 5. . Fonndation Grant Request; Proposed Grant Award Process and Schedule. a. The Foundation Grant Request Tbe Foundation shall submit an annual written proposal according to the schedule below to the Donor for the Donor's consideration (the "Foundation Grant Request") and an accounting of the expenditure of any Contributed Amount previously received. If the Donor approves 1he Foundation Grant Request, the Donor shall make a contribution up to the amount listed in the below schedule to the Foundation, and the Foundation agrees tO accept such Contributed Amount on behalf of the University as stated in the below schedule. If the Donor, in its sole and absolute discretion, does not approve the Foundation Grant Request, the Donor is under no obligation to contribute any funds to the Foundation or the University. b. Foundation Grant Request and Proposed Grant Award Schedule Foundation Grant Request Date On or about May 1, 2016 March 1. 2017 March 1. 2018 March 1. 2019 March I. 2020 Donor Response and Proposed Contribution Date. On or about July l, 2016 On or about May 1, 2017 On or about May l, 2018 On or about May 1, 2019 On or about May 1, 2020 Contributed Amount Uo to $ 500,000 Up to $1,500,000 Up to $3,000,000 Up to $3,000,000 .. Up to $2,000.000 c. The Fund. The Foundation shall place all of the Contributed AmoWlt in a segregated and restricted fund on its books and records called the "Charles Koch Founda!ion Fund for the George Mason University School of Law.. (the "Fund"). The Fund shall be used solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement d. Contingent Grant The Donor's support under this Agreement is expressly contingent upon the Foundation and the University collectively raising $20,000,000 from other donors to provide funding for the Scholarships (the "Additional Donor Support"), whicb, pursuant to Section 3.b., the University deems to be tuition to provide the School Support. Therefore, the Donor shall not provide any of the Contributed Amount or be obligatt:d to fulfill any other obligation until the Foundation and the University collectively receive the Additional Donor Support and provide the Donor' with notice of receipt of the Additional Donor Support. 6. Contributed Amount Used Solely for Educational Purposes fur the Seholarsh.lps. a. Tax Status. According to IRS records, the Foundation is an organization described within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") sections SOI(c)(3) and 509(a)(l). The University has furnished the Donor with records showing that it is an organization described in Code section 170(c)(l) or 51 l(a)(2)(B). The Foundation and the University agree to immediately notify the Donor if their respective tax statuses change. b. Educational Purpose. The Contributed Amount will be expended solely for the Scholarships, which is an educational purpose described in section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. The Contributed Amount will not be used to influence legislation as described in section 170(c)(2)(B), to the outcome of any election, for a political campaign or intervention, to carry on any voter registration drive, or any other purpose that would jeopardiz.e the Donor's tax-exempt status or subject the Donor to. penalties under Chapter 42 of the Code. 2 303 c. The Scholarships. The Foundation and the University shall use all Contributed Amounts solely to support the Scholarships as stated in this Agreement and shall return to the Donor any Contributed Amount not expended for the Scholarships. 7. General Provisions. a. The Donor has the right in its sole and absolute discretion to terminate this Agreement or discontinue or withhold any Contributed Amount if: (i) the Foundation or the University has not fully complied with any provision set forth in this Agreement; (H) the Foundation or the University are not providing the School Support as stated in the Proposal; or (iii) such action is necessary to comply with any law applicable to the Foundation, the University, or the Donor. Such termination shall be deemed effective upon the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date notice was provided by the Donor to the Foundation or the University. In the event of t.ermination of the Agreement, the Foundation and the Unjversity each agree to return all unexpended Contributed Amounts to the Donor within fifteen (15) days oftbe Donor's request The Foundation and the University each represent and warrant that they are not relying on the Donor•s proposed funding under this Agreement to incur any obligation or take any action or inaction. b. The Parties shall give each other a reasonable opportunity to review any significant public announcement related to 1he Agreement. The Parties shall not use each other' s logos without the applicable Party's express written consent c. The Foundation and the University agree to keep confidential and not to disclose to any third party the exist.ence of or contents of this Agreement without express written approval from the Donor, except as otherwise may be required by law, including but not limited to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. lfthe Foundation is required to disclose the existence of or the content of thls Agreement to any third party, the Foundation agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice in advance of such discJosure. Tf a request is made of1he University to disclose the existence of or the content of this Agreement, the University agrees to provide the Donor prompt written notice of such request. d. The terms contained in this Agreement supersede all prior oral or written agreements and undersU!ndings between the Parties related to the matters contained in this Agreement and shall constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect tO the matters contained in this Agreement e. In the event of a conflict between the provisions stated in the body of this Agreement and those stated in the Proposal, this Agreement shall control. f. This Agreement shall not be modified or amended except by a writing duly executed by the Parties to this Agreement g. The provisions of this Agreement are deemed severable and should any part, term, or provision of this Agreement be construed by any court of competent. jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the legality, validity. and enforceability of the remaining parts, terms, and provisions will oot be affected thereby. h. No delay or failure on any Party 's part to enforce any right or claim which it may have hereunder shall constitute a waiver of such right or claim. Any waiver by any Party of any term, provision, or condition of this Agreement, or of any subsequent default under this Agreement in any one or more instances shall not be deemed to be a further or continuing waiver of such. term, provision, or condition or of any subsequent default hereunder. i. This Agreement does not confer any rights or remedies upon any third party other than the Parties · to this Agreement and their respective successors and pennitted assigns. 3 304 j. This Agreement will be governed, interpreted and enforced jn accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of Jaw provisions. The Parties agree that any action or proceeding filed relating to this Agreement will be commenced and maintained e"clusively in the state courts located in Arlington County. Virginia, or the federal courts located in the Eastern District ofV.lrginia.. Each ofthe Parties hereby expressly consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of such courts for any such action or proceeding. k. The Foundation and the University may not transfer or assign their respective interests in the Agreement or any amount to be contributed pursoantto this Agreement without the express written consent of the Donor. I. All notices, approvals, or requests in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally by hand or one business day after the day sent by overnight courier (in each case with written confinna.tion of receipt or transmission, as the case may be) at the following address (or to such other address as a. Party may have specified by notice to the other Party pursuant to this provision): Ifto the University: George Mason University Office of the President, MS 3Al 4400 University Drive Jfto the FoW1dation: George Mason University Foundation, Inc. Office of the President, MSN l A3 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Fairfax, Virginia 22030 If to the Donor: Charles Koch Foundation 1320 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 500 VA 22201 Attll: Grant Administrator Cc: General Cotinsel's Office m. This Agreement may be e-xecuted in several counterparts, each qfwhich shall constitute an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement or direction. Copies of signatures (whether facsimile or other electronic transmjssion) to this Agreement shalt be deemed to be originals and may be relied upon to the same extent as 1he originals. [Signature Page Folfows] 4 305 The Parties have hereby executed this Agreement as dated beloW7 but agree that this Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date. GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. By: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY ) t11.&1& Name: Title: President Date: TitJe: President b .-3 f k I FOUNDATION JA . Name; Brian Hooks Title: President Date: 13 ',I r i 5 306 d MisRGEI Office of the Dean School of Law Attachment A Hae1Ha8 • 8301 Fe&harDrtvs, Ma 1Ga, Arl!nglorr, Vlrsl• 2ZIC1 l'hane: F'a: 703J.l93.flG8lr George Mason Universjty School of Law Grant Proposal Submitted by Dean Jienry N. Butler Strategic M4lion of the School George Mason University School of Law's mission is to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions, such as the rule of law as It relates to Constitutional structure. To accomplish its goals, the Law School intends to: * Attract high quality students, and educate them rigorously, with emphasis on legal research and writing as well as employment success. • Maintain high faculty standards that reflect the high ambitions of the School's instructional program. • Retain focus on the study of Law & Economics, which is a recognizable and recognized brand and which· furnishes the faculty with a common culture and frame of reference in which to structure the School's priorities. Develop additional related areas of concentration aod intellectual leadership such as intellectual. property, legal history, constitutional studies, administrative law, md the relationship between law end liberty. " The School proposes to spend gr..nt years. to increase the quantity and quality of the student body over the next 5 Sc)J.Ool Snpoo[t Facnlty Positions The School will increase its faculty roster to appro;timately 45 professors by hiring twelve new faculty members in order to support growth of the student body: • • • Three senior-level Jaw professors; Three associate-level Jaw professors; and Six assistant-level law professors. StaffPodUons The School will employ at least one senior media professional to market the School to top prospective students and to make the research of the School's professors and students bc:uer known botll inside and outside of academia. Center Support The School will advance the mission of two new academic centers iri cooperation with the School's Law & Economics Center. • • Center for the Study of the Administrative Center for Libertv & Law Academic Ereedom of the School In accordance with academic freedom, the School, in compliance with all applicable University policies and proceduies, bas the sole and absolute discretion to determine and carry out all selection, research, scholarship. teaching, and service at the School. The School controls the search, recruitment, and selection process for the Faculty positions and Staff positions, and will Independently select individuals for the Faculty positions and Staff positions io accordance with the University's policies, which include approval of the Dean, who is currently Dr. Henry N. Butler, approval of the Provost, and approval of the President, for all hiring. 307 Attachments 4 Board of Visitor Meeting Minutes 308 BOARD OF VISITORS GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Meeting of the Executive Committee March 31, 2016 MINUTES PRESENT: Rector Davis, Secretary Corley, Vice Rector Mendelsohn; President Cabrera; and Secretary pro tern Cagle. ABSENT: Visitor Pence. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Visitors Alcalde, Dennis, Jacquemin, Petersen, Purvis, Schar, and Sheikh. I. Rector Davis called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. II. Rector Davis called on President Cabrera for comments on events since the last meeting. Rector Davis asked specifically for an update on the recent threat in one of dorms that was covered in the news. President Cabrera commented that the notification and communication of this event was less than ideal. He noted that the University takes campus incidents very seriously and an alert is issued if there is a threat to the broader community. President Cabrera said in this case, the police determined there was not a threat to the broader community. He reported there were two students in possession of drugs and one student that had substances that could be used to make explosives. President Cabrera noted that once the students appeared before a judge, it became public news. He reported that the University is reviewing its communication procedures. Rector Davis asked what happened to the students. Ms. J. J. Davis, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, reported the students were expelled, pending resolution of the case, and released to the custody of their parents. She responded to questions about the students noting the students were out-of-state freshmen; the initial call received was concerning large quantities of money and substance abuse; the subsequent search found evidence of drug-making materials and small quantities of ground matches. Ms. Davis noted the more serious issue was the discovery and disbanding of a significant drug operation. Ill. Closed Session Rector Davis recognized Vice Rector Mendelsohn for a motion to go into Closed Session. It was MOVED by Vice Rector Mendelsohn and SECONDED by Secretary Corley that the Board go into a Closed Session under the provisions of Section 2.2-3711.A.29 to discuss a Public Contract, Section 2.2-3711.A.7 for consultation with Legal Counsel, Section 2.2-3711 .A.10 to discuss Honorary Degrees and Special Awards, Section 2.2-3711.A.l to discuss a Personnel Matter, and Section 2.2-3711 .A.8 to discuss Gifts, Bequests, and Fundraising Activities. A-5 309 Board of Visitors Executive Committee March 31, 2016 Page2 Rector Davis opened the floor to discussion. There was none. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE It was MOVED by Vice Rector Mendelsohn and SECONDED by Secretary Corley that the Board go back into public session and further moved that by ROLL CALL VOTE affirm that only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Session, and that only such business matters that were identified in the motion to go into a Closed Session were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Session. Roll call was taken with all present members responding in the affirmative. IV. Adjournment With no other business matters to come before the Executive Committee, Rector Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Cagle Secretary pro tern A-6 310 BOARD OF VISITORS GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Meeting of March 31, 2016 MINUTES PRESENT: Rector Davis, Vice Rector Mendelsohn, and Secretary Corley; Visitors Ahmed, Alcalde, Cumbie, Dennis, Gruner, Jacquemin, Petersen, Peterson, Purvis, Schar, and Sheikh; Faculty Representative Douglas; Student Representatives Bhatia and Van Buren; President Cabrera; and Secretary pro tern Cagle. ABSENT: Visitors Dwoskin and Pence. I. Rector Davis called the meeting to order at 1:49 p.m. II. Approval of the Minutes Rector Davis called for any corrections to the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting and full Board meeting on February 11, 2016. There were none. The minutes stood approved as written. III. Closed Session Rector Davis recognized Vice Rector Mendelsohn for a motion to go into Closed Session. Vice Rector Mendelsohn MOVED that the Board go into Closed Session under the provisions of Section 2.2-3711.A.8 to discuss Gifts, Bequests, and Fundraising Activities, Section 2.2-3711.A.7 for consultation with Legal Counsel, Section 2.2-371 l.A.10 to discuss Honorary Degrees and Special Awards, Section 2.2-3711.A.l to discuss a Personnel Matter, and Section 2.2371 l .A.29 to discuss a Public Contract. The motion was SECONDED by Visitor Sheikh. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE. Rector Davis recognized Vice Rector Mendelsohn for a motion to return to Open Session. Vice Rector MOVED that the Board go back into public session and further moved that by ROLL CALL VOTE affirm that only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Meeting, and that only such business matters that were identified in the motion to. go into a Closed Meeting were heard, discussed or considered in the Closed Meeting. The motion was SECONDED by Visitor Sheikh. Roll call was taken with all present members responding in the affirmative. As a result of the Closed Session, the following Action Items were brought to the Open Meeting: A-7 311 Board of Visitors March 31, 2016 Page 2 Vice Rector Mendelsohn MOVED approval of two naming Resolutions: The naming of a building on the Science and Technology Campus for Senator "Chuck" Colgan and the naming of the plaza for former Governor Linwood Holton. The motion was SECONDED by Visitor David Petersen. Rector Davis opened the floor for discussion. There was none. MOTION CARRJED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE. (Attachment 1 - Senator Charles "Chuck" Colgan Naming Resolution) (Attachment 2 - Governor A. Linwood Holton Naming Resolution) Vice Rector Mendelsohn MOVED adoption of the Resolution that was presented in Closed Session naming the Law School after Justice Scalia. The motion was SECONDED by Visitor Sheikh. Rector Davis opened the floor for discussion. There was none. VISITOR KAREN ALCALDE VOTED NO. MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY VOICE VOTE. (Attachment 3 - Naming of the School of Law for Justice.Antonin Scalia) Rector Davis noted that Visitor Pence had advised that if be were present at the meeting, he would have voted "aye". IV. Rectorts Report Rector Davis reported that on March 29, he joined Visitors Purvis and Petersen at the World Global Affairs Council Global Education Gala where Dr. Cabrera received the Educator of the Year Award on behalf of George Mason University. He noted the attendees included a number of ambassadors and Secretary Defense Ashton Carter. Rector Davis explained that only five awards were given that evening to organizations who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to global education, international affairs, and global communications. He reported that Dr. Cabrera was in the company of Gary Knell of National Geographic, Daniel Pelino of IBM, Ambassador Mahlangu of the Republic of South Africa, and Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. Rector Davis noted it was a privilege for Mason to be recognized for its commitment to global educatio'n. Rector Davis reminded the members that following the Board of Visitors meeting, there would be the Grand Opening of the Fenwick Library with Brian Lamb as the keynote speaker. A-8 312 Board of Visitors March 31, 2016 Page3 V. President's Report President Cabrera highlighted several key areas of his annual goals. He reported that prior to the most recent gift, fundraising had reached just under 75% of the annual goal of raising $60 million. President Cabrera noted that the number of alumni donors is up 26% this year and commented this is an important metric for assessing alumni commitment and engagement. He reported that Mason's Tier 1 research classification has had an important impact on this year's legislative session, noting the budgeted investment of research dollars under three initiatives in the Commonwealth. President Cabrera noted that Mason has been in the center of the discussions about the establishment and implementation of those funds. He reported that he has been invited to join a new committee of State Council on Higher Education (SCHEY) to evaluate grant proposals from research universities that would be considered seed grants. President Cabrera commented that the timing of being reclassified as a Research l university could not have been better and has already changed the level of conversations with decision-makers in Richmond. President Cabrera reported that enrollment is continuing to grow, especially in the undergraduate student population. He noted that the graduate student enrollment has been in some decline nationally, but it appears that decline is stabilizing. President Cabrera reported on the diversity goals and stated that the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council has been launched. He noted there have been numerous meetings with student leaders and a series of activities, including training programs for search committee participants and training on multicultural sensitivity, are being planned under the leadership of Rose Pascarell, Vice President of University Life, and Julian Williams, Vice President of Compliance. Diversity and Ethics. President Cabrera reported good news from Richmond and thanked the Board members who had conversations with members of the House and Senate during the past months. He noted the Governor introduced capital funding for Mason's major priorities: the Robinson Hall project, utilities infrastructure, and planning money for telecommunications infrastructure; those investments were approved by the House and Senate. President Cabrera reported there would also be additions to Mason' s budget and a planned increase in salaries to take place around November 2016 provided the finances in the Commonwealth continue evolve as planned. He noted his activities since the last meeting included numerous Richmond legislative visits and speaking engagements. President Cabrera commented on the World Global Affairs Council Global Education Gala and the opportunity to share the Mason story with the attendees that evening. He also noted that Mason received the Inclusion and Diversity Leadership from CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education). (Attachment 4 - President's Report) A-9 313 Board of Visitors March 31, 2016 Page4 VI. Committee Reports A. Academic Programs, Diversity and University Community Committee Rector Davis called on Visitor Jacquemin to provide a report from the Academic Programs, Diversity and University Community Corrunittee. Visitor Jacquemin reported that the committee received a presentation from Dr. Lee,. President of Mason Korea, who shared his vision in the global context, outlined his staffing and program approaches, and highlighted strategies for enrollment growth and retention. Visitor Jacquemin reported Provost for Academic Affairs, provided that Michelle Marks, information on Mason's curriculum review process and overall curriculum strategy in response to questions and concerns from committee members about academic program redundancy and growth. Visitor Jacquemin reported that according to the information and data provided, compared to our peers Mason offers fewer degrees than average or about 71 % of the average for Bachelor's degrees and 67% for Master's degrees. Visitor Jacquemin noted the concerns have been alleviated. He reported that the Vice Provost in the process of forming an undergraduate council, like the existing graduate council, to coordinate, review, and make recommendations to the Provost on behalf of the University regarding undergraduate curriculum. Visitor Jacquemin reported there were Action.Items approved in committee to come before the Board, as follows: I. New Program a. MS in Bioengineering, Volgenau School of Engineering 2. Faculty Actions a. Four Conferrals of Emeritus/Emerita Status It was MOVED by Visitor Dennis and SECONDED by Visitor Sheikh to approve all the Action Items in block as stated. Rector Davis opened the floor for discussion. There was none. MOTION CARRJED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE. B. Finance and Land Use Committee Rector Davis called on Visitor Jon Peterson to provide a report from the Finance and Land Use Committee. Chairman Peterson provided an update on the budget process in Richmond, noting that a number of members have been advocating on behalf of the University. He reported that after two years of base budget cuts, the legislature has authorized a 3% increase for FY 2017, 2% for FY 2018, granted about one-third of Mason' s requests, and provided approval for the first time for additional dollars for financial aid for Master's A-10 314 Board of Visitors March 31t 2016 Page 5 degrees. Visitor Peterson noted this success was a result of Board members' visits to Richmond. Visitor Peterson recused himself for the report and vote on the Student Housing Capacity Plan. Rector Davis recognized Vice Rector Mendelsohn for the remaining Finance and Land Use Committee business. Vice Rector Mendelsohn reported that the committee was briefed in detail on the plan for growing student housing on campus. It was MOVED by Vice Rector Mendelsohn and SECONDED by Visitor Cumbie to approve the Student Housing RFP strategy as described on page E7 of the Board book. Rector Davis opened the floor for discussion. There was none. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE. C. Audit Committee Rector Davis called on Visitor Sheikh to provide a report from the Audit Committee. Visitor Sheikh asked Ed Dittmeier, Director of Internal Audit, to provide the report. Mr. Dittmeier reported that the Committee received updates from management on the University's Enterprise Risk Management Program and on information security, noting that progress continues to be made to further strengthen both areas. He noted that the committee also reviewed the Audit status report, included in the Board book. D. Development Committee Rector Davis called on Visitor David Petersen to provide a report from the Development Committee. Visitor Petersen reported the committee received a presentation from Jimmy Hazel, Chairman of the George Mason University Foundation, who reported that $400 million of the $500 million had been raised for the Campaign prior to this meeting. Visitor Petersen noted that the Board of Trustees are looking at replacing seven to eight Trustees and are very pleased with the pool of candidates who are interested in serving. He noted that Mr. Hazel also provided an update on the investment strategy and benchmarks that are showing positive results for the Foundation. Visitor Petersen reported that Phil Hills of Marts and Lundy discussed their research study on Mason's annual giving program and alumni affairs, providing the highlights that Mason should use the momentum through the Campaign to strengthen the alumni engagement and look at investments of staff and resources to continue to increase alumni engagement and giving. Visitor Petersen reported that Dr. Peggy Agouris, Dean of the College of Science, and Ted Wynn, Director of Development for the College of Science, provided a showcase presentation they are planning to launch in the Fall, bringing A-11 315 Board of Visitors March 31, 2016 Page 6 together the three-letter agencies of the Federal government, Department of Defense and private sector industries that are involved in defense-related work, and highlight all the defense-related research that Mason is doing in order to make these entities aware of Mason's involvement in these areas. Visitor Petersen noted that Janet Bingham, Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni Relations, provided an update on the activities of Advancement and Alumni Relations .that included starting quarterly retreat meetings with the Deans to help raise funds, a team effort has already shown positive results. Visitor Petersen reported that Mr. Hazel and Dr. Bingham provided an update on the "Mason Matters" events that have been held to date, noting they have received positive feedback on these events. Visitor Petersen advised the Board that he will be hosting a "Mason Matters" event on September 20, 2016, noted other Board members who have also hosted these events, and encouraged all members to host one of these events. Visitor Petersen highlighted the following upcoming April events: The Awards of Distinction on April 13, 2016 The Off-the-Wall Event on April 16, 2016 The Hylton Gala on April 23, 2016 E. Research Committee Rector Davis called on Visitor Ahmed to provide a report from the Research Committee. Visitor Aluned reported that Provost Wu provided the following updates: the appointment of Sean Mallon as Associate Vice Present for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, anticipating his presence at the next Research Committee meeting on May 5, 2016; the status of the budget request submitted to Richmond for funding the Institute of Biomedical Innovation and joint support for INOV A partnership with the other research universities in the Commonwealth. Visitor Aluned reported that Dr. Michael Summers, Professor of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science, provided a briefing on the Pluto mission and astronomy and physics research. VII. Board of Visitors Continuing Education (per HB1952) Rector Davis recognized Mr. Frank Neville, Chief of Staff, who reviewed documents provided to the Board in accordance with the Continuing Education requirement for the Board of Visitors. He directed their attention to the following articles, provided a summary of those materials, and indicated how the information related to Mason: A. American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Public Research Universities: Understanding the Financial Model (Attaclunent 5) B. Association of Governing Boards. Governing Board Oversight of College Completion (Attachment 6) A-12 316 Board of Visitors March 31, 2016 Page 7 C. Inside Higher Ed. Graduation gap between black, white students at public colleges widens, despite overall gains (Attachment 7) D. Association of Governing Boards. 2016 National Conference on Trusteeship April 17-19 (Attachment 8) VIII. Adjournment With no other business to come before the Board, Rector Davis called for a motion to adjourn. Vice Rector Mendelsohn MOVED and Visitor David Petersen SECONDED the motion to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE The meeting was adjourned at 3: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathy Cagle Secretary pro tern Attachment 1: Senator Charles "Chuck" Colgan Naming Resolution (1 page) Attachment 2: Governor A. Linwood Holton Naming Resolution (1 page) Attachment 3: Naming of the School of Law for Justice Antonin Scalia (2 pages) Attachment 4: President's Report (7 pages) Attachment 5: American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Public Research Universities: Understanding the Financial Model (24 pages) Attachment 6: Association of Governing Boards. Governing Board Oversight of College Completion (16 pages) Attachment 7: Inside Higher Ed. Graduation gap between black, white students at public colleges widens, despite overall gains (4 pages) Attachment 8: Association of Governing Boards. 2016 National Co71ference on Trusteeship April 17-19 (1 page) A-13 317 (Th is page was left blank intentionalbw.) A-14 318 Attachment 1 WHEREAS, Senator Charles J. "Chuck" Colgan retired in January 2016 as the longest-serving state senator in Virginia history, a 40-year career in which his vision and support spurred the rapid growth of George Mason University campuses, including the Science and Technology Campus in his home district of Prince William County/Manassas; and WHEREAS, during Senator Colgan's time in leadership on the State Finance Committee, from 1996 to 2016, he helped appropriate more than $1.2 bilJion for higher education in Virginia, including $616,705,491 to Mason; and WHEREAS, Senator Colgan, 89, recognized that strong state universities make for a strong state and that world-class universities attract talent, which leads to innovation and growth; and WHEREAS, Senator Colgan, who will be honored at Spring 2016 commencement with a Mason Medal, the w1iversity's highest honor, was a consensus builder across party lines, serving as an example and inspiration for future leaders; and WHEREAS, Senator Colgan's commitment to education at all levels will endure with a new high school that has been named in his honor in Prince William County; now BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Occoquan Building, the first academic building on the George Mason University Science and Technology Campus, be renamed Senator Charles J. Colgan Hall in honor of Senator Colgan's long-standing commitment to George Mason University and to the Prince William County/Manassas district he so ably and proudly served. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the minutes of the George Mason University Board of Visitors this day, March 31, 2016. Kelly McNamara Corley .Secretary Board of Visitors George Mason University A-15 319 (Tltispage was left blank intentionally.) Aul? 320 Attachment 2 WHEREAS, Virginia Governor A. Linwood Holton, Jr. in April of 1972 signed General Assembly Bill H-210 authorizing independence for George Mason College from its parent institution, the University of Virginia, formally establishing George Mason University; and WHEREAS, by granting Mason the distinction as an independent entity, Governor Holton recognized the need and opportunity for a major public research university in Northern Virginia to serve a growing region and the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Governor Holton garnered statewide support for Mason's independence by emphasizing the impact that Mason could have in educating students and in driving the economy in a burgeoning part of Virginia; and WHEREAS, Governor Holton appointed George Mason University's first Board of Visitors, an esteemed group that included many of the university's founding fathers; and WHEREAS, Governor Holton appropriated funds for many George Mason University capital projects during his time in office to help Mason blossom from a local college with just over 4,000 students into the international, comprehensive public research university that it is today with 34,000 students: the largest enrollment in the Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Governor Holton has stated in Mason library oral histories, "I'm very proud of George Mason University. It has done exactly what you had hoped a large urban university would do. It's serving a wonderful purpose. I'm very proud to have been a part of supporting it through the years;" and WHEREAS, Governor Holfon in his professional and family life helped lead the school integration movement in his native state of Virginia, championing inclusion and equal opportunity, values that have always been fundamental to George Mason University's mission; and WHEREAS, Governor Holton, a 2010 winner of the Mason Medal, the university's highest honor, benefited the university, and Northern Virginia, as chairman of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and as president of the Center for Innovative Technology; now BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the green space adjacent the Center for the Arts be named A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Plaza in recognition of Governor Holton's many contributions to George Mason University. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the minu1es of the George this day, March 31, 2016. Kelly McNamara Corley Secretary Board of Visitors George Mason University A-17 321 (This page was Ie? blank intentionalbr.) A-l? 322 Attachment 3 - page 1 WHEREAS, the George Mason University Foundation has received $30 million in pledges, the largest gift in university history, to fund scholarships for George Mason University School of Law students and to honor the legacy of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; and WHEREAS, scholarships are essential to attract and provide opportunities for some of the brightest law students and position the School of Law among the best in the nation; and WHEREAS, Supreme Court Justice Scalia was one of the most influential justices in U.S. history, leaving a deep and profound intellectual legacy during his 30-year career and by encouraging a robust exchange of.ideas and diverse op1nions and perspectives, and by inspiring generations of law students with his passion and wit; and WHEREAS, the association of the School of Law with Justice Scalia's name would amplify George Mason's standing as an institution of higher learning that basks in the shadow of the Supreme Court of the United States; and WHEREAS, the University and the School of Law are committed to inclusive excellence and to providing opportunity to individuals who have overcome barriers to academic success or suffered discrimination; and WHEREAS, the School of Law has achieved great stature and is committed to remaining a leader in the field of Law and Economics; now BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT, the George Mason Unive;rsity School of Law be named as the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, once all regulatory approvals have been received, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, a Antonin Scalia Scholarship program be established to be awarded to students with excellent academic credentials; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, an A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship be established in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academk success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or who have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life; and A-19 323 Attachment 3 - page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, a F.A. Hayek Scholarship be established in honor of 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economks Friedrich Hayek and be awarded to students who have a demonstrated great potential in the study of law and economics; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the minutes of the George Mason University Board of Visitors this day, March 31, 2016. Kelly McNamara Corley Secretary Board of Visitors George Mason University A-20 324 Attachment 5 George Mason University Announcement Article 325 March 31, 2016 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in university's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 . million to the George Mason University Fowidation to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history. The gifts will help .establish three new scholarship programs that will potentially benefit hundreds of students seeking to study law at Mason. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university,'' said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer afthe university. He was a .resident of nearby McLean, Virginia Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thin.king and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, Ws opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University' s law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. 9 326 "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of om school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law/' said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs to be awarded exclusively and independently by the university: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship- Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both ·in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pmsuits will be named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virginians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsbmg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name 10 327 Attachment 6 Scholarship Distribution Model 328 Attachment 6 Anticipated Allocation of Scholarship Dollars FY 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Pledge Amount $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 New Students 57 57 57 57 57 0 0 Returning Students Distribution* 1,995,000** 3,990,000** 57 114 5,985,000** 114 5,985,000** 114 5,985,000** 3,990,000** 114 1,995,000** 57 *Assumes a blended scholarship average for in-state and out-of-state students at $35,000/year. **Remaining pledge dollars, if any, will be awarded to current students of the law school in scholarship, or carried over to future use. 329 Attachment 7 Supplementary Information for Chartering and Renewing Research Centers 330 George Mason University Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development Supplementary Information for Chartering and Renewing Research Centers Approved by the Mason Research Council on March 26, 2012 This document has been prepared to provide supplementary information to academic units when requesting that new centers be chartered or existing centers be renewed. These recommendations are based on a review of best practices and standard procedures at Mason's peer institutions. Background: At George Mason University, the definition and creation of "centers" is governed by the Faculty Handbook. The following is the Handbook statement on centers at Section 1.3.10: A center is a unit of the University intended to advance the University's mission of research and/or public service. Normally housed within a department, college/school or institute, a center does not develop or administer academic degree programs, nor does it possess faculty appointed to primary affiliation with it. From time to time, centers with large grants or contracts may require the presence of research faculty whose affiliation with the center is coterminous with the life of the grant or contract. Faculty appointed to a center under externally funded grants or contracts may not receive probationary or tenured appointments through the center. A center is chartered for a specific period of time by the Provost and the President on the recommendation of appropriate faculty and dean{s) or institute director(s). Renewal of a charter, when called for, is subject to favorable review of a center's performance and accomplishments. A center is administered by a director who is appointed for a fixed term by the local unit administrator of the unit within which the center is housed. Whenever possible, centers are expected to derive most of their operating budgets from a source or sources other than state appropriations. Process for Chartering and All requests for charters and renewals will be forwarded to the Standing Committee on Centers, a subgroup of the Research Council. The Standing Committee will review applications and make recommendations to the Research Council. Following their decision, recommendations will be made to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. 331 The Standing Committee may recommend changes to the proposed charter or renewal, may recommend a probationary period, or may recommend that a center be discontinued. The committee may also recommend that centers be combined to increase their impact. Naming Considerations- Center names should not be duplicative of those in other academic units. In the event of common interests, colleges are urged to investigate collaborations with those in other academic units. Centers can be an important tool for communicating to external constituencies and funding agencies that the University has research strengths associated with centers. For this reason, naming a center thoughtfully is an important contributor to achieving its goals. Center names should be substantive and short, but should not contribute to confusion with other existing administrative units of the university. Expectations for Centers: The following should be considered when proposing new centers or requesting rechartering of existing centers 1) Centers are expected to advance the research/service goals of the university, as well as advancing the strategic strengths and goals of participating academic units 2) Maintains a high level of scholarship as evidenced by publications in leading journals, presentations and national and international conferences, and awards and other professional recognition accorded to the center and its affiliates. 3) Financial independence from University funding as evidenced by substantial extramural funding or other sources of support. Proposals for new centers should make a compelling case that extramural support is highly likely and that sponsors have already been identified. 4) Centers should demonstrate their contributions to undergraduate and graduate education through involvement of center affiliates in student research projects and degree requirements. 5) Center sponsors special events related to its mission, such as lectures, conferences, or other activities. Center offers opportunities to participating academic units that would not otherwise occur. 6) Center maintains an up-to-date website which must be hosted by the University. Center acknowledges that it is a unit of George Mason University. 7) Discontinuance of the center would have a negative effect on the University. 2 332 Center Evaluation: The following elements of a charter or renewal document should be submitted to the Associate Dean for Research in the appropriate School or College for approval. 1. Statement of mission and strategic goals of the center and relation to the mission of the School or College. How does the center enhance the research portfolio and/or other needs of the unit? Any changes to the mission of the center should be incorporated since the last charter. 2. Dates for period of performance of re-charter (up to 5 years). 3. Letter from Dean of School/College summarizing center's role in the academic unit. 4. Provide the URL of the center website. Center websites must be hosted on Mason servers and be clearly identifiable as units of the university 5. List of names and titles of all contributing faculty, affiliates, collaborators and others. Please include the roles of these individuals such as Director, Associate Director, administrative support, etc. 6. Five year forward targets of sponsored research and other goals. What are the targets in terms of funding, outreach, conferences and other activities? 7. Sponsored funding profile or other significant accomplishments by year for the previous five years or period of performance. List all grants and contracts by amount. sponsor and dates of projects. If key individuals associated with grants are not Mason employees, list affiliation. For initial charters, please provide short (two page) biographical sketches for each active member of the center. 8. Summary of publications from the previous five year term or period of performance. Include only peer-reviewed research journal papers, books and proceedings. All publications must have dates (do not those under review). 9. Management plan for the center. How will members of the centers be selected, retained or dismissed? What are the expectations of active membership in the center? 1O. Essential resources requested. If any requests are made and approved by the Dean of the appropriate School or College, include the specific items (instruments, computers , salary support, space, etc.) 11 . Provide details of financial arrangements made within the academic unit (department and college) such as special rates on indirect costs, administrative support, etc. 3 333 12. Conclusions. Did the goals and targets meet expectations established for the period of performance? This is an essential element in the evaluation of renewals of charters. Flowchart for Research Center Approval Process. 1. Submit charter document to Associate Dean ror Research in School/College. I 2. Charter reviewed by Dean of College for endorsement. I 3. Endorsed charter forwarded to univeristy Standing Committee on Centers for review.· Approved charters submitted to Research Council. I 4. Recommended charters reviewed by the Research Council for final decision. 4 334 Attachment 8 New aculty/ Staff Expenditures 335 TOTAL frinoe benefits salaries Classified Positions frinoe benefits salaries Full-time faculty 9.00 FY18 12.00 FY19 12.00 FY20 12.00 FY21 12.00 FY22 12.00 FY23 12.00 FY24 12.00 FY25 12.00 FY26 TOTAL 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 $1,475,000 $621,123 336 $373,673 $1 ,977,480 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $2,565,585 $22,875,833 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 3.00 $150,000 $63,165 2.50 $125.000 $52,638 $150,000 $1,350,000 $1,800,000 $1 ,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $15,900,000 $46,035 $414,315 $552.420 $552,420 $552,420 $552,420 $552,420 $552,420 $552,420 $552,420 $4,879,710 1.00 FY17 Proposed New Faculty/Staff Expenditures Table of Contents APR - 6 2016 I)" Nature of Proposed Change.············································· ······ '$faie'C'6u'nqil of Higher Education Background ....................................... ... ...................... . ...... -..,_.,.....,....,_....__ _ _ _ __.. Purpose of Proposed Change....... ...... .............................. .. .................. 1 Rationale for Proposed Change ... . .. .. ........... .. . ... ......................... ........... 2 Curriculum/Degree Programs............. .. ...... .. ...................................... 2 Resources. .................. .. ....... . ...... . ...... .. ...... ... ... .... ........................ 2 Appendix A - George Mason University Organizational Chart ....... ................ 4 Appendix B- Law School Organizational Chart ......................................... 6 Appendix C- Announcement...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 337 1191 LS LS u APR - 6 2016 Institution George Mason University State Council of Higher Edi 1cation Nature of Proposed Change George Mason University requests permission to change the name of the George Mason University School of Law to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. In shortened form, it will be known as the Scalia Law School. This change will be in title only and will not impact the organizational structure of the university or the school. (Organizational charts are presented in Appendices A and B) The change will not alter the university's mission or curricular offerings. The change will not impact curricular offerings within the law school. The law school respectfully requests that the proposed name change be effective July 1, 2016. Background The law school traces its lineage back to the International School of Law, which was founded in 1972 as a private law school in Washington, D.C. The International School of Law moved to Arlington, Virginia, in 1977, and it was acquired in 1979 by George Mason University. The law school received provisional ABA approval in 1980 and full ABA accreditation in 1986. Since its inception, the law school has sought to bring a distinctive and creative approach to legal education and scholarship and has been in the forefront of curricular innovation. The law school has assembled a distinguished, interdisciplinary faculty, many of whom hold doctorates in economics, philosophy, political science or related fields. Consequently, the curriculum integrates economic and quantitative tools, stressing the application of the non-legal methods in legal contexts. That curriculum, combined with a rigorous research and writing program and all the experiential opportunities that arise because of the school's exceptional location, provide students correspondingly unique advantages in today's competitive employment market. In June 2015, the university named Henry N. Butler Dean of the School of Law. Under Dean Butler's leadership the law school articulated its goal to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). Purpose of Proposed Change The purpose of the proposed change is two-fold: (1) provide current and new students and the law school with opportunities that allow Mason to continue to distinguish itself as a world-class research university; and (2) to honor the late Justice Antonin Scalia as the embodiment of the law school's motto of "learn, challenge, lead." 338 Rationale for Proposed Change Once Dean Butler establish the "learn, challenge, lead" goal, he began vigorously pursuing new opportunities for the school and its students. On March 31, 2016, the university announced pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history and allow the school to establish three new scholarship programs. The gifts include $20 million that came to George Mason through an anonymous donor who asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. As noted by Dean Butler, "Justice Scalia' s name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law. His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." (Appendix C) University President Angel Cabrera observed, "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view. Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions and perspectives, is what higher education is all about." In recognition of the historic gift, the Board of Visitors approved the renaming of the school. Curriculum/Degree Programs The school oflaw currently offers a Juris Doctor degree, and two Master of Laws degrees in Law & Economics and Intellectual Property. In March, SCHEV authorized the creation of a Master of Laws degree in United States Law, which the school will offer once it receives ABA acquiescence in the degree. Shortly, the law school will seek SCHEV's approval for a Master of Laws degree in Global Antitrust Law & Economics. All of these programs will reside in the school under the new name. Resources George Mason University's foundational funds will be utilized for the costs associated with the name change. No additional resources are required to implement the change. An estimate $125,000 budget will be needed for the costs associated with changing and publicizing the name change. Program collateral Signage Print materials (stationary, business cards, etc.) Website Promotional items Publicity/Promotion $ 20,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 1,000 $ 34,000 $ 10,000 2 339 The school of law plans to allocate the entire $30,000,000 gift to increasing the quantity and quality of students at Mason Law for the next five entering classes. Each entering class from Fall 2016 to Fall 2020 will approximately $2,000,000 in scholarships (guaranteed for all three years of law school). Thus, the annual payout from George Mason University Foundation to George Mason University will be as follows: FY 2017: FY 2018: FY 2019: FY 2020: FY 2021: FY 2022: FY 2023: $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 The scholarships will result in additional resources available to the law school. The law school anticipates increasing support for experiential learning (clinics and extemships). The law school plans to hire additional faculty over the next few years to fill ( 1) slots created by recent departures and retirements, (2) fill slots in anticipation of retirements, and (3) increase diversity of faculty. The law school also will increase support for faculty research through the Center for the Study of the Administrative State and a new Center for Liberty and Law. School administration will not be changed with the title. 3 340 Appendix A I: {Illvl ill 1. \r :i ti. rn. . 341 , _..... Tl'-·..-·. .- ·.. .. - .....-..----·---,............... _ ............... .. . .. . Brad Edwards !rector ct Athletics Assl:Stant Vlce Prenlent & :omrron1cauonsand Marketing Renell Wynn Vlce President Stire G011ernment RelaUons Mark Smith Olrector L Pali Liberty Vice President G i Governor Unlve-slty Counsel Thomas Moncure .<:::-. :. Chief of Staff GCYemrre nt Relatlms Information Marc Fournier .Buslnw Operations, AuldPary Enterprises ExectAive Olre/.::··, Board of Visitors RenellWym Vice Presldert :omrrunkatimsand Marketing Mark Smith I Director PaiJ Liberty Vee President GCYemment and 'comrrunlty RelatlOns JuHen Wlfllams anpllance, Diversity and Ellies Vice President Vice Presldent Uriverstty Advancement and Al1J11ri Relations; Pre51dent d GMU FoundaUai Janet Bingham July 2016 Organizational Chart Structure of the University :_:;:;_,.:{:· Governor Director· Krasnow Institute for Dean . Volj!enau Scrool of Engineering Kennl!th san MlrkROtell GCll/ernmert, and International Affairs Interim 01!311 ·School of Poicy, Sarah Nutter .Dean. School ofBuslness .Dean -Antonin Scalla School of law Henry Butler ean -Sdiool For Conftlct Analysls & Rt!501utlon Kevin Avruch Riek Dal/ls ONn - College of Visual & Pefformlng Arts Peggy Acourls Dean· College of Science Dean· College of Humanities & Socia ISciences Deborah Zofia BlKr 343 ExectAlve Director d SmithsonlanMason Sdlool of Conserwtlon and Assistant Vire President Kathleen Johnson ln>tltutlmal Researth & Assessment Kris Smith _Associate PrOYOst Kimberly Eby oclate Provost Fac\Aty Devdopment & Enrichment ·Academe Administration Renate GiJlford Associate Provost University Librarian & ·Dean ofllbrarles JohnZ.ends Vacant AssoclatcVlcePresldent · Entrepreneurship & IMovatlon UrivcrSity life Rose Pascare U .Vice President Interim Vice Prelldent Reseall:h Claude Cloffi·Revllla Solon Slm1lons Thomas Prohaska .Dean· Honors Interim Via? PreJldent GlobalSlr.itegy .Dean - College of Heath & Human Services Enrollment Management Dal/Id Burge Hwnan Development Mark Ginsberg Vlce President Vacant learring & lnnov.rtton Vlce Pro\Ost MldleGe Marks 1\tadenic Affilirs Vk:e Prol.Olt 0 .Deiln ·College of EducaUon & . I L-Advanced Stu:ly I I ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l I I I I I I I I I I I I President, Academic Provost & Executive Vice . Mana·gement services· Director lntemal Audit & UNIVE1t51TY bfisON d Appendix I . T. 344 ro ....J c.+-- 0 0 0 .r:. u V') I +J s.... ro .r:. u ro c 0 p <'O ·c N ro bt) s.... 0 345 • - ro ....J 0 0 0 ..c. u Vl ·-ro u Vl c: c 0 .f..J c <( I t ro ..c. u ro c 0 ·p C'O N ·c ro b.O s..... .. 0 - 346 Appen 347 March 31, 2016 George Mason University receives $30 million in gifts, renames School of Law after Justice Antonin Scalia Largest combined gift in university's history will support new scholarship programs Arlington, VA- George Mason University today announces pledges totaling $30 million to the George Mason University Foundation to support the School of Law. The gifts, combined, are the largest in university history. The gifts will help .establish three new scholarship programs that will potentially benefit hundreds of students seeking to study law at Mason. In recognition of this historic gift, the Board of Visitors has approved the renaming of the school to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. "This is a milestone moment for the university," said George Mason University President Angel Cabrera. "These gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." Mason has grown rapidly over the last four decades to become the largest public research university in Virginia. The School of Law was established in 1979 and has been continually ranked among the top 50 law programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Justice Scalia, who served 30 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, spoke at the dedication of the law school building in 1999 and was a guest lecturer anbe university. He was a resident of nearby McLean, Virginia. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, his esteemed colleague on the Supreme Court for more. than two decades, said Scalia's opinions challenged her thinking and that naming the law school after him was a fine tribute. "Justice Scalia was a law teacher, public servant, legal commentator, and jurist nonpareil. As a colleague who held him in highest esteem and great affection, I miss his bright company and the stimulus he provided, his opinions ever challenging me to meet his best efforts with my own. It is a tribute altogether fitting that George Mason University,s law school will bear his name. May the funds for scholarships, faculty growth, and curricular development aid the Antonin Scalia School of Law to achieve the excellence characteristic of Justice Scalia, grand master in life and law," added Ginsburg. 9 348 "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law," said Law School Dean Henry N. Butler. "His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead. As a professor and jurist, he challenged those around him to be rigorous, intellectually honest, and consistent in their arguments." The combined gift will allow the university to establish three new scholarship programs to be awarded exclusively and independently by the university: Antonin Scalia Scholarship - Awarded to students with excellent academic credentials. A. Linwood Holton, Jr. Leadership Scholarship - Named in honor of the former governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have overcome barriers to academic success, demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, or have helped others overcome discrimination in any facet of life. F.A. Hayek Law, Legislation, and Liberty Scholarship-Named in honor of the 1974 Nobel Prize winner in economics, this scholarship will be awarded to students who have a demonstrated interest in studying the application of economic principles to the law. "The growth of George Mason University's law school, both"in size and influence, is a tribute to the hard work of its leaders and faculty members," said Governor Terry McAuliffe. "I am particularly pleased that new scholarship awards for students who face steep barriers in their academic pursuits will be named in honor of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, an enduring and appropriate legacy for a man who championed access to education for all Virgjnians." The scholarships will help Mason continue to be one of the most diverse universities in America. "When we speak about diversity, that includes diversity of thought and exposing ourselves to a range of ideas and points of view," said Cabrera "Justice Scalia was an advocate of vigorous debate and enjoyed thoughtful conversations with those he disagreed with, as shown by his longtime friendship with Justice Ginsburg. That ability to listen and engage with others, despite having contrasting opinions or perspectives, is what higher education is all about." The gift includes $20 million that came to George Mason through a donor who approached Leonard A. Leo of the Federalist Society, a personal friend of the late Justice Scalia and his family. The anonymous donor asked that the university name the law school in honor of the Justice. "The Scalia family is pleased to see George Mason name 10 349 its law school after the Justice, helping to memorialize his commitment to a legal education that is grounded in academic freedom and a recognition of the practice oflaw as an honorable and intellectually rigorous craft/' said Leo. The gift also includes a $10 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, which supports hundreds of colleges and universities across the COWltry that pursue scholarship related to societal well-being and free societies. "We're excited to support President Cabrera and Dean Butler's vision for the Law School as they welcome new students and continue to distinguish Mason as a world-class research university," said Charles Koch Foundation President Brian Hooks. The name change is pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. A formal dedication ceremony will occur in the fall. About George Mason George Mason University is Virginia's largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 33,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility. About the Mason Schoo) of Law The George Mason University School of Law is defined by three words: Learn. Challenge. Lead. The goal is to have students who will receive an outstanding legal education (Learn), be taught to critically evaluate prevailing orthodoxy and pursue new ideas (Challenge), and, ultimately, be well prepared to distinguish themselves in their chosen fields (Lead). About Faster Farther-The for George Mason University Faster Farther is about securing Mason's place as the intellectual cornerstone of our region and a global leader in higher education. We have a goal to raise $500 million through 2018. 11 350 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Rebecca Bucchieri Tuesday, April 05, 2016 3:04 PM Board of Visitors Stephanie Groff Petition Opposing Name Change to Antonin Scalia School of Law Petition Opposing Name Change to Antonin Scalia School of Law.pdf Dear Board of Visitors, Attached below you will find a petition with 266 signatures of some of the b1ightest students and ahunni of George Mason UniYersity School of Law opposing the name change to Atnonin Scalia School of Law. Other signatories include concemed friends. family. and Virginia state delegates. The number of signatories is growing by the minute. evidencing that Dean Butler's quote :from this Bloomberg news article that "a few students ... are concerned about it" is outright wrong. Opposition is much greater than that. These passionate signatories have also included hundreds of comments painting a vivid picmre of how monumental of a mistake the administration has made and why IJ1e school name should i·emain unchanged. As a 2015 GMUSL alumna. I find the name change to be an outrageous and blatantly incorrect reflection of the student body at GMUSL. Momencs after hearing about this proposal last week, I quickly created this petition to oppose chis misstep in judgment and to provide an outlet for others to organize around this issue. I have also written a statement accompanying the petition on behalf of t11e signatories, summarizing our opposition and reasoning. I will be sending this petition out to every person in leadership at GMUSL as well as at the University. I will also be contacting the media. The administration may have ignored students and alumni in the process of making this decision. but we would appreciate if they listen to us now. I believe we deserve thal much. Respectfully. Rebecca Bucchieri Juris Doctor. 2015 George Mason University Schooi of Law 603 748 0955 1 351 George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22201 April 5, 2016 Dear Dean Henry Butler, Dean Craig Lerner, Dean Bruce Kobayashi, Dean David Rehr, President Angel Cabrera, and the leadership of George Mason University School of Law: The undersigned 266 students, alumni, and concerned family and friends strongly oppose the reckless and polarizing decision to change the name of George Mason University School of Law to Antonin Scalia School of Law. Naming our school after Antonin Scalia deeply misrepresents the diverse student body and alumni that you have worked so diligently to cultivate and keep connected to the school. Learning about Antonin Scalia and reading his penned opinions as part of a well-rounded legal education is one thing, but branding the entire student body with his divisive and polarizing name is entirely another. lt is uncalled for, irresponsible, and deeply disappointing. It is a disgrace. The administration's foremost focus should be on strengthening the integrity of the legal education its students receive and on ensuring its students will be successful in their future career pursuits. Naming the school after Antonin Scalia for the price tag of $30 million says many things about the school, none of which demonstrate a commitment to the correct priorities. Of the dire consequences that this name change will trigger are the following: There are many legal jobs and fields of work where a law school graduate bearing a school name commemorating Antonin Scalia will be put at an immediate disadvantage because of the divisive and often discriminatory views Scalia represents; Alumni will refuse to donate money to an institution that relegates such a polarizing figure ; Prospective students will be deterred from attending the school because they do not wish for their J.D. to be marred by Antonin Scalia' s name; The diversity of students attending GMUSL with differing political views and ideological opinions will plummet, and the law school will suffer as result of a narrow minded and homogenous student body and faculty. Name change aside, what is equally as troubling as naming the school after someone whose values further alienated already marginalized minorities and underrepresented groups, is that the administration so deeply undervalues the opinions and concerns of its students and alumni. That the administration did not care to consult with us about this decision showcases why it is unwise for students and alumni to place any confidence in the administration' s ability to keep our best interest as future leaders and lawyers in mind. This is deeply concerning. We deserve transparency at a school that, after all, cost many of us decades of student loan debt, years of tireless hard work, and endless sleepless nights away from family and friends while working towards our J.D.-a J.D. that is now significantly compromised in integrity by the name our school will bear. 352 The undersigned 266 students. alumni, and concemed family and friends are united in opposing this name change. From th.is group of petitioners are alumni from as far back as the class of 1990 who will revoke all future donations to the school, to cmTent students who are ah-eady making proactive plans to transfer, to prospective studems who will no longer consider the school as an optiou for their legal education. to a concerned Virginia state delegate. We implore you to read these names and comments and to rethlnk yom decision. You may have deemed our opinions insignificant in the process of making this monUlllentally damaging decision. but we demand you consider them now. You made a mistake-one that will reflect poorly upon GMUSL and that bas planted penuanent distrust of th.is administration in your students and alumni. Though he may have had an incisive legal mind, the world wilJ soon reflect. on Antonin Scalia-and by extension our school-as a relic of regressive and disparaging thinking. Please take the time to read through these names. You will recognize many of them as some of your brightest students and alumni. The accompanying conunents that the signatories to this letter have left for you paint a vivid pictme of why this decision should be revoked. If you would like to continue this rebecca.bucchieri@gmail.com and from you. email Rebecca Bucchieri at We look forward to hearing Respectfi.tlly. Gwendolyn S Cornwell Caimen Green Chai-tie McClelland Austin Lightner Eve Tilley-Coulson Saiba Kamal Dan Sapienza Kayla (Florio) Robe11s Alumni Current Sn1dent 2017 Current Sn1dent 2018 Current Student 2017 Current Student 2018 Almnni 2015 Current Sn1dent 2018 Attorney CmreIH Student 2018 Friend Brother of sh1dent Concerned law student Current Student 2018 Current Student Dec. 2016 Alumni 2O15 Alumni CutTent Student 2018 Alumni 2009 Cunent Student 2018 Current Sn1dent 2016 Alumni2013 rbragg05@gmail.com Gwendolynsara@gmail.com laprez87@gmail.com cllarlie.e.mcclellaud@gmail.com Auzzieroo@comcst.net ebtilley@gmail.com Saibak@grnail.com dan.sapienza@gmail.com Robertskaylain@gmail.com 2 353 Meagan Ashley Kirchner Erin A. 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Alumn i 2014 Alumn i 2007 Alumni 2015 Alumni 2007 Alumni 2015 Current Student Current Student 20 16 Alumni 20 13 Current Student 2018 Georgetown Law Student Alumni 2008 Current Student 20 17 Current Student 2017 Alumni 2005 Alumni 20 13 Alumni 2007 Current Student 2018 Alumni 20 10 Current Student 20 16 Current Student 20 17 Berkeley Law Grad 2015 Spouse of Alumni Applicant Alumni 2010 VA resident Alumni 2015 Current Student 2018 twitter petitioner Current Student 2016 Concerned citizen Alumni 2015 Current Student 2018 Alumni 200 11 Alumni 20 13 Alumni 2014 Alumni 2015 Current Student 2017 MP A Student 2012 Current Student 2016 Alumni 1986 Current Student 20 L8 Current Student 20 16 Georgetown Student 2017 Outside Spectator mkidwel2@gmail.com efennerty@luvaascobb.com EterryOO@gmai I.com amedwin@gmai I.com jasonsarfati@gmail.com Altbender@gmai I.com bjp4 l@georgetown.edu oliviafines@gmaiI.com unc_spark@hotmail.com mark@murrayosorio.com jaimy.lewis@gmail.com kat@mindspillage.org melissamtrent@gmai I.com eriq uitecontrary@gma iI.com juli.porto@gmail.com mlduggan@gmail.com rebecca.bucch ieri@gmai I.com hignatiou@ao I.com davedeubler@twc.com david.clark 1109@gmail.com Tfraser22@aol.com znazarei @mason live.gmu.edu wwalker6@masonl ive.gmu.edu ehawkin3@gmu.edu brandon.w.corbett@gmail.com barrister4 l @yahoo.com ryd5@gmai l.com nope@nope.com 3 354 Geoffrey Wistow Debra Freyman Caroleigh Newman Beth cacciotti Alli son Leight Morrow Lauren Salter-Mee Jarrod Wadsworth Jeremiah Bowers Amanda Hine David Cacciotti Jeremy Horne Patrick Austin Bridgit Nelson Brenda H Quick Alumn i Cristina Prelle Carrick Baugh Terria Bowser Jordan Dolson Vanessa Anderson Rebecca Naomi Warsinsky Mary Katherine Grob James L. 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Malawet Alyssa Coffey Divya Shenoy Alumni 2013 Current Student 20 I 7 parent of an amazing alumni Alumni 20 15 Current Student 2018 Parent of a student Alumni Alumni 20 13 Alumni Alumni Alumn i 2006 Parent of student Spouse of current student Current Student 20 18 Alumni 2013 Alumni Conscientious Objector Current Student Current Student 2018 Alumn i Current Student 2017 Alumni 2010 Current Student 20 17 GMU Undergrad Alumni Current Student 201 8 Current Student 20 19 Current Student 20 18 Spouse of a student Human Being Accepted applicant Current Student 20 17 Current Student 201 6 Friend of Alumni Alumni 2001 Alumni 2015 Friend of future graduate Alum ni 1990 Current Student 20 18 Friend of student Professor of Law Current Student 2018 Current Student Alumni 2015 Alumni 2007 geoffrey.wistow@gmai I.com debj oebecca@comcast.net caroleighnewman@yahoo.com Bethmurs@yahoo.com musicalmorrow@gmail.com Laurensaltermee@gmai I.com Jwadswo l @gmail.com jbowers2@gmu.edu akh 199@gmail.com Dmcacciotti@yahoo.com Jh4894@hotmai I.com paust003@gmai I.com Shuggrant@msn.com Brendahq uick@yahoo.com a@aol.com cristina.prel le@gmai I.com Carrick.baugh@gmai I.com Terriabowser@gmail .com soupcity l 5@yahoo.com andersonvanessaj@gmai I.com rebecca.warsin sky@gmail.com marykgrob@gmail.com jlsmartl 957@yahoo.com Tkeith2467@aol.com Soph iestarchman@gmai I.com stuartmalawer@msn.com acoffey4@mason Iive.gmu.edu dshenoy76@yahoo.com 4 355 Jessica Hoppe Woods William B. Fisher Paul Dalton Patrick J. Curran Jr. Barret Claunch Dr. Nancy Dalton Hall Meghan Capps Daniel Press Dave Jakes Joe Bucchieri Brian Harris Phyllis Freiman Paul Freiman Emily Parker Symone Walker Kenneth Plum Valerie Hill Julie Lynne Groff Mark Groff Elena Cirmizi Brendan Daniel McAloon Rachel Redfern Karen Yankosky Mike S. Ryu Hayley Groff Teresa Turyn Bloom Chri stina Sandwen Tracy Swift Kaitlin Edleman Abbe Lisa Reis Rebecca Morgan Victoria Calderon Matthew Weinstein Kristen Bergh Michael J. 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Milani Daniel Moyer Jonathan Koltz 2013 2015 2013 2013 2010 Alumni 2003 Alumni Alumni 2008 Alumni 2014 2011 20 13 201 3 201 2 1990 Alumni 2009 Arlington resident Alumni 201 2 Alumni 2006 Alumni 20 13 Alumni 2011 Alumni 2006 Current Student 20 16 Alumni 1994 Current Student 20 18 Alumni 1984 Current Student Frie nd of alumni Alumni Alumni Alumni Alumni Alumni 2013 2013 1988 20 13 2007 Deltasol@comcast.net j uddaltman@gmail.com rose.e.ander@gmai I.com kyra.smerkanich@gmail.com maryams.elsayed@gmail.com daniel.t.rodriguez@gmail.com aurora-rodriguez@Iive.com erinkbartlett@gmai I.com frankgulino@gmail.com Bryan@Kalicki.net cynth ia.gayton@gayton-law.com kjsubraman ian@gmaiI.com Rebecca. Hartrick@gmai I.com jasonllangford@gmail.com Sean .m ichael .cody@gmai I.com afaraha@gmai I.com jennieslee@gmai l.com kim@kburnham law .com vanessashakib@gmai I.com kbmartin83@gmail.com Ashepard42@gmai I.com dave.obuchow icz@gma iI.com Wides@ rnanassaslaw.com drewnauer@grnai I.com Casize@grnail.com Crs.plc@gmail.com joseph. bai n@grnai I.corn rachel .e. viele@grnaiI.com cfu lton3@grnu.edu deborah penza@grnai I.com Jatirnberlake@grnail.com Tschapman@venable.com L isabrownva@grna i I.corn rnecadette@grnai I.com RShapiro@hsinjurylaw.com sam. she line@grnail.com jgreenb8@grnu.edu genevieve.jeanette.miller@gmail.com stevendos@hotrnai I.com drnoyer8@gmaiI.com Jonkoltz@grnail.com 6 357 Courtney Dow Victoria Chamberlin Ralph Lohmann Bret Lewis Alumni 2000 C urrent Student Alumni Alumni 1983 Alumni 2007 courtney.dow@fema.dhs.gov Vchamber@masonlive.gmu.edu rlohmann@gma il.com bretc lewis@gma iI.com COMMENTS: "Will George Mason Law School now be referred to as the Antonin Scalia School of Law? If so, I am deeply disappointed and saddened by this news. While Justice Scalia was a brilliant man, I did not agree w ith the vast majority of his holdings and would not have attended a school named after him. Th is school is already known for its conservative students and faculty. This name change will be even further discourage liberal students from attending George Mason. This school would suffer from a further lack of diversity. I hope this thi s just an April Fools joke." "Name change is sure to stifle diversity in adm issions" "A lthough Justice Scalia had a brilliant legal mind, his homophobic and racist tendencies wi ll forever tarnish his legacy. Associating your law school with this bigot will make many of your prospective students feel unwelcomed and further marginalized." "My daughter while she respects Justice Scalia did not agree with many of his opinions and would not have chosen to go to a law school that was named after him if she were just now applying." "Antonio Scalia was a bigot and a homophobic at best. I would never have applied to any school with his name in the title." "This is extremely upsetting. r do not want the school I am getting a degree from to be from a person who has made so many disparaging remarks about minorities. I still expect my degree to say George Mason University School of Law." "This name change is not representative of GMU Law as a whole and is extremely polarizing and inappropriate." "Though this Scalia was a well know Jurist, he is not representative of the school's ideology at large. Some of his most recent opinions are out right disgusting and harms minorities, and the poor. Th is wi ll do nothing for our standing withi n the legal commun ity, but only attract a specific type of political leaning students. This is not leading the community at large but on ly attracti ng a s ingle sect of the legal-political spectrum. I am no longer MASON Proud ..... the students should have been consu lted." "I turned down a full ride at another school to go to Mason. Not Scalia. r want my money back if this happens." 7 358 "I disagree w ith the decision to rename George Mason Law. If such decis ion is to be made, it ought to take into cons ideration the student body's views and the views of the faculty. A name change cannot be made in secret and announced via social media after the fact. r cannot believe that the deans of our school are willing to make a naming decision w ithout regard to the student body's feedback. As a public school, GMU Law should lead by example and embody principles of democracy. GMU Law should strive to promote a market place of ideas that can only be achieved through a di verse student body. A diverse student body cannot be attracted with a label that turns away all moderates. Furthermore, dictating a name for the school without notice or comment is straight up dictatorial. Students are part of this school now and in the future. We have a say. My opinion matters. I hope this is an April fool ' s joke. That's how disappointed I am by this decis ion. And, so are many of my peers. Respectfully, A GMU Law Student" "I would not have chosen to attend a school named after Justice Scalia. As one of what's already only a few black students in attendance at Mason, thi s is a huge slap in the face in light of hi s comments regarding our intelligence and abilities as students. It's embarrassing that Mason has chosen to endorse these condescending & rac ist views, and it demonstrates a complete disregard & ongoing lack of concern fo r students like me. If the goal is to further decrease diversity at Mason & alienate members of the student body, this is surely a step in the right direction." "It is offensive to women and homosexuals and many many many people as there was NO transparency about this decision that w ill highly impact the value of my degree." "Justice Scalia offended a lot of people, including myself, and a lot of worthy students who otherwise like ly would have applied to this law school won't in the future as a result if this name change goes through. T his w ill cause a significant decrease in the schoo l's ranking." "Justice Scalia does not represent the values to which law students should aspire." "To not even allow current students to weigh in on a name change is disgraceful. Having to list the Antonin School of Law as the school I attended for law school will ultimately hurt my job prospects when seeking work in the public interest. I am extremely disappointed in the adm inistration." "T his is horri ble and I'm really heartbroken about this. I was proud to have attended Gmu but wi ll not be after this name change. I am a lso very concerned about the future ofGmu. lfthis name does change, I will not want anything to do w ith thi s school, in fact it's rather embarrassing. I respect Scalia's views and opinio ns but I don't think that means the school should be named after him." "Not only does it represent an affront to students who may strongly disagree with the late Justice Scalia on a multitude of grounds, but it would force students to declare that they got the ir law degree from ASSLaw. Absolutely ridiculous, shamefu l, and a disservice to the students." "I will now forever be associated with a politically divisive figure on my resume. I would never have come to this school if that would be the case. I sincerely believe that my future job prospects are forever tainted because I w ill always be associated with Scalia as the political figure and not Scalia the justice. I 8 359 cannot believe that the administration unilaterally made a change to a name that will affect my future after I don't have the opportunity to transfer. And a ll of this without letting the students know." "This decision is not only arbitrary and capricious in all aspects, but it is an insult to the tuition-paying students whose money wi ll now be re-directed to re-branding efforts even after a considerab le amount of money appears to have been spent on branding and marketing materials in advance of the 2015-20 16 academic year." "This wi ll sign ificantly reduce divers ity in applicants. Justice Scalia's was a grate justice but his views on minorities and the LGBT community were abhorrent. Anyone who is a part of those commun ities or who cares about the people on those communities will not want to apply to this school. If I had known I would graduate from the ASSOL I would not have applied. I sincerely hope there is an option not to have hi s name on my diploma." "I think it is a serious branding misstep - not worth the $20 million point of sale over the long haul for the institution." "As a student who will be directly affected by this change, I was not consulted or even properly informed of this change. What kind of values does this school hold itself to? Further, I have a lways defended Mason's conservative leaning staff and professors by maintaining that the student popu lation is diverse. T hi s w ill tota lly limit the diversity of our student population and the possible j ob opportunities. Jn addition, 1 will not want to refer to my school as the ASSOL. This is unacceptable." "Completely unannounced, absolutely without warning, at a poor time, and of questionable taste." "At the end of my 1L, I came extremely c lose to transferring back to my alma mater, GW. 1 now regret my decision not to more than I can even describe. Mason has made a selfish decis ion that benefits the admin istration and has the very real potential to harm the students. Can you imagine a student who wants to work in some kind of civil rights field being asked in an interview why they chose a school name after a staunch opponent of basic human rights? As a member of this school, not to mention the esteemed Law Review and Moot Court, I am dismayed. 1 wi ll share this dismay w ith everyone I know and encourage any potential law students to avoid this school." "I would never have gone to this school if I had known about this new name. I do n't want my JD to be associated w ith such a divis ive Justice. If this name change happens I'll never donate a s ingle cent to the new school." "Justice Scalia was undoubtedly an influential and bri lliant jurist. But he was also a divisive figure. He was on the wrong s ide of history on marriage equa lity and LGBT rights more broadly. He used untempered and offens ive rhetoric toward the LGBT community in several of his opinions. This name change sends the wrong message to prospective students. As a gay man, I would be ashamed and embarrassed to have graduate fro m law school named after Justice Scalia." " So much for recruiting a diversified student body or helping students to get jobs in liberal areas ... 9 360 It's going to ruin the school" "I am about as moderate as they come. Naming a public law school after anyone who has such strong ideological underpinnings is not a good idea. I would feel the same way if it was RBG Law. Keep the law school about education. Now instead of being known for our incredible antitrust program or five amazing journals, or moot court competitions, people will only recognize Mason for the name it carries, not the accomplishments of the students and faculty." "Thi s is a shame for a public school to be named after one of the most conservative people in history. I will transfer if this goes through." "See, e.g., Lawrence v. Texas (Scalia, J., dissenting); Obergefell v. Hodges (Scalia, J., dissenting)" "Why inject such blatant politics into this institution? 1t will undoubtedly alienate potential applicants and upset a lumni/ donors." "C'mon. You'll lose out on a host of bright students because of that name alone. Not sure $30 million is enough to push GMU up in the rankings, and I don't know if it wi ll be enough to survive the lost student tuition as the applicant pool gets sma ller. Also, I want my new diploma to be pink, w ith sparkles, and say "ASSOL" prominently in the center." "Justice Scalia was a backwards-thinking racist. I am appalled and embarrassed by this name change by an administration that considered only the most ardent conservative students' (unspoken?) wishes. I am truly disappointed and am seriously considering a transfer so that my money will not support such an institution." "It is a very politically motivated change, that does not reflect the diverse point of views of the student body. Furthermore it harms future j ob prospects for students by damaging the school's reputation. " "With l 00% certainty, I would have chosen to go e lsewhere had the name been in place during my own applications process. The name of the school says a lot about what the school values. In 20 16, the vast maj ority of law students do value things that Scalia vehemently criticized. Comparing homosexua lity to incest or child pornography has nothing to do with "textual ism" and everything to do with being condescendingly ignorant." "#ass law" "Judge Scalia was too polarizing to name your state-funded law school after. " "These 30 pieces of s ilver are going to be cold comfort when half the employers in the area start tossing GMU resumes off their desks." "I didn't come to this school to represent or be represented by a Supreme Court justice who has done more to regress society than advance it, and could scarcely be consistent in his own views on textualism and how to use it." 10 361 "The least I can do is fight against a blatant attempt to turn my school into a conservative policy shop. Plus, #ASS LAW? Did you really not think this through?" "The acronym is terrible and I would like to be taken serious ly by employers that may not hire me now" "I am disturbed to read that today's news of a name change to the Law School is not an April Fool's Day joke. Regardless of what one thinks of the late Justice Scalia, he had no connection w ith the school and is not for many of us students as inspirational historically as George Mason himself. We matriculated at GMUSL because it is a great school that albeit the right-leaning tendencies is welcoming and rigorous for students ofall political persuasions, and not inextricably linked to a particular political philosophy. I reject any name change and want to ensure that my forthcoming diploma reflects the GMUSL name. How cou ld such an action be taken w ith no notice and comment from current and past students?" "I respect Justice Scalia and his views, but this is poorly timed and inappropriate. Also, the law school is associated with an historical figure and undergraduate university that already provide a good name. It should not be changed without good reason." " It would make ya'll into ASS Law. And that's just sad." "I have respect for his influence, but none for his treatment of women and minorities, nor for his hand in politicizing the Supreme Court. He is a man to be respected for many reasons, but if the school chooses to honor him and his legacy in this way then GMU will face uproar as if enshrining the confederate flag in the Virginia capital." " It'd be ASS law lol" " Excessive politicization of a public school; decision made e ntirely without student input or even acknowledgment" "J ustice Scalia stands for everything that I, and other rational logical people, am against. I do not want to say I have a law degree from Scalia Schoo l of Law, it completely undermines my credibi lity. I wil l not be donating a dime of my money to school and will not be participating in any activities anymore. It's a shame." "The student body, a large percentage of which would likely disagree w ith Justice Scalia's views and decisions, was not consulted on the name change before it was announced." " Please don't." "Justice Scal ia was a brilliant mind but a controversial figure. I do not feel it's appropriate to name the law school after someone so divisive." "This change has significantly devalued my legal education . It's embarrassing and unfathomable that the administration thought this name change was a good idea. Name recognition, continuity, and not looking 11 362 like foo ls is a much better way to increase enrollment than changing the name to honor someone who might be more recognizable than George Mason. Antonin Scal ia had no ties to George Mason Law and the name change now makes the school sound like it is on or with lower tier schools such as "Thomas Cooley". Not to mention that changing the name to honor Scalia a month after his death because an anonymous donation asked for it makes it look li ke the school is desperate and scraping for money, and wi ll do anythi ng to get it, inc luding caving to desires of an anonymous donor without tru ly thinking about what wi ll actually increase the reputation and value of t he George Mason Law education. This is a disturbing turn of events and I can honestly say that if the school fo llows through w ith the name change, I w ill never again donate my time or money for the benefit of the institution." "Negative association and depreciation of value of degree." " [ am beyond disappointed in my a lma mater. I just fini shed my shareholder buy-in and was set to resume making donations to GMUSL; I w ill not be doing that now." " Please see if we can organize a time to demonstrate in front of the school our strong objection to this name change. 1 wi ll g lad ly attend. Our res istance to this change deserves to be equally newsworthy." "Regardless of any personal fee lings towards Justice Scalia, naming our school after a political figure who evokes such intense and div ided sentiments from the public -- including c lients, employers, and coworkers -- does a disservice to a ll GMU students; past, current, and future." " Mason Law at its best is a community of diverse opinions. Honoring a jurist, brilliant as he was, who actively promoted bigotry and did not respect the opinions of others goes against what I believe our commun ity stands for. Th is wi ll also turn off non-conservative future applicants and create a more homogenous learning environment, which is bad for education and also bad for bus iness." " I stand in solidarity with GMU Law BLSA in opposing this name change. Antonin Scalia is celebrated by on ly some in the legal communi ty. For others, his legacy was one of derision, discrimination, and denigration. Nam ing a law school after thi s figure affirms to students of color (who Justice Scalia believed generally did not belong in the Ivy League) that their lives and voices do not matter and w il l be underserved ." "Dear GMUSL: I am shocked to learn of th is name change. 1 am not a conservative and attended GMU viewing it as a state school, open to a ll - but w ith th is change, yo u may as well write "Conservatives Only Need Apply" on your appl ications. Scalia is a high ly controversial figure who is not representative of those who should be your potential student body - and by that I mean, everyone should feel welcomed to apply and attend Mason Law. Nam ing the law school after one of the most conservative justices we've seen on the Supreme Court sends the wrong message to your former, current, and (potential) future students. The LGBT community, women, and minorities are highly unlikely to have any interest in matriculating to the newly named school. .. I guess Mason is g iving up on diversity? That's tru ly shameful. A lso, and I hate to po int out the obvious, but is Mason real ly considering going from George Mason University School of Law (GMUSL) to Antonin Scal ia School of Law (ASS Law)?! Please reconsider th is disastrous decision and do the right thing. I know the un iversity received a large sum of money ... 12 363 that's great, but did you fight fo r another compromise or did you fold at the endowment? As a GMUSL alum, I wi ll be embarrassed to know my university made this grave mistake. Sincerely, O livia Fines (formerly Kun kler, C lass of 2008)" "ASSLaw.... " "Also, I rarely ever agreed with Scalia nor thought that he was a shining example of legal scholarsh ip." " Scalia is a divis ive and controvers ia l figure. His comments just in recent me mory have al ienated homosexuals and racial minorities . Education needs to be inclusive and Scalia is exc lusive of all who don't meet his o utdated conception of a c lassic American. The schoo l cannot purport to take diversity seriously now. I am embarrassed by this decision to sell our school to the highest bidder. It displays a lack of integrity. The school's decision to not consult the alumni or student body is also cyn ical--the administration knew that the decision would not fly if stakeholders were consulted. I do not plan to continue donating to the school." "ASSoL, ASS Law? That's not where I go to school. Repl acing the name of a founding father with a ba re ly dead bigot and naming a diversity scho larship after him? This is a disgrace and makes me ashamed to be a Mason Law student." " I apprec iated George Mason for the excelle nt legal education in many legal schools of thought; 1 do not ide ntify as a conservative or a liberal, and am happy to have gone somewhere that was not simply an echo c hamber of views, and to have learned from and discussed with others whose ideas I respect even as J disagree w ith them. But I do not respect Antonin Scalia--he is a polarizing figure, whose views do not represent the best of conservative tho ught; even many who generally agree with him find themselves apologizing fo r some of his more extreme remarks. I doubt I would have made the decision to attend a school that named itself after this man: it is an e mbarrass ing association and one that w ill affect my own re putation in the future, particularly as my career has involved working with civil liberties organizations . T here is no chance I will donate to the Antonin Scalia schoo l in the future or recommend that others attend; I am sure there are many like me, and I am deep ly di sappo inted in this decision." " I applied to, and am a proud student at, George Mason School of Law (I am currently refusing to acknowledge the new name). The fact that the board changed the school's name without so much as consulting the student body is despicable." "Antoni n Scalia did not believe that women shou ld be afforded the same rights as men. To rename a school that produces such excellent female lawyers after this man would be a discredit both to the students and to the school. " " Way too soon to determine Scalia's legacy, regardless of your political affi liation. Additional ly, Scalia's opinions won't age well a nd the school wi ll face criticism for its name in 2050 forcing it back to GMU Law once again." "We rece ive a $ 10 million contribution from the Koch Foundation and cha nge our name to "Antonin Scalia School of Law" (ASSoL, for those of you who did not think that through) in the same press 13 364 release? The politics are obvious and not what I want associated with my degree. How is renaming our school from that of a Founding Father and Virginian to a Supreme Court Justice whose only Virginia tie is that he taught at UVA good for students and alumni of GMU?" " I am very upset with this deci sion. I came to GMUSL knowing that it is a conservative law school. I decided that it was worth it based on its reputation and the financial help that I received. I was appalled to find out that two of my professors are openly racist and sexist and that any views that po int in the liberal direction are not tolerated. While I am aware that there are many, many conservatives who do not share these views, I was shocked to find that my professors do. By taking money from Charles Koch and an anonymous donor, the school has taken their interpretation of the conservative viewpoint too far. I am angry that the school did not take students opinions in to account. I am angry that I have to look for transfer opportunities. I am angry that if I do not transfer I will be graduating from a law school named after Scalia. I am angry that even fewer liberal students will attend GMUSL. I am angry that the administration decided to let money get in the way of what is best for our school. I never would have applied to a school named after Scalia." " It seems to be apparent that the student body was not included in this decis ion, that om ission by the schools administration demonstrates a complete disregard to those most impacted by such a change. They should be allowed to determine the renaming of the school they attend, this will have an impact on how they are perceived by the greater society that they are entering upon graduation." " I don't believe Anton Scalia or renaming the law school in his honor will do justice to the core values of the school, nor will it help us stay tied to the larger George Mason Community. I will write more if needed lam appalled at the board and the Dean's split-second decision to cast off the name of a founding father in place of a justice who died within the month all in order to cash in on possible grant money." " I don't want the school associated with his conservative views. I think this would be a disadvantage for those of us who want to go into politics." " he's a racist!" "A change of this magnitude really should've been brought before the alumni and students in a more thoughtful way. This name change doesn't just impact the future of the program but impacts the reputation of the degree for thousands of alumni who have been blindsided by this. To vote on such a controversial change such as this without so much as a postcard in the mail or an email or a call fo r comments on the website is underhanded, unexpected and extremely disheartening." " ASLSGMU would be better than ASSLGMU." "Even if we were to disregard his ultra-conservative leanings, Antonin Scalia's opinions for the court were nothing but bombast and hyperbole not rooted in anything a reasonable legal or legis lative expert would call an analysis of the law or the Constitution itself." " I do not want my law degree to be associated with such polarizing figure. " 14 365 "Throwing away the name of a fo unding father in favor of a polarizing judic ia l figure just for money is myopic and disrespectfu l to those of us who have labored long and hard to establish the stellar reputation the school now enjoys partly resulting from our accomplishments and community standing. I guess it was all for nothing." " Money sho uld not be a greater priority than creating a safe and inclusive environment for ALL students." "If my JD listed "Antonin Scalia School of Law" and I had locked in for a JD from "George Mason School of Law" I would sue you for your "bait and switch " false advertis ing." "This is an insult to a ll the students, woman and men who worked, studied and put their efforts to move thinking to a forward motion - this cannot be al lowed - this is a travesty of logic and equality - Keep George Mason as George Mason" "First and foremost, I oppose any name change regardless of who it is named for because a change of name makes me, as an a lumni, feel disconnected with the school 1 graduated from and the generations that w ill graduate in the future. Given the nature of Scalia's jurisprudence, I am also deeply concerned about the diversity of the school in the future. When I was student there, we were making strides towards becoming more inclusive and more representative of minorities and different types of viewpoints, and I worry this progress will be destroyed." " I d id not sign up to attend Scalia Law of School. T here was no student input in this decision. " "There are others w ho more represent the idea ls of a law scho lar. Ones that don't base their dec is ions on their re ligion. And the ASS acronym is the worst. I would ask that my fema le fri ends especially not g ive money to a uni versity named after someone who treated them so poorly. " "As an al umni of the institution I cannot support a name change to support a person that was so actively vigilant about promotion oppression and stripping people of their rights." "Stop selling your integrity, it cheapens my degree." "Justice Scalia used his position to further his religious beliefs and wad not strict Constitutional interpretations. Plus Antonin Scalia School (ASS) is not an appealing acronym for recru iting the next generation of legal minds." "The lack of transparency by the board is disrespectfu l to the students. T hey should have had a voice before it was announced right when the board made the ir decision. Many students chose Mason as their school and now t his w ill hurt current students w ho wi ll have to explain to potential employers what happened to the name of the school as it won't have the recognition "George Mason Law" has." 15 366 '"'We now have classes in the law and ... the law and literature, the law and feminism, the law and poverty, the law and economi cs ... take the bread and butter courses. Do not take, ' law and women,' do not take ' law and poverty,' do not take ' law and anything. "' - Justice Antonin Scalia. Yes, our law school, best known for its law and economics program, just named itself after a guy w ho thought law and econom ics was complete rubbish (insert face palm). In addition to Justice Scalia's disdai n for law and econ, he has no discernible connection to Mason Law and developed a reputat ion for making bigoted and incendiary remarks about women, minorities, etc., etc. #NotmyASSol" "This change does not seem to be in concert with the culture of George Mason University . The one thing that drew me there was the openness and diversity - the respect for differences. That does not seem to be what Justice Scalia represented." "There are many, many others who deserve th is honor more. " "This is incredi bly unfair for current students. I believe strongly that any current student who cannot transfer should be able to graduate from George Mason Law, the school they agreed to attend." "Selecting a law school is, in effect, selecting the brand that you w ish to represent in your future legal endeavors. When l chose to attend Mason Law, I was proud of the school I was committing to. Today marks the first day that has changed. If this name change takes effect, I will be ashamed to say I attend Antonin Scalia School of Law." "This was poorly done. And it is polarizing and a lienating. I expected better than this." "Scalia did not stand for what this University seems to think he did. I hope every single student in my c lass transfers. I will be apply ing to multiple schools in the area tomorrow. " " It is offensive to people of color and wi ll certain ly hinder the di versification process that Mason has begun." "This is literally making me sick you wou ld do thi s to these kids. They d idn't sign up to attend Scal ia School of Law, they came to GMU law. I will be pulling my small contribution to the Uni vers ity I give annually." " I feel that this change will damage the reputation of the school and will have an adverse effect on the students' ability to obtain employment in this tough legal climate. We did not sign up to go to a school associated with one of the most divisive justices in Supreme Court history. There are any number of areas of law where the new name of o ur school will put us at an immediate disadvantage w ith potential employers and coworkers. It is unconscionable for the administration to do this to students, many of whom are unable to transfer though they might wish to now." " My anger goes beyond words. This is an offens ive action and the administration should be ashamed. Mason can say goodbye to any hope of a diverse student body." 16 367 "The name Scalia does not represent the people of this country, unless you are only counti ng w hite married males who are Christian. Essentially you are trying to rename GMU LAW for someone who's the equiva lent of Trump but from the Supreme Court. He just said this past year about educating black people at schools with lower standards so the ir performance could improve. Seriously? By going through with this renam ing you are losing sight of long term goals and alienating a lum ni and future graduates by having this moniker hanging over our heads." "I truly respect Justice Scalia and his jurisprudence. But I find it completely unacceptable that George Mason failed to discuss this change w ith alumni. Some a lumni and current law school students fundamentally disagree w ith Justice Scalia's views o n numerous issues. While I may not be one of them, they deserved to have their voices heard even if the end resu lt would be the same. Moreover, on a selfish level, it would have been nice for Mason to reach out and inform alumni of the upcoming change. Instead, I learned of this from a co-worker in the middle of my work day. Is it rea lly to much to ask for my alma mater to reach out and let us know of the change in advance? Mason has my contact information--1 have had half a dozen solicitations for donations in the last few months that prove as much. " "Could we have found a more polarizing figure to name this law school after? George Mason was a man that stood for equality. Nam ing the school after a man that stands for just the o pposite dishonors George Mason in so many ways. Additio nally, it is so disrespectful that students found o ut over Twitter. It is an embarrassment that I could be graduati ng from a school named after Scalia. " "A lot of meaning is derived from a name, as we've witnessed with Trump's candidacy. Therefore, because students enrolled into George Mason Univers ity, the name should be changed to impact enrolling freshman from fat I 2016 and a lI those who come after." "The Board should reconsider. SCHEY and GOVERNOR sho uld reject thi s. Both Harvard and Princeton are taking corrective actions. What does this say for the public institution named after the author of the V irg inia Declaration if Rights and spirit behind the Bill of Rights." "I'm disappointed that this was not brought up to the students and a lumni prior to the decision being made." " Antonin Scalia was partisan, d ivis ive, and his opinion s hurt many black, LGBT, women, and other Americans. Add itionally, thi s change w ill alienate young people (who trend liberal) from applying to such a conservative school. T his wi ll mean lower chances of high LSAT scores and G.P.A's in applications, thus dragging down o ur rankings. It wi ll also mean peop le have to deal with employers having preconceived notions about their political beliefs in a legal field that is already difficult to enter and, again, trends liberal. For both parti san and practical reasons, th is would be an absolutely terri ble deci sion and should be changed immed iately. Leave the school name the way it is. GMUSL wi ll not make more money from it than it loses." " I have respect for Justice Scalia, however re-nam ing the school to a figure who, while a scholar and a great mind, was polarizing, wi ll have negative repercussions to the school in terms of tipping the balance of a wel l rounded student body to purely a conservative student body and faculty. And many of us 17 368 planning to leave our own endowment/donation are greatly turned off by the lack of communication that changing the name was even a possibility. Alumnae participation is a big factor in school rankings, and it is already low - it will only get lower and the school's ranking seems to be dropping from when I graduated in 2007. This is a bad move to the detriment of the school. Money talks- I get it, but this is an instance where the Board should re-negotiate." "Making th is name change wi ll be a very polarizing act, much as he was a polarizing figure in jurisprudence and politics. It wou ld be far wiser to wait a period of several decades before considering such a change." "Our law school community should have a voice in this important decision ." " Whi le I knew Justice Scalia personally and admired him, many of his views are objectionable to some of your liberal students (yes you do have a few). Those currently attending had no say in this change a nd should have been consulted." "Justice Scal ia was a very divisive figure and I th ink current students should have a say in whether they want their law school to bear his name." "I didn't apply to the Antonin Scalia School of Law and having that name on my dip loma would be detrimental to my career goals in the public sector. " "Scalia's legacy of homophobia, racism, and partisanship disguised as "original ism" is not the message that a state-owned and funded university should be sending. And the process ofrenaming violated open government laws." "The choice of naming a school should by the university or VDOE. Not for sale and g lory of partisan bi 11 ionaires." "DON'T LET THIS TRAVESTY HAPPEN, PLEASE." "Antonin Scalia's absurd remarks about blacks being better off in "slower-track" schools is highly offensive. To name a law school after such a man who did not view other races as equals in education wou ld be a blow to George Mason a nd this society. Nam ing the school after Scalia not on ly shows support of such views but also condoning them, and in so losing quality reputation for the institution. Law sees no color or race; however, Scal ia clearly did not understand that." " It is exclusive of others who do not have the same beliefs as Scalia!!! " "l think it is outrageous to be nami ng our fair institution after this monstrous individual, however talented he may have been, and I will be refusing to donate a s ingle cent in the future if this goes ahead." " I plan to write a letter to the Dean about this but there are a few reasons why this decision is problematic: 18 369 1. Aside from a generally conservative philosophy, Justice Scalia was not at all affiliated with the school. This, a long with the speed with which the decision was mad (ASSoL? Clearly this wasn't thought through) makes it look like the law school was desperate for money. Stad iums sell their name for cash; law schools shou ld be more concerned w ith their academic reputation. 2. J ustice Scal ia's legacy is far from settled. A lthough he was a brilliant j urist, he was also known for bigoted views regarding women , minorities, and especially the LGBT community. Due to this aspect of his work, it is likely that these groups may be deterred from applyi ng to the schoo l after the name change. As we already know, the school already has some issues regarding creating a comfortable space for these groups and their a llies. If on ly conservative students apply to the school, it w ill achieve the opposite of the intellectual diversity that the school desires to achieve. I have serious concerns that this name change coul d lead to the school becoming a conservative echo chamber. That's not good for anyone. 3. As an a lumna I am acutely aware of how Mason Law is viewed by legal employers. A lready, many ass ume that anyone who attends the school must ho ld conservative views. In the past, I have been easily able to explain the diversity of opinions among Mason's a lumni and student body. G iven the points above, I w ill have d ifficulty doing this in the future, and I no longer have faith that employers w ill view Mason Law as anything more than a conservative po licy shop. For those of us w ith more moderate views, who know Mason as an educationa l institution that tra ins wonderfu l, talented lawyers, this is beyond harmfu l. It is disconcerting to see my a lma mater pigeonholed like this. Due to the changes to the law school's reputation that w ill come of this name change, as wel l as bigotry for which Justice Scalia was known, f can no longer s upport the school as an alumna if this name change is approved. I know others fee l the same way, and I have it on good authority that some emp loyers plan to stop hiring Mason grads as well. Law schools succeed o r fai l based on their reputation among alumni and the local community. If this support is withdrawn, the school could suffer in the long term." " Antoni n Scalia was not representative of the values of GMU. Renaming the law school after him is a step backwards. " ASS law" "Public universities should stay out of politics j ust like they stay out of religion. Tax payers in Virginia should no longer subs idize a public university that has taken a decidedly hard right position in its academics and curricul um. " "Going from being named after a unify ing, fou ndational fi gure to one who has on ly divided the population (and al ienated mi norities and women in the process) is a major step backwards. The failure to consult with alums is inexplicable, making the "how" here as baffling and upsetting as the "what.'"' "T he administration needs to end the subterfuge of calling this name change an act of honoring a respected j uri st. It is clearly apparent that the name change was BOUGHT in exchange for a contribution, which raises the question of what e lse the administration is willing to sell." 19 370 "I work in a very liberal field (international development), where this name change wi ll be seen in a very negative light. I am the managing partner in a small women-owned government consulting firm. This name change has severely diminished the value of my degree. I understand that the gift was extremely generous, but it has cost you the support of many alumni. Not only financial support--I will not be discussing where I went to law school from now on." "It seems ironic to name our law schoo l after a Justice who publicly stated he would never higher a clerk from schools like Mason." "While I respect Justice Scalia as a jurist, I disagree with the majority of hi s positions. Justice Scalia invoked a conservative view that did not encompass a vast portion of the population. I know that the schoo l has been struggling in recent years to increase top quality applicants. Renaming the school after him would be off putting to many potential students." "My primary complaint is that this is a public institution, and as such, leadership should have considered the public (current and former students and others affected by this decision) when making the unprecedented decision to add a politically charged name to the name of a public law school. As I am sure many others do, I am also concerned that the administration only considered the short term gains and not the long-term conseq uences of thi s decision. I, for one, will not be donating any money to the school in the future." "I would not have applied in 2009 if this was the name of the school at the time. I'm sure some prospective students w ill fee l the same way and your enrollment numbers will plummet." "What bothers me is the lack of student and alumni input. Very isolating." " I. Scalia had nothing to do with GMU and would not have hired a clerk from there. 2. He never applied economic reasoning to his decisions. 3. He is far too divisive of a fi gure. His decisions referred to people people and people of color in such a way that it was clear that these people were sub par to him ." "[ find it disturbing and disappointing that Mason Law would sell its integrity to the Koch Bros. We are better than that. With this name change, we are branding ourselves as a radical right wing schoo l and politicizing an educational institution. This more w ill tremendously effect the diversity of students Mason will be able to attract. As we homogenize our student body in thi s way, we become a high brow version of Liberty University. I find this move greedy and short-sighted. Have some dignity." "I find it distasteful that neither current students nor a lumni were consulted in the name change, accomplished w ithout any transparency and in less than two months. Indeed, the fact that the school's abbreviated name is ASSoL, to me, speaks to the lack of critical thought applied through this process. Beyond semantics, it is impossible to separate Justice Scalia from the polarizing political views encapsulated in his opinions. As a relatively moderate student, I would not have applied to a law school that bore his name and to me, this speaks to the d ifficulty Mason will now have in recruiting a diverse student body. The name wi ll turn off a large group of liberal and moderate students, as well as minorities and LGBTQ students who, understandably, are personally offended by hi s opinions - written or 20 371 otherwise. Not to mention, many alumni will be unwilling to give their time, resources, or financial contributions to the school. Mason has put so much well-spent time and money into positively rebranding the "Mason" education - named after a founding father who was instrumental in instituting our Bill of Rights. Now the school seeks to name itself after a man who selectively sought to dismantle it. I would urge the school to rethink its decision and, in the meantime, because the administration sought it unnecessary to solicit a lumni opinion, I hope it wi ll understand that I find it unnecessary to contribute my time or financial resources to it under its current name." "GMUSL is not a model for diversity as it is. With this new name, I wonder what the environment will be like for minority students and facu lty." "Oppose both the resulting acronym for the school (ASSoL) and re-branding the law schoo l after a polarizing conservative who had no sign ificant connection to it. Regardless of how "brilliant" a jurist he was, his reputation in the corning years wi ll be as the justice who was the most outspoken against LGBT civil rights. By lionizing Scalia at this time, particularly as the political fight over his vacancy rages on in Washington, is misguided at best. Regardless of GMU's reputation as a "conservative" law school, that reputation was not part of how GMU marketed itself to law students. This change to GMUSL's name changes that entirely; now, reasonable potential appl icants will view ASSoL as a school that seeks to capitalize on the conservative legacy of one of the Supreme Court's most polariz ingly conservative justices." "Antonin Scalia, may have been awesome, he serve w ith the talents that God has given him .. God give us many talents and we are to do his will. It doesn't matter how great your committee thinks he his, he will be forgotten just as well. When someone with more talents and greater attributes comes to Georgetown. God bless you and have a nice day." " As best written by one of my former classmates: "It's a chilling day for those in the Mason Law community - and there are a great many of us - who do not subscribe to the late Justice Scalia's divisive, exclusive, even hatefu l ideology. By all accounts a man of biting intellect, colorfu l w it, and superb prose, Justice Scalia was also a man who time will prove to be on the wrong side of history; a man who patronized people of color who, in his mind, might be better fit for 'less advanced', 'slower track schools'; a man who insulted women by refusing to combat gender discrimination and by usurping their right to choose what to do w ith their own bodies; a man who loudly and vi lely declared his distaste for homosexuality as 'reprehensible', 'immoral', and 'destructive.'" You are a STATE school that has been bought by the temptation of easy, quick, dirty money with no foresight to the long-term effect this namechange will have. It is beyond pathetic." "Without any input from or notice to GMU students or alumni, the law school has been renamed after an incredibly polarizing conservative Justice. As someone who doesn't wish to be associated with any particular political party, the thought of having to explain away the fact that I attended a school now named after Justice Scalia in a future job interview is mortifying. The last thing I want anyone to assume about me is that I share Justice Scalia's politics; now that my law school has been renamed in his honor, it seems more likely than before that people may draw erroneous conclusions about my political views simply based on where I attended law school." 21 372 "Isn't being named after George Mason enough? I have no problem with a scholarship dedicated to Justice Scalia, but he is a d ivisive figure and the name change doesn't suggest that inclusiveness or diverse legal perspectives will be encouraged at the law school. I will keep my references to George Mason Uni versity School of Law. " "I believe this name change w ill have a sign ificant detriment on the future diversity of the student body. I a lso believe that this name change w ill have a detriment on the value of the GMU Law Degree - where students will be unfairly judged on their perceived political leanings - and they w il l have fewer opportun ities for employment." "Seriously? Anything for a buck, I guess. The man wrote bigotry and homophobia into his opinions. We now mock the jurists who wrote bigotry against African, Asians, and the mentally handicapped in their op inions on I 00 years ago. What are we going to do about this man's opinions in 50 years? Let's sacrifice integrity for a mental midget who behaved on the bench like a petulant child for 10 million dol lars from the Kochs. He courted controversy and division in his opinions. The man also more or less said he would never hire a gmu grad because on ly HYS was good enough for him s ince that's where all the smart kids go. He never did anythi ng for the law school. Thanks for making my degree the butt of a j oke. thnks for putting a geavy po litical yoke on top of my degree that will make its a lready Ii mite reach more limited. My only hope (slim) is that the legislature wil l reject the schoo l's stupid cash grab. Also, way to think through the marketing, #ASSoL." "This name change is an outrage to many current students and alumni, and wi ll alienate many prospective students." "This is a very divisive name to attach to my law school credentials, which wi ll certainly bias those who read my CV." "Sudden, lack of input, curious what other ways are there to honor Justice Sealia short of renaming the entire law school, appeared directly connected to money rather than honor, feels shock ing and yucky, w hat happened to George Mason?" "G MUSL has name recognition. ASS Law does not. I live on the west coast and wi ll not write a law school name o n my resume that means noth ing--especially when I paid out-of-state tuit ion for one that does." "George Mason School of Law is already named for a great patriot, George Mason. I feel strongly that GMUSL should not change it's name to a Supreme Court Justice, or any other ind ividual, who has no connection to the school whatsoever and who engenders such a strong partisan reaction. Law School shou ld be a place to train and educate future lawyers. Leave the politics to the School of Publ ic Policy. I w ill not make any future donations to GMUSL if the schoo l is named for Justice Scal ia." 22 373 " I find the name change very upsetting and off putting. I respect the beautiful prose of Scalia's arguments and the passion he exhibited in his questioni ng and opinions, but I vehemently disagree w ith the content of too many of hi s pieces. I think he's too divisive and polarizing a person to re-name an entire law schoo l after. I would be supportive of re-naming the Moot Court room, or a lecture hall to encourage students to fervently advocate for their cause as Scalia did (and on ly that), but I think re-nam ing an entire law school devalues my degree and will negatively affect future admissions as well as limit job prospects for grad uates. I think it is truly a shame. I'm glad they received such a large donation because if th is change is implemented, they wil l no longer receive any mo ney from me." "No input was requested." ''Not terribly enthused about my alma-mater named after a judge known fo r his anti-homosexual opinions laced w ith vitriol, a belief that the 14th amendment doesn't grant equal protection to women, and the inabi lity to recognize that pithy insults cannot replace well reasoned legal rul ings." "The school is already named for an esteemed founding father." "Scalia had no significant relationship to the law school. Endow a chair or name a wing or library fo r him, not the whole school." "I would not have attended a law school named fo r Scalia. (Jn fact, I didn't even matriculate under the law a nd economics school of law. That paradigm shift occurred, to my extreme dismay during my years there.)" " I do not agree w ith Scalia's values, hi s scholarship and his originalism concept. It is offensive to an enlightened society, especially w ith regard to women's right among other ideals." " I won't donate to a Scalia school of law." " By choosing to name the school after Scalia the school would effectively be saying that liberal minded law students need not apply, which I imag ine cannot be the intention ... Right?" " I fear that the change will hurt my ability to get jobs in the future. " " I am opposed to changing the name of the Law School without obtai ning comment and feedback from alu mni. From the information provided to date, it a ppears that anyone can "buy" our school." "This decision was short sighted and embarrassing." 23 374 "As a woman of color and ally to the LGBT community, l will never support the branding of my diploma or law school w ith the name of a narcissistic homophobe whose racist rants are his legacy. I wonder, does the Antonin Scalia School of Law count as a slower-track school, or should I look elsewhere?" "Not a fan of Justice Scalia's origina lism; do not regard that doctrine as in any way benign, whereas George Mason was a moving force behind the B ill of Rights. (Sorry to say, Dean Butler, that I cannot agree that civ il liberties and constitutiona l law were "strengths" of the schoo l when I attended.) And I deplore the anonymity of the donor(s); if yo u can't fo llow the money, you can't understand what is going on." "A wing or a part of school is fi ne. Not the school name." " I li ke to thi nk of GMU as "forward" thin king, this just shows that we are the exact opposite and are able to be bought. We should put our principles before money." "The lack of transparency in process and speed at which the name change came about makes it seem that the renaming was just about getti ng the mo ney." "I strongly oppose both the name change and the way it was handled." "Occasionally brill iant though he might have been, renaming the school for Justice Scalia essential ly hangs a sign by the door readi ng "conservative students on ly need apply." As a liberal who attended the school from 2004-2007, I can't exactly say that I fe lt welcomed for my views, but nor did I feel actively excluded: When I attended the school, it at least made a showing of neutrality. Can it honestly say the same now? I am disappointed and frustrated by this decision." " I do not be lieve it is good for the school's brand and reputation to be named after such a divisive figure as Scal ia. T he tim ing in conj unction w ith donations from conservative activist groups leaves the impression the schoo l is "in bed" with those gro ups, despite being a nominally public, state-supported institut ion." "Scal ia was a hatefu l bigot. Nam ing anything on campus after him would be a pox mark on GMUs character and credibil ity." " First the Patriot Center now this. GMU needs to stop selling out. Soon they are going to rename the entire university." "It demolishes the reputation that GMUSL has built up over the years and restarts from scratch as an unknown." 24 375 " I actually have nothing against the late Justice, but I don't see what he has to do with George Mason University School of Law, and I take exception with the complete lack of consideration given to the opinions of the Alumni and current students." 25 376 From: Sent: To: Subject: Rita Siebenaler Wednesday, April 06, 2016 12:14 PM Board of Visitors Taxpayer Complaint The recent news about changing the name of GMU School to Law to the Scalia Law School has me greatly troubled.I find it offensive as a taxpayer to have any publicly funded school named for a partisan figure,especially when the name is being bought by outsiders to the Commonwealth. Thank you for considering my viewpoint. Rita Siebenaler 3440 S Jefferson Street Apt 1170 Falls Church, Va. 22041 Sent from my iPad 1 377 Johnson, Holly (SCHEV) Johnson, Holly (SCHEV) Wednesday, April 06, 2016 3:32 PM 'davidwu@gmu.edu' Osei, Monica (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); 'Robin Parker' George Mason University's Acknowledgement Letter--Organizational Change (Renaming the School of Law) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: April 6, 2016 Dr. S. David Wu Provost and Executive Vice President George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444 Dear Dr. Wu: The staff of the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) has received George Mason University's proposal for the following organizational change: • Rename the George Mason University School of Law as the Antonin Scalia School of Law. SCHEV staff will review the request and provide you with feedback. If you have any questions concerning staffs review of this proposal, please contact Dr. Monica Osei, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs and Student Programs by telephone at (804) 225-2610 or by email at MonicaOsei@schev.edu. Sincerely, Joseph G. Defilippo, Ph.D. Director of Academic Affairs and Planning 1 378 From: Sent: To: Subject: rnasonlive.gmu.edu > Thursday, April 07, 2016 10:04 AM Board of Visitors Any town hall meetings? Hello I was wondering if I the university or the board of visitors is hosting a town hall meeting where students, faculty and aluminas can ask questions I obtain background information behind the board of visitors decision to change the name of the law school. As a student, I am a bit concerned about large donors behind the decision and a school in GMU that is named after a person who has been known for denying rights for sexual minorities. Thanks, II 1 379 Steehen Cumbie From: Sent: To: Cc Frank Neville Thursday, April 07, 2016 3:17 PM Kathy Cagle; todavis@deloitte.com; 'Stuart.Mendelsohn@hklaw.com'; kellymaiamaracor1ey@discover.com; mahfuz.ahmed@dlsys.com; KAREN ALCALDE; Stephen Cumbie; Dennis, Kim; cd@dwoskin.com; gruneranne@gmail.com; Jacquemin, John; 'Robert Pence'; 'David Petersen'; jpeterson@petersoncos.com; 'Sgmail'; tschar@comstockcompanies.com; Sheikh, M Sk:ldique jogeorge@deloitte.com; Megan Burk; Nicole Passmore; Alissa'; 'Diane Lunsford'; 'Margaret Schnurr'; Vivinia Villavicencio (Vivinia@petersoncos.com); 'Elnasser, Sally A (ES & CSO)'; Angel Cabrera; Sharon Cullen; Elizabeth A Connors; Sa>tt A Nichols; Leslie T Barton Subject: Attachments: Update on Reactions to Law Schoot Naming Petersen Letter.pdf; Alumni and Student Petition.pdf Dear Visitors, Over the past week the law School naming has attracted oonslderable attention both within the Mason community as well as in Richmond and among the general public. I assume that you have seen at least some of these reports but I which I have included below. We will continue to engage in dialogue with our wanted to provide a broad various different constituent groups while we monitor feedback and adjust our communications as neces.sary. Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions or would like to discuss. Best regards, Frank Communications and campus Activities University leadership has reached out to engage the community on the topic. Major messages and activities are listed below: President's message to Mason community (3/31) Press release and media follow up {3/31) 1 380 Dean Sutler meets with students, fawlty, staff ongoing) President addresses attendees at campus--wide Diversity event (4/5) Uofversity submits official name change request to SOf EV (4/5) Rector meets with Faculty Senate (4/6} Senior administrators meet with Diversity and Inclusion Council (4/3; pending) President meets with President's Council (4/8; pending) Petitions and Letters several groups have begun to circulate petitions opposed to the name change. Those initiatives are listed below; it Blue Virginia website; fetter is co-signed by 11 Northern Virginia Democratic legislators encouraging SCHEY not to approve the naming of the law school 2) A Mason faculty member has posted a petition opposing the name change and has urged faculty, staff1 students, and community members to sign 3) State Senator Chap Petersen has sent a letter to SCHEV in support of the name change Attached 4) A group of Mason Law alumni and students have presented a petition opposing the name change Attached Select Reports in Influential Media Mainstream media reporting has been mixed but mostly positive. A collection of the highest-profile reports foJlows. Washington Post; Mason's ffenrv Butler aud Neomi Rao say Mi!SOrt Washington Post: George:tpym ·Law Qke Seal@. is a maverid. sav.it's fitting to name sthoof att,r Scalia. Washington Post: Fairfax dglegate starts oetmpn to Sor Maa;>n from setting naming righq to allOi'lY!JlOUS donors. Washington Post: Acronvro compels Masm to tbi!nge law school name. Washington Post: Va. Oemom!t't gitici!! !!@me manxe. 381 NBC News: Awkwar:d acron:r.m inspires new law school name. US News & World Report Editorial J!rHes S&alia Jaw pool name change, Bloomberg: Mason names law ghopf after S@fia. Associated Press: Mason becomes a favotfle of CC1arfes K<1eh, Wall Street Journal: Mason names law gttool aftgr Scalla. Washington Ma.son names law qoot after Chronicle of Higher Ed: Mason nam!!! law g{!pgl after Scafla. tnside Higher Ed: Mason names law after Sc;atia. Wall Street Journal: nnkering called fur in law schoors new acronvm; school is now the Antonin Sicalia Law George Mason University. New York Times: Pem11ps even woulp hawt found at aggnnn mafu @mPjln,g. CNN: Law sdmot name hits ac:mnv.m snag. Inside Higher Ed: ASLS i's betterfQr faw ,schooJ acronym. Forbes: Good news for Mason's law 5£bool. NBC News: Mason names taw school !!fier JL§tice Seal@. Social Medfa Social media has been a source of both criticism and some praise. Haff the social media commentary has been critical, with concerns focussed on Justice Scalia's rulings and comments as wen as worries over the Koch family's influence on the university. Approximately 40% of social media reporting has been neutral. This reporting mostly originates from mainstream news outlets which is then shared by social media users. The remaining 10% of comments have been positive. 3 382 George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Dt. Arlington. VA 22201 April 5, 2016 Dear Dean Henry Butler, Dean Craig Lerner, Dean Bruce Kobayashi. Dean David Rehr, President Angel Cabrera, and the leadership ofGeorge Mason University School of Law; The undersigned 266 students, alumni. and concerned family mid friends oppose the reckless and polarizing dooision to change the name of George Maso.n University School of Law to Antonin Scalia School on.aw. Naming our school after Antonin Scalia deeply misrepresents the diverse student body and alumni that you have worbd so diligently to cultivate :and keep connected to the school. Leaming about Antonin ScaJia .and reading his penned opinions as part of a well-rounded legal educ.ation is one thing. but branding the entire student body with his divisive and polarizing name is entire1y another, lt is uncalled for, irresponsible. and deeply disappointing. It is a disgrace. The administrati<>rt' s .foremost focus should be on strengthening the-integrity ofthe legal education its students receive and. on ensuring its students will be successful in their future career pursuits. Naming the school after Anronin Scalia fur the of $30 million says many things about the schooJ, none of which demonstrate a commitment fu the correct priorities. Of the dire coosequenees that this name change will trigger are the following: There are many legal jobs and fields of work where a law school graduate bearing a school name commemora:ting Antonin Scatia will be pat at mi immedia:te disadvantage because nfthe divisive and aften discriminatory views Seal ia represents; Alumni will :refuse to donate money to an institution that relegates such a palariz.ing figure; Prospective students will be deterred from attending the school because they do not wish for their J,D. be rna.rred by Antonin Sea.Ha's name; The diversity of students attending OMUSL with differing political views and ideological opinions will plummet, and the law school wilt suffer as result of a narrow minded and homogenous student body and faculty. Name change aside, what is equally as troubling as naming the school after someone whose values further alienated already marginalized minorities and underrepresented groups, is lhat 'the administration so deeply undervalues the opinions and concerns ofits students and alumni. That the administration did not care to consult with us about this decision showcases why it is unwise for students and alumni to place any confidence in the administration' s ability to keep our best interest as future leaders and lawyers in mind. This is deep1y concerning. We .deserve. transparency at a school that,. after all. cost many of us decades of student loan debt, years af tireless hard work, and endless sleepless nights away from family and friends while working tt>wards our J.D.--a J.D, that is now significantly compromised in integrity by the name our school will bear. 383 SENATE OF VIRGINIA J. CHAPMAN PErERSEN CONMITfl:E AU.Ol""n«t(crt"/(lf' AH!> NA'!'ar<-COUJll'!Y .....,_1:11'..usnc:.: .....- . ..,._AHD1Ectl-.oi;w f'Qlll'OF'R(S llCll ..,.,. mct4---- l'AIMM.-..-NIA-.f'/Ull-N>;'n'lft.QON _ , . , _ O'l:Jl$-l April 5, 2016 Mr. C. Gilmer Minor, Ill 101 North 1..-. Street. 10d< floor Richmond. VA 23219 As the Senator roprcl$'antmg the 34t'h Senate Di:stricto. the historic home o(Goorge Mason University, [want to cxpre.ss D\Y public support for the actions by the Universtty's Board·ofVl.Sitnrs in establl.shing a $30 million scholarship fund for the Law Scbool, as well as Its re1atEd dedston to wupe til.atSdlool aftenhe late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Salta. In 2016 the ·Virlinia Asseclhly In a bipardsan action wtmilnoosly passed HJ 4'58, a memorial re-solutton reeognimlgfustiee Sc:alia's llfe and acromplishments. In fad;, hts life was tied to the Commonwealth. ·fusdai SC:alla began bis career as a professor at the lln.Mmdty ofVirginia and w.u: lab!ra rc.sidel:lt ofnorthern Vitglnla whiJe he se.iwd his thirty four yeani on the D.C. Court ofAppeals and Supreme Court. His family has a significant presence ill our wmtmnuty. In f.ld:, J had the oppdrtnnity to hear him spa,t at W.T. Woodsan High SdwoJ several years ago at bis grandsan'sgr.aduation. He was both funny and fur$0m«t0ne who had achieved sw:h ahigh stntion. As a Supreme Court Justice,. Mr. Sc:.al1amm:bedto the beat of his own drummer. His ttteorytbat1he COOstftution actnally meot:•t the Founders Intended was 110table, !foaly bec:au.se It studs in staritt:ontl'att with other more ad hoc While fttw people (hx:luding me) all'ftd with an he was consistent and unafraid in bis Ideology, tbm..plnin& the rt:.SpQ(:t of'hfs colleagues on the bench. ' 'lbere may be $Ollle who challenge Ute naming oft'b.8 Law Sc:bool, it tmplle:s some disrespect to George Mason or because fmttce Scalia's optnlons ·M :'re ttotsuftidenliydeferential tn progressive causes. The .f tnt objed!on. is spurious, since George Mason sti1I remafn.s t.tle mme oftile paM:tt univel'$1ty. The semnd objection is more omblou.'S" slnoo it implies that only Supreme-Court justices who adllne c«red" outcomes in their opiaiohs an •rving ofrea>gnitk>n. The tatter. ts neither 11beml nor democr.a.tc. mfact. it Is an a«rottt to the very values of academlcfn:edom wbic:h area!Utal to a tnu: u.nlvemty. . . rn sum. I'm prood to $Upportthe decision b.Y the Board of Vwtnrs. HaYtng spolam tn die Law Scllool leadershtp. I lmow mat these sth.olarsbips will make m ftlormous dlffenmc:e mth& oppot1l.mities foryoung people -whether liberalor · conservative - whcl dwose to stwiy at the Law School Raving met Justice Scalia. J know that he would appn:date the diversity thought wbldi Mil be engench!mi by this action. 384 The undersigned 266 students, alumni, and concerned family and friends are wtited in opposing this name change. From this group of petitioners are alumni from as far back as the class of 1990 who will revoke all future donations to the school, to current students who are already making proactive plans to transfer, to prospective students who will no longer consider the school as an option for their legal education, to a concerned Virginia state delegate. We implore you to read these names and comments and to rethink your decision. You may have deemed our opinions insignificant in the process of making this monumentally damaging decision, but we demand you consider them now. You made a mistake-one that will reflect poorly upon GMUSL and that has planted permanent distrust ofthis administration in your students and alumni. Though he may have had an incisive legal mind, the world will soon reflect on Antonin Sc..alia--and by extension our school-as a relic of and disparaging thinking. Please take th.e time to read through these names. You will recognize many ofthem as some of your brightest students and alumni. The accompanying comments that the signatories to this letter have left for you paint a vivid picture of why this decision should be revoked. If you would like to continue this discussion, please email Rebecca Bucchieri at rebecca.buccrueri@gmail.oom and , We look forward to hearing from you. Respectfully I Alumni Current Student 2017 Current Student 2018 Current Student 2017 Gwendolyn S Cornwell Carmen Green Charlie McClelland Austin Lightner Current Student 2018 Alumni 2015 Current Student 2018 Attorney Current Student 2018 .Friend Brother of student Concerned law student laprez87@gmail.com charlie.e..mcclelland@gmail.oom Auz:zieroo@comcst..net Current Student 2018 Current Student Dec. 20 l 6 Eve Tilley-Coulson SaibaKamal Alumni2015 Alumni ebtilley@gmaitoom Saibak@gmail.com Current Student 2018 Dan Sapienz11 Alumni2009 Cuttent Student 20 l 8 dan..sapienm@gmail.rom Current Student 2016 Kayla (Florio) Roberts Alumni 2013 Robertskaylam@gmail.com 2 385 Meagan Ashley Kirchner Erin A. Fennerty Alumni 2014 AJumni2007 Elizabeth Terry AJumni2015 Alumni2007 Alumni2015 Allison Medwin Jason Sarfati Alfred Thomas Bender lU Breanne Palmer Olivia Fines (Kunkler) - Sun Park Marie Stevens Jaimy Lewis Current Student Current Student 2016 Alumni2013 Current Student 2018 Georgetown Law Student AJumni2008 Current Student 2017 Current Student 2017 Alumni2005 Alumni2013 Alumni2007 Current Student 2018 mkidwcl2@gmail.com efenneny@luvaasoobb.rom EterryOO@gmail.com amedwin@gmail.com jasonsarfati@gmail.com AJtbender@gmail.com bjp4 l@georgetown.edu oliviafines@gmail.com unc_spark@Jrotmail.com mark@murrayosorio.com jaimy.Jewis@gmail.com Kat Walsh Alumni 2010 kat@mindspillage.org FuUName Melissa Trent Erin Oliphant Current Student 2016 Current Student 2017 Berkeley Law Grad 2015 Spouse of Alumni melissamtrent@gmail.com eriquitecontrary@gmait.com Juli Porto Monica Grover Rebecca Bucchicri Applicant ,AJumni 2-010 VA resident Alumni20l5 juli.porto@gmail.com mlduggan@gmait.com rebecca.buoohieri@gmail.ex>m -- Helen lgnatiou-Georgie>u David Deubler David H. Clark Timothy Fraser Zora Nazarei Victoria Walker Eric Hawkins Current Student 2018 twitter petitioner Current Student 2016 Concerned citizen Atumni2015 Current Student 2018 Alumni 20011 Alumni2013 Alumni2014 Alumni 2015 hignatiou@a<>l.com davedeubler@twc.com david.clarkll09@gmail.com Tftaser22@aol.com znazarei@ma.sonlive.gmu.edu wwalker6@masonlive.gmu.edu ehawkinJ@gmu.edu C,'urrent Student 2017 Brandon Corbett - Philip Lindenmuth Raisa D'Oy1ey Anton S. MPA Student2012 Current Student 2016 Alumni 1986 brandon.w.corbett@gmail.com barrister4 t@yahoo.com Current Student 2018 Current Student 2016 Georgetown Student 2017 Outside Spectator rydS@gmail.com nope@nope.com 3 386 Geoffrey Wistow Alumni2013 gooffrey.wistow@gmail.com Debra Freyman Current Student 2017 parent of an amazing alumni Alumni 2015 debjoebooca@comcast.net caroleighnewman@yahoo.com - Caroleigh Newman Beth eaceiotti Allison Leight Morrow Lauren SalterwMee Jarrod Wadsworth Jeremiah Bowers Amanda Hine David Cacciotti Jeremy Home Patrick Austin Bridgit Nelson Brenda H Quick .._ Alumni Cristina PreUe Current Student 2018 Parent of a student Alwnni Alumni 2013 Alumni Alumni Alumni2006 Parent of student Spouse of current student Current Student 2018 Alumni 2013 Alumni Conscientious Objector Current Student Current Student 2018 Alumni Current Student 2017 Alumni 2010 Bethmurs@yahoo.com musicalmorrow@gmail.com Laurensaltermee@gmail.com Jwadswo l@gmail.com jbowers2@gmu.edu akhl 99@gmail.com Dmcacciotti@yahoo.com Jb4894@hotmail.com paust003@gmait.com Shuggrant@msn.com Brendahquick@yahoo.c-0m a@aol.com cristinaprelle@gmail.com Current Student 2017 Terria Bowser Jordan Dolson - Vanessa Anderson Rebecca Naomi Warsinsky Mary Ka1herine Grob James L. Smart Toddjones &>phle Starchman Stuart S. Malawet - Alyssa Coffey Divya Shenoy GMU Undergrad Alumni Current Student 2018 Current Student2019 Current Student 2018 Spouse of a student Human Being Accepted applicant Current Student 20 l 7 Current Student 2016 Friend of Alumni Alumni200I Alwnni2015 Friend of future graduate Alumni 1990 Current Student 2018 Friend of student Professor of Law Carrick.baugh@grnaH.com Teniabowser@gmail.com soupcity l 5@yahoo.com andersonvanessaj@gmaif.com rebecca.warsinsky@gmail.com marykgrob(@..,,gmail.«Jm jlsmartl 957@yahoo.com Tkeith2467@aol.com Sophiestarchman@gmail.com stuartmala.wer@msn.com Current Student 2018 Current Student Alumni20lS Alumni2007 acoffey4@masonlive.gmu.edu dshenoy76@yahoo.com 4 387 Jessica Hoppe Woods William B. Fisher - Paul Dalton Patrick J. Curran Jr. Barret Claunch Dr. Nancy Dalton Hall Alumni 2011 Alumni 1986 Current Student 2017 Parentof3L Alumni2013 Boyfriend of current student Neighbor of OMU woodsjessicalynne@gmail.com fisher.wb@gmail.com dcspedlaw@aol.com pat.cummjr@gmail.com barret.claunch@yahoo.com Nancyitc@aol.com Current Student2017 Meghan Capps Daniel Press - Dave Jakes J oe Bucchieri Brian Hanis PhyJlis Freiman Paul Freiman Emily Parker Tom Davidson Alumni Va. resident and lawyer Community member Current Student Parent of alumni Friend of alumnj Grandparent of student Grandparent of Student Friend of alumni Concerned student Symone Walker Alumni 1992 Kenneth Plum ValerieHiH Julie Lynne Groff Mark.Groff Legislator Elena Cinnizi - Brendan Daniel McAloon Rachel Redfern Karen Yankosky MikeS.Ryu Hayley Groff Teresa Turyn Bloom - Christina Sandwen Tracy Swift Kaitlin Edleman Abbe Lisa Reis Rebecca Morgan Victoria Calderon Matthew Weinstein Kristen Bergh Michael J. Ballance Melissa Alfano Nina De.Jong Alumni 2013 Parent of current student Parent of student Gmu staff Alumni Law student/VA tax payer meghan.capps@gmail.com dpress@chung-press.com Davidjakes@verizon.net debjoebecca@comcast,net BC.harris@yahoo.com phylHs3b@comeast.net paul:freiman@comcastnet emilyvt4@gmail.com thmsr1pbdavidson@gmail.com Ssymonewallrer@yahoo.com Kenplwn@ao1.com va1erle.e.rnll@gmail.com groff4@cox.net mgroff@akingump.com Ecinnizi@gmail.com bmcaloon89@gmail.com Alumni2008 Rredferl@gmail.com Alumni2002 Alumni2002 Sister of Current Student Alumni 1990 Current Student 2017 Friend of alumni Current Student 2017 Alumni 2008 Alumni 2012 Alumni2008 Alumni kyankosky@gmail.com mike_s_ryu@yahoo.com Groff4@cox.net Bloom.teresa@gmail.com Alumni2010 Alumni2012 Alumni2013 Alumni 2014 A1umni2012 A1umni2012 cs6465a@student.ameriean.edu tracy.swift@gmail.com kedleman@gmail.com abbereis@yahoo.com rjones22@hotmail.com Voalderon@eei.org Mjweinst@gmail.com kmbergh@gmail.com mballanco@gmail.com alfano.melissa@gmail.com ndejong@huronconsultinggroup.com 5 388 Allison Michelle West Judd Altman Rose Anderson Kyra Smerkanich Maryam Elsayed Daniel Rodriguez Aurora-Rodriguez Erin K. Bartlett Frank Gulino Bryan Kalickl Cynthia M. Gayton Kavitha Subramanian Rebecca Hartrick Jason Langford SeanM. Cody Aida Farahani Jennie Lee Kimberly Burnham Vanessa Shakib Kelly Martin Amy Shepard David Obuchowicz William D. Wides Andrew Nauer Chelsea Sizemore Christine Reining Sanders Joseph Erin Bain Rachel Viele Charles Michael Fulton Deborah M. Penza John Austin Timberlake Taylor Chapman Lisa Brown Alumni20ll Alumni 2011 Alumni 2012 Alumni 2013 Alumni 2013 Alumni 2013 Aunt of Alumni Alumni2012 Alumni 2013 Alumni2012 Alumni 1995 Alumni 2014 Alumni 2013 Alumni 2015 Alumni 2013 Alumni 2013 Alumni 2010 Alumni 2003 Alumni Alumni 2008 Alumni 2014 Alumni 201 ! Alwnni 2013 A1umni2013 Alumni2012 Alumni 1990 Alumni 2009 Arlington resident Alumni2012 Alumni2006 Alumni 2013 Alumni2011 Alumni2006 Deltasol@comca.st.net juddaltman@gmail.com rose.e.ander@gmail.c<>m kyrasmerkanich@gmail.com maryams.etsayed@gmail.com daniel.t.rodriguez@gmail.com erinkbartlett@gmail.com frankgulino@gmail.oom Bryan@Kalicki.net eynthia.gayton@gayton-taw.com kjsubramanian@gmail.com Rebecca.Hartrick@gmail.com jasonllangford@gmail.com Sean.michael.cody@gmail.com afamha@gmail.com jennieslee@gmail.com kim@kbumhamlaw.com vanessashakib@gmail.com kbmartin83@gmail.com Ashepard42@gmail.com dave.ohuchowicz@gm.ail.com Wides@manassaslaw.com drewnauer@gmail.com Casize@gmail.com Crs.plc@gmail.com joseph.bain@gmail.com racheJ.e.viele@gmail.com cfulton3@gmu.edu debora.hpenza@gmail.com Jatimberlake@gmail.com Tschapuran@venable.com Lisabrownva@gmaH.com Current Student 2016 Mary E. Cadette - Richard N. Shapiro Sam Sheline Jeremy Greenberg Genevieve J. Miller Steven P. Milani Daniel Moyer Jonathan Koltz Alumni 1994 Current Student 2018 Alumni 1984 Current Student Friend of alumni Alumni2013 Alumni 2013 Alumni 1988 Alumni 2013 Alumni2007 m.ecadette@gmail.com RShapiro@hsinjurylaw.com sam.sheline@gmail.com jgreenb8@gmu.edu genevieve..jeanette.mil ler@gmail.com stevendos@hotmail.com dmoyet8@gmail.com Jonkolt::r..@gmaii.com 6 389 Courtney Dow Alumni 2000 Current Student Courtney.dow@fema.dhs.gov Victoria Chamberlin Ralph Lohmann Alumni Vchamber@masonlive.gmu.edu rlohmann@gmail.com bretclewis@gmail.com Alumni 1983 Alumni2007 COMMENTS: "Will George Mason Law School now be referred to as the Antonin Scalia School of Law? Ifso, lam deeply disappointed and saddened by this news. Whlle Justice Scalia was a brilliant man. I did not agree with the vast majority of his holdings and would not have attended a school named after him. This school is already known for its conservative students and faculty. This name change will be even further discourage liberal students from attending George Ma.son. This school would suffer from a further lack of diversity. I hope this this just an April Fools joke!' "Name change is sure to stifle diversity in admissions" "Although Justice Scalia had a brilliant legal mind, his homophobic and racist tendencies wiJl forever tarnish his legacy. Associating your Jaw school with this bigot will make many of your prospective students feel unwelcomed and further marginalized."' "My daughter while she respects Justice Scalia did not agree with many of his opinions and would not have chosen to go to a law school that was named after him ifshe were just now applying." "Antonio Scalia was a bigot and a homophobic al best. I would never have applied to any school with his name in the title." ''This is extremely upsetting. I do not want the school I am getting a degree from to be from a person who has made so many disparaging remarks about minorities. I still expect my degree to say George Mason University School of Law." "This name change is not representative of OMU Law as a whole and is extremely polarizing and inappropriate... ''Though this Scalia was a well know Jurist, he is not representative of the school's ideology at large. Some of his most recent opinions are out right disgusting and harms minorities, and the poor. This will do nothing for our standing within the legal community. but only attract a specific type of political leaning students. This is not leading the community at Jarge but only attmcting a single sect of the legal-political spectrum. I am no longer MASON Proud.....the students should have been consulted." ••1 turned down a full ride at another school to go to Mason. Not Scalia. l want my money back if this happens." 1 390 ""1 disagree with the decision to rename Ooorge Law. If such decision is to be made, it ought to take into consideration the student body's views and the views of the faculty. A name change cannot be made in secret and announced via social. media after the fact. J cannot belie\le that the deans of our school are willing to make a naming decision without regard to the student body's feedback. As a public school, GMU Law should lead by exampJe and embody principles of democracy. GMU Law should strive to promote a market place ofideas that can only be achieved through a diverse student body. A diverse student bod,y cannot be attr.u:ted with a label that turns away al1 moderates. Furthermore, dictating a. name for the school without notice or comment is straight up dictatorial. Students are part ofthis school now and in the future. We lu):ve a say. My opinion matters. l hope this is an April fool's Joke. That's how disappointed 1 am by decision. And,. so are many of my peers. Respectfully. A GMU Law Student" "I would not have chosen to attend a school named after Justice Scalia. As one <>fwhat*s already only a few black students in attendance al Mason. this is a lmge slap in tlte face in light ofhis oomments regarding our intelligence and abilities as students. Ifs embarrassing that Mason..has chosen to endorse these condescending & racist views, and it demonstrates a complete disregard & ongoing lack of concern fur studems like me. Ifthe goal is to further decrease diversity at Mason & alienate members of the student body. this is surely a step in the right dire\;tion. rt is offensive to women and homosexuals and many many many people as there about this decision that wm highly impact the value of my degree." NO transparency "Justice Soalia offended a lot ofpeople.. including myself. and a Jot cts for students by damaging the school's reputation." l 00% oottainty, I would have chosen to go elsewhere had the name been in place during my own applications process. The name of the school says a Jot about what the school values. In 2016. the vast majority of law students do value things that Scalia. vehemently criticized. Comparing homosexuality to incest or child pornography has nothing to do with "textualism" and everything t{) do with being condescendingly ignorant." ..Judge Scalia was too poJmizing to name your staie...funded law school after.'' •These 30 pieces of s1l ver are going to be cold comfurt when halfthe employers in the area start tossing GMU resnm and other rational logical people, am against. l do not want to say .I have a law degree from ScaliaScbool of Law, itrompJerely undermines my credibility. I will not be donating a dime (Yf my money to school and wm not be participating in any activities anymore. It's a shame." "'The student body. a large percentage of which would likely disagree with Justice Scalia's views and decisions, was not consulted cm the .name change before it was announced." "Please don't.'' "'Justice Scalia was a briUiant mind but a controversial figure. l do not feel it's appropriate to name the Ja:w school after someone so divisive."' "This change has significantly devalued my legal education. It's embarrassing and unfathomable that the continuity, and not looking administration thought this name change was a good idea. Name ll 394 like fools is a much better way to increase enrol Lment than changing the name to honor someone who might be more recognizable than George Mason. Antonin ScaJia had no ties to George Mason Law and the name change now makes the school sound Hice it is on or with lower tier schools such as "Thomas Cooley". Not to mention that changing the name to OODOT Scalia a month after his death because an anonymous donation asked for it makes it look like the school is desperate and scraping for money, and will do anything tQ get it, including caving to desires of an anonymotis donor without truly thinking about what will aetuaJly increase the reputation and value of the George Mason Law education. This is a disturbing tum of events and 1 can honestly gay th.at if the .schooJ follows through with the name l will never again donate my time or money for the benefit of the institution." "Negative association and depreciation of value of degree." "I run beyond disappointed in my a.Ima mater. Jjust finished my share.holder buy·in and was set ttJ resume making donations lo GMUSL; l will not be doing that now." "Please see if we can organize a time to demonstrate in front ofthe school our strong objection to this name change. I will gladly attend. Our resistance ro this change deserves to be equally newsworthy.'• "Regardless of any personal feelings towards Justice Scalia. naming our school after a political figure who evokes such intense and divided sentiments from the public - including clients. employers, and codoes a to all GMU .students; past, current, and .future." *'Mason Law at its best is a community of diverse opinions. Hnnoring ajurist, bri1liant as he was. who actively promoted bigotry and did not respect the opinions of others goes against what I believe cur community stands for. This will also tum off non-conservative future applicants and create a more homogenous learning which is bad for education and also bad for business." stand in solidarity with GMU Law BLSA in opposing this name change. Antonin Scalia is celebrated by onJy some in the legal community. For others. his legacy was one of derision, discrimination, and denigration. Naming a law school after this figure affirms to students of oolor (who Justice Scalia believed generally did not belong in the Ivy League) that their Jives and voices do not matter and will be underserved." " Dear GMUSL: J am shocked to team ofthis name change. l ll11l oot .a conservative and attended GMU viewing it as a state school, open to all - but with this change, you may as wen write "Conservatives Oruy Need Apply" on your applications. Scalia is a highly controversial figure who is .not representative of those who should be your potential student body - and by that I mean, everyone should feet wefoomed to apply and attend Mason .Law. Naming the law school after one ofthe most conservative justices we've seen on the Supreme Court sends the wrong message to your former, -current, and (potential) future students. The LGBT connnunity. women, and minoritie.5 are highly unlikely to have any interest in matriculating to the newly named school.. I guess M&on is giving up on diversity? That's truly shameful. and J hate to point out the obvious. but is Mason really considering going from George Mason University School of Law (GMUSL) to Antonin Scalia School of Law (ASS Law)?! Please reconsider Utis disastrous decision and do the right thing. l know the university received a large sum of money... 395 that's great, but did you fight for another comprou1ise or did you fold at 1tre endowment? As a GMUSL alum. I will be embarrassed w blow my university made this grave Sincerely, Olivia Fines (forrnerly Kunkler, Class of2008)" •tASSLaw•••. 1• ••Also, I rarcly ever agroed with Scalia nor thought that he was a sh.ining example of legal scholarship.,, "Scalia is a divisive and controversial figure. His comments just in recent memory have alienated homosexuals and racial minorities. Education needs to be inclusive and Scalia is excJusive of all who don't meet his outdated conception of a classic American. The school cannot purport to take diversity seriously now. I am embarrassed by this decision to sell our school to the highest bidder. 1t displays a lack of integrity. The school's decision to not consult the alumni or student body is also cynical--the administration knew that the decision would .not fly ifstakeholders wtre consulted. I do not pJan w continue do.nating to the school." "ASSoL, ASS Law? That's not where l go to school. Replacing the name of a founding father with a barely dead bigot and naming a di.versity scholarship after him? This is a disgrace and makes me ashamed tn be a Mason Law student" «J appreciared George Mason for the excellent legal education in many legal schools of thought; .I do not identify as a oonservative or a liberal. and am happy to have gone somewhere that was not simply an ecl\o chamber of views, and to have learned from and discussed with others whose ideas J respect as I disagroe with them. But l do not respect Anmnin Scalia-he is a polarizing figure, whose views do not represent the best of conservative thought; even many who agree with him find apologizing for some of rus JOQ're extreme remarks. 1 doubt l would have made the decision to attend a school that named itself after this man: it is an embarrassing association and one that wm affect my own reputation .in the future, particularly as my career has involved working with civii liberties organizations. There is no chance 1 will donate to the Antonin Scalia schooJ in the future or recommend ·that others attend; I am sure there are many like me, and I am deep1y disappointed in this decision." "'l applied to. and am a proud student at, George Mason School of Law ([ am currently refusing :«> acknowledge the new name). The fact that the board. changed the school's name without so much as consulting 'the student body is de..qpfoable."' "Antonin Scalia did not believe that women should be afforded the sam.e rights as men. To rename a school that produces such excellent female lawyem after this man would be a discredit both w the students and to the school." "Way too soon. to determine Scatia's legacy. regardless of your political affiliation. Additionally. Scnlia's upiniorts won't age well and the school will face criticism fur its name in 2050 fon:ing it back to OMU Law once again!' ''We receive a $10 million contribution ftom the Koch Foundation and change our name to "Antonin Scalia School of Law" (ASSoL. for those of you who did not think that through) in the same press 396 release? The politics are obvious and not what r want assdCiated with my degree. How is renaming our school from that ufa Founding Father and Virginian to a Supreme Cowt Justice whose only Virginia tie is that he taught at UVA good for students and alumni ofGMU'l" "l am very upset with this decision. I came to GMUSL knowing that it is a conservative law school. l decided that it was worth it based on its reputation and the financial help that t received. l was appalled to find out that two of my professors are openly racist and sexist and that any views that point in the liberal direction are not to1erated. While J am.aware that there are many conservatives who do not share these views, :I was shocked to find that my professo.rs do. By taking money from Charles Koch and an anonymous donor, the school has taken their interpretation ofthe conservative viewpoint too far. I am angry that the school did not take students Qpinio.ns in to acroWlt. I am angry that I have to look for transfer opportunities. I am angry that if 1 do not transfer J will be graduating from a law school named Salia. I am angry that even fewer liberal students will attend GMUSL. I am angry that the rulministmtion decided tu let money get in the way uf what is best for our sehooL I never would have applied to a school named after Scalia." "It seems to be apparent that the student body W$ not included in this decision, that omission by the schools administration demonstrates a complete disregard to those most impat.'ted by such a change. They should be allowed tQ determine the rerunning of the school they attend, this will have an impact on how they are peroeived by the greater society that they .are entering upon gr-aduation." "I don\ believe Anton Scalia or renaming the Jaw school in .his honor will do justice.to the core values of nor will it help us stay tied to the larger George Mason Community. l wm write mare if needed I am appalled at the board and the Dean's decision to cast off the name of a founding father in place ofa justice who died within the month all in order to cash in on possible grant money." tire "I don't want the sehool associated with his conservative views. I think this would be a disadvantage for those of us who want to go into politics... "he's a racist!" "A change of this magnitude really should've been brought before the alumni and students in a more thoughtful way. This name iehange doesn't just impact the future of the program but impacts the repullltion of the degree for thousands of alumni who have been blindsided by th.is. To vote Qft such a controversial change such as this without so much as a postcard in the mail or an email or a caU for comments on the website is underhanded, unexpected and extremely disheartening.'i ASLSGMU would be better than ASSLOMU.'' "Even if we we.re to disregard his ulim.-<:onservative leanings, Antonin Scalia's opinions for the court were nothing but bombast .tmd hyperbole not rooted in anything a reasonable legal or legislative expert would call an analysis ofthe law or the Constitution itself." ''I do not want my taw degree to be associated with such polarizing figure.'' 14 397 •vntrowing the name of a founding father in fimlr of a polarizing judicial .figure just for money is myopic and disrespectful to those of us who have labored long and hard ·to establish the stellar reputation th.e school now enjoys partly resulting :from our accomplishments and community standing. l guess it was all for nothing." i.Money should not be a greater priority 1hatt creating a safe and inclusive environment for ALL students.;, Jf my JD .listed "Ankmin Scalia School of Law" and l had in for a JD from "George Mason School of Law" l would sue you for your "bait and switch" false advertising." • 1 "This is an insult to all the students, woman and men who worked. studied and put 1heir etrorts to move thinking to a forward motion this cannot be allowed this is a uavesty of logic and equality - Keep George Mmon as George Masai\" .. First and foremost, I oppose any name change regardless of who it is named for because a change of name makes me, as an alumni. feel disconnected with the school r graduated ftom and the generations that wm graduate in the future. Given the nature of ScaUa:s jurisprudenc.e. l am also deeply concerned about the diveJSity of the sohool in the future. When 1 was student there. we were making strides towards becoming more inclusive and more representative of minorities and different types of viewpoints, and I \vorty this progress be destroyed.., wm ''I did not sign up 1o attend Scalia Law of School. There was no student input in this decision." the ideals of a law scholar. Ones that don't base their decisions on "There are others who more their religion. And the ASS acronym is the worst. l would ask that my female mends especially not give money to a wtlversity nacned after someone who treated them so poorly." an atwnni ofthe institution I cannot support a name change to support a person tlmt was so actively vigilant about promotion oppression and stripping people of their rights." "'Stop selling your integrity, it cheapens my degree:" ..Jl,lStice Scalia used his position to further his religious be.liefs and wad not strict Constitutional interpretations. Plus Antonin Scalia School (ASS) is not an appealing acronym for recruiting the next generation of legal minds.0 "The lack oftransparency by the boaro is disrespectful to the students. They should have had a voice before it was announced right when the board made their decision. Many students chose Mason as their school and now this wiU hurt current students who wiJI have to explain to potential employers what happened to the name of the schoo1 as it won't have the recognition "George Mason Law" has." 1.5 398 ""'We now have classes in 'the law and ... the law and literature, the Jaw and feminism, the law and poverty, the law and eeonomics••.take the bread and butter oourses. Do not take, and women,• do not take 'law and poverty/ do not take ilaw atid anything. ... -Justice Antonin Scaiia.. Yes, our law school, best known for its law and economics program, jw.1 named itself after a guy who thought law and economics was complete rubbish (insert face palm). ln addition to Justice Scalia's disdain for law and econ, .he has no discernible connection to Mason Law and developed a reputation for making bigoted and incendiary remarks about women, minorities, etc., etc. #NoflrWASSol"' "This change does not seem to be in concert with the of Geoq,,re Mason University. The one thing was the openness and diversity - the respect fur differences. Th.at does not seem to be that drew me Scalia represent.ed." "Them are many. many others who deserve this honor more.i• "This is incredibly unfair for current students. I believe strongly that any c::urrent student who cannot transfer should be able to graduate from George Mason Law, the school they agreed to attet:td.', •'Selecting a law scboo1 is, in effect, selecting the brand that you wish to in your future legal endeavors. When l c:bose to attend Mason Law, I was proud of the school I was committing to. Today marks the first day that has changcd. lf ahis name clmnge takes effect. I will be ashamed to say I attend Antonin Scalia School ofLaw." "This was pootly done. And it is polarizing and alienating. I expec...1ed better than this." "'Scalia did not for what this University seems to ·think he did. I hope .every single student in my <:Lass transfers. I win be applying to multiple schools in the area ratt is offensive to people of color and will certainly binder the diversification that Mason has begun..... "This is literally maklng me sick you would d1> this to these kids. 11Jey didn't sign up to attend Scalia School of Law, they came to GMU law. l wilt be pulling my small contribution to the University 1 give annually." "l feel that 1hls <:hange will damage the reputation ofthe school and will bave an adverse effect on the studeots' ability to obtain employment in this tough legal climate. We did not sign up to go to a schoot associated with one of the most divisive justices in Supreme Court history. any number of.areas oflaw where the new name of our school will put us at an hnmediat:e disadvantage with potential employers and ooworker:s. It is unconscionable for the administration to oo this to students, many of whom are unable to transfer though they might wish to now." "My anger goes beyond wards. This is an offensive action and the administration should be ashamed. Mason can say goodbye to any hope of a diverse student body." i6 399 "The name Scalia does not represent the people ofthis country, unless )'O'U are only counting white married males who are Christian. you ale 'trying to nmame GMO LAW for someone who's the equivalent of Trump but from the Supreme Court. He just said this past year about educating black people at schools with lower standards so their performance could improve. Seriously? By going through with this renaming you are losing sight of long tenn goats and.alienating alumni graduates by having this moniker hanging over our heads!* .. I truly respect Justice Scalia and bis jurisprudence. But I fmd it «lmpletely unaooeptable that George Mason failed tn diSQU$ this cltange with alumni. Smoo alumni and current law school students fundamentally disagree with Justice Scalia's v:iews on nlll1le:toUS is.sues. While I may not be one orthem, they deserved 'to have their voices heard even if'the end result would be the same. Moreover. on a selfish level, it would have·been nice for Mason to reach out and infonn alumni ofthe upcoming change. Instead, I learned of this from.a ro--worke:r in the middle of my work day. Is 'it really to much to ask for my alma mater to teac'h out and let us know of the change in advance? Muon has my contact information-I have had half a dozen solicitations for domrtions .in the last few months ·that prove as much." we have found a more polarizing figure to name this law 'SChool after? George Mason was a man that stood for equality. Naming the school a:fter a man that stands for just the. opPO!iit:e dishonors George Mason in so many ways. Additionally, it is so disrespectful that students found out over Twitter. It is an embamlsst:ne:r:i.t that l could be graduating from a school named after Scalia.·• ''A lot ofmeming is derived from a name, as we've witnessed with Trump's candidacy. Therefore. because students enroUed into George Mason University, the name should be changed to impact enrollfog fieshman from fall 2016 Md all those who come after.t'i ''The Board should reconsider. SCHEV and GOVERNOR. should reject tbis. Both Harvard and Princeton are taking cmrect:ive actions. What does this say for the public institution named after the author of the Virginia Declaration if Rights and spirit behind the Bill QfRight.,_., µI'm disappointed that this was not brought up to the students and aturruii prior to the decision being made." ..Antonin Scalia was partisan, divisive, and his opinions hurt many black. women. and other Americans. Additionally. this change will alienate young people (who trend liberal) ftom applying to such a conservative school. This will mean lower chances of high LSAT scores and G.P.A's in applications. thus dragging down our rankings. It wm also mean people have to deal with employers having preconceived notions about their po.litical beliefs ina legal field that is already difficult to enter and. again, ttend.c; liberal. For both partismt and.practical :reasons. thi'i would be an absolutely terrible decision and should be changed immediately. Leave the school name the way it is. GMUSL will not make more money from it than itloses." "I have .respect for Justice Scalia, however re--;namingthe school to a flt,JUre who, while a scholar and a great mind. was polarizin& will have negative repercussions to the school in terms of tipping the balance of a well rounded student body to purely a conserwtive student body and faculty. And many of us 17 400 planning to leave our own endowment/donation are greatly turned off by the lack. of communication that changing the name was even a possibi1ity. Alumnae participati(ln is a big factor in school rankings. and it is already low - it wm only get lower and the school's ranking seems to be dropping from when I f get it. but this fa an graduated in 2007. This is a bad move to the detriment of the school. Money instance where the Boord should re--negotiate:1 "Mak]ng this name change wm be a very polarizing act, much as he was a polarizing figwe in jurisprudence and potitic.s, n would be far wiser 'to wait a period of several decades before considering such a change•.., law sc'hool oommunity .shouW have a voice in this important decision." "While I knew Justic.e Sc;alia personally and admired him, many of his views are objectianable to some of your liberal students (yes you do have a few). 1nosecurrently attending had no say in this and should have 'been consulted.'' "Justice Scalia was a very divisive figure and l think cummt students should have a say in whether they want their law school to bear his name.... "I didn\ apply to the Antonin Scalia School oft.aw and having that name on my diploma would be detrimental ro my career goals in the public serooe, Justice Scalia was also a man who time wm prove to be on the wrong side of history; am.an who patronized people of color who, in his might he better fit for 'Jess "slower track. schools'; a man who insulred women by refusing to oombat gender discrimirurtion and by usurping their right to choose what to do with !heir own bodies; a man who loudly and vilely declared his distaste fur bomosexualit:y as 'reprehensible', 'immoral', and 'destructive.'" You are a STATE school that has been bought by the temptation of easy, dirty money with no foresight to the long-term effect this namechange will have. It is 'beyond pathetic.... ••wlthout eny input from or ootice 10 OMU students OJ alumni, the law school has been renamed after an int:redib1y potruizing oonse:rvative Justice. As someone who doesn't wish ro be associated with any particular political party. the thought of having to explain :away the faci that l attended a school now named after Justice Scalia in a future job interview is mortifying. The last thing I want anyone to assume about me is that 1 share Justice ScaJiats politics; now that my law sclmol has been renamed in his it seems more Likely than before that people may dtaw erroneous conclusions about my political views simp]y based on where 1 attended law s.cltooJ." 21 404 "Isn't being named after George Mason enough? I have no problem with a scholarship dedicated to Justice Scalia, but he is a divisive figure and the name change doesn't suggest that inclusiveness or diverse legal perspectives wm be encouraged at the law school. I will keep my references to George Mason Unjversitf School of Law."' "1 believe this name change wiU have a significant detriment on the future diversity of the student body .1 a1so believe that this name change will have a detriment on the value of the GMU Law Degtee - where will be unfuirly judged on their perceived political leanings they will have fewer opportunities for employmenl"' "Seriously? Anything for a buck, I guess. The man wrote bigotry and homophobia into his opinions. We now mock the jurists who wrote bigotry against African, Asians, and the mentally handicapped in their opinions on I 00 years ago. What are we going to do about this man•s opinions in 50 years? Let's sacrifice integrity for a mental midget who behaved on the bench like a petulant child fur 10 .million dollars from the K.och.s. He courted controversy and division in ·bis opinions. The man also more or said he would never hire a gmu grad because -0nly HYS was good enough for him since thats where an the smart kids go. He never did anything fur the law school. l'banks for making my degree the butt of a job. thnks fur putting a geavy politioal yoke on top ofmy degree that will make its already Jimite reach more limited. My only l1ope (slim) is that the legislature will reject the school's stupid cash grab. Also, way to think through the marketing. #ASSoL." 4This name change is an outrage to many currertt studimts and alumni, and will alienate many prospective students.•; "This is a very divisive name 1() attach to my law school credentials, which will certainly bias those woo read my cv.tt "Sudden. lack of input, curious what other ways are there to honor Scalia short of renaming the entire Jaw school. appeared directly connected to money rather than. honor., feels shocking and yucky. what happened to George Mason?" "GMUS.L has name recognition. ASS Law does not. .I live on the we.st coast and will oot write a law school name on my resume that means nothing-especially when 1paid <>ut-of..-state tuition fb.r one that does." "George Mason School of Law is already named for a great patriot, George Mason. l feel strongly that C'JMUSL should not change ifs name t.o a Supreme Court Justice, or any other individualf who has no connection t.o the 1SChoof whatsot..--ver and who engenders sw::h a strong partisan reaction. Law School should be a place m train .and educate future lawyers. Leave tbe politics to the School of Public Policy. I will not make any future donations to GMUSL ifthe school js named for Justice Scalia."' 22 405 "I fmd the name change very upsetting and off putting. I respect the beautiful prose of ScaJia's argumems and the passion he exhibited in his questioning and opinions. but l vehemenUy disagree with the content of too many of his pieces. I think he's too rlivishre and polarizing a person to re-name an entire law school afu:r. I would be supportive of re-naming the Moot Court room, <>r a lecture haH w encourage students to fervently advocar.e fur their cause as Scalia did (and ortly that), but .I think re-naming an c:ntire law school devalues my degree and wiU affect future admissions as weU as limit job prospects for graduates. I think it is tnl!y a shame. I'm glad they received such a large donation because ifthis change is implemented, they will no longer receive any money from me." "No input was requested.'' "Not terribly enthused abo-ut my alrna-ma:rer named after a judge knQwn for his anti-llomosexual opinions laced with vitric.ll, a belief that the 14th amendment doesn't grant equal protoc'tion to women. and the inability to l"e®gnir.e that pithy insults cannot weU reasoned 'legal "11:te school is already named for an esteemed founding had no significant relationship to the law sdlooJ. &dow a chair or name a wing ot library for him. not 'the whole schooL" "'1 would not have attended a law school named for Scalia.. {In fact. 1didn't even matriculale under the law and economics school oflaw. That paradigm shift to my dismay during my years there.)" ..1 do not agree with ScaJia•s values, his scholarship and his origirutlism concept lt is offensive to an enlightened society, especially with regard to women's right among other ideals." "l won't donate to a Scalia school of law." "By choosing to name the schoo1 after Scalia the school would effectively be saying that liberal minded law students need not which I imagine cannot be the intention... Right'?"' "l fear that the change will hurt my ability to get jobs in the future.,, opposed to changing the name of the Law School without obtaining comment and feedback from alumni. From the information p-rovided to date, it appears.that anyone can "buy" -0ur school."' "This decision was short sighted and embarrassing." 23 406 a woman of color and ally to the LGBT community, l will never support the branding of my diploma or law schoo1 with the name narcissistic hmnophobe whose .racist rancs are his lepcy. J wonde.t, does the Ant.onin Scalia School ofLaw count as a slower-track school. or shouJd I look elsewhere?" a fan ofJustice Sealia's originalism; do not regard that doctrine as in any way benign, whereas George Mason was a moving fQl'Ce behind the Bill of Rights. (Sorry 10 say, Dean Butler, that I cannot that civil liberties and constitutional law were "strengths" of the school when I attended.) And I deplore the anonymity of the donor(s); ifyou can't follow the money, you can't unders;t.and what i$ going "A wing or ll part of school is fine. Not the school .ii like to think of GMU as "forwardi. :thinking. this just shows that we are the exact a.ad are able to be bought. We should put our principles before "The lack of transparency in process and speed at which the name change came about makes it seem that the renaming was just about getting the money." "l strongly appose both the name change and the way it was handled." "'OccasiottaUy brilliant though he might .have been, renaming the school for JDStice Scalia essentially hangs a sign by the door tea.ding "conservative students only taeed apply. 0 As a liberal who attended the exactly say that l felt welcomed for my views. but ru>r did I feel actively ex.eluded: When I attended the sct.ool. it at least made a showing of neutrality. Can it honestly sa.y the sarne oow? I am disappointed rutd frustrated by lhis decision}' school from ' 1do not believe it is guod for the school's brand and reputation to be named after such a divisive figure 1 as Scalia. The timing in conjunction with donations front oonservative activist groups leaves the impression the school is ''in bed" with those groups, despite heirtg a public. state-supported institution.'' ..Scalia was a hateful bigot. Naming anything on campus after him would be a pox mart on GMUs character and credibility... ''First the Patriot Center now this. GMU needs w stop selling out. Soon they are going to rename the entire university." "lt demolishe8 the reputation that OMUSL has built up over the years and restarts from scratch as an unknown." 24 407 "l actually have the late Justice, but l don't see what be bas to do with George Mason University School of Law.. and l take exception with the complete Jack of consideration given to the opinions ofthe Alumni and current students.,, 25 408 From: Sent To: Cc: Subject Frank Neville Friday, April 08, 2016 11:42 AM Kathy Cagle; todavis@deloitte.com; 'StuartMendefsohn@hldaw.com'; kellymcnamaracorley@discover.com; mahfuz.ahmed@disys.com; KAREN ALCALDE; Stephen Cumbie; Dennis, Kim; cd@dwoskin.com; gruneranne@gmail.com; Jacquemin, John; 'Robert Pence'; 'David Petersen'; jpeterson@petersoncos.com; 'Sgmai!'; tschar@comstockcompanies.com; Sheikh, M Siddique jogeorge@deloitte.com; Megan Burk; Nicole Passmore; 'Cuellar, Alissa'; 'Diane Lunsford'; 'Margaret Schnurr'; Vivinia Villavicencio (Vhtinia@petersoncos.com); 'Elnasser, Sally A (ES & CSO)'; Angel Cabrera; Sharon Cullen; Elizabeth A Connors; Scott A Nichols; Leslie T Barton Re: Update on Reactions to Law SchooJ Naming Dear Visitors, A quick update - we have received several FOIA requests for the Law School gift agreements. Later this afternoon, we will provide copies of the agreements to the requesting parties. Mason faculty and students are included among the requesting groups. Best regards, Frank From: fnevill2 Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 3:16 PM To: Kathy eagle , ''todavis@delaitte.comn , "'Stuart.Mendelsohn@hldaw.com '" , nke!lymcnamaracorley@discover.com u , Mahfuz Ahmed , KAREN ALCALDE , 'Stephen Cumbie' , "Dennis1 Kim• , <.c:d@dwoskin.com>, 14gruneranne@gmail.com" , "Jacquemin. John" , 'Robert Pence' <.bobp@pencegroup.com >. 'David Petersen' , 11jpeterson@petersancos.com" , "ssevenc@gmaitcom" . , nsheikh# M Siddique" Cc: "jogeorge@deloitte.com" , Megan Burk , 'Nicole Passmore' , '°Cuelfar, Alissa"' . ,Diane Lunsford' ; 'Margaret Schnurr' , "Vivinia Villavicencio (VMnia@petersoncos.com )" , • 0 Elnasser, 5ally A (ES & CSO)'" , Angel Cabrera , Sharon Cullen q cullenl@gmu.edu>, Elizabeth A Connors , Scott A Nichols , leslie T Barton Subject: Update on Reactions to law School Naming Dear Visitors, 1 409 Over the past week the Law School naming has attracted considerable attention both within the .Mason community as well as in Richmond and among the general public. t assume that you have seen at least some of these reports but J wanted to provide a broad compilation, which I have included below. We will continue to engage in dialogue with our various different constituent groups while we monitor feedback and adjust our communications as necessary. Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions or would like to discuss.. Best Frank Communications and campus AdMties University leadership has reached out to engage the community on the topic. Major messages and activities are listed below: President's message to Mason community {3/31) Press release and media follow up (3/31} Dean Butter meets with students, faculty, staff (3/31-present; ongoing) President addresses attendees at campus-wide Diversity event {4/5) Universlfy submits off1dCJl name change request to SOiEV (4/5) Rector meets with faculty Senate {4/6) Senior administrators meet with Diversity al'ld lntlusion Council (4/8; pending) President meets with President's Coum;il (4/8; pending} Petitions and Letters Several groups have begun to circulate petitions opposed to the name change. Those initiatives are listed below: 1) Blue Virginia website; letter is to-signed by 11 Northern Virginia Democratic legislators encouraging SCHEV not to approve the naming of the law stftool tmm:/lwww.$011Mt.romldot/307140298/Gecrge;Mn:m...\Jnritersitx·SdwQk1fi.fwi.etttr#f,o1lscmm 2 410 2) A Mason faculty member has posted a petitton opposing the name change and has urged faculty, staff, students, and community members to sign 3) State Senator Chap Petersen has sent a letter to SOiEV in support of the name change Attached 4) A group of Mason law alumni and students have presented a petition opposing the name change Attached Select Reports in Influential Media Mainstream media reporting has been mixed but mostly positive. A ooflection of the highest-profile reports follows. Washington Post: Mason's Hena Butter and Neomi Rao say Mason law, fike Scalia, is a maverick. Washington Post: Georgetown Law profe$$0rs sav it's fitting to name gb®J after SgUa. Washington Post: Faitfax delegate start! smtition to stop Mason from selling namlng rights to @nonymgys donors. Washington Post: Acronym q>mpels Mason to d!ang !aw $dloqf name. Washington Post: Va. Democrats criticize nime change. us News & World Report: EdltoriaS prai:sa Scalia Jaw school name chamw, Bloomberg: Mason names law school after Scalia. Associated Press: Mason be@mes a favorite of Charles Koch. Wall Street Journal: Mason names law sc:bool C¥fter Scalia. Washington Post: Mason names law schoof after Scalia. Chronicle of Higher Ed: Mason names law after Scalia, jnside Higher Ed: Mason names law ghool after S<:ala. Wall Street Journal: Tmkering catted fur in law schoors new acromnr, is now the Antonin Scalia Law School at Geome Mason New York Times: Perflaps even Sgdia would havg found the acronym snafu amusJng. CNN: law school name hits acroroov 5fli& 3 411 Social Media Social media has been a source of both criticism and some praise. Half the social media commentary has been critic.al, with concerns focussed on Justice Scalia's ruling.sand comments as well as worries over the Koch family's iofluence on the university. Approximately 40% of social media reporting has been neutral. This reporting mostly originates from mainstream oews outlets which is then shared by social media users. The remaining 10% of comments have been positive. 412 Blake, Peter (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Blake, Peter (SCH EV) Friday, April 08, 2016 1:43 PM Council Members ExecStaff (SCHEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCH EV); Covington, Beverly (SCH EV) On behalf of Gil Minor: George Mason University law school name change GMU-Scalia.docx Council Members, Peter's note (attached) describes an event at George Mason University that you probably have heard about. I just want you to know we are thoroughly exploring what our duties are as well as options, and will keep you posted. Many thanks, Gil 1 413 Dear Council Members: You likely are aware of last week's action by the George Mason University (GMU) Board of Visitors to rename the school of law in honor of recently deceased Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Antonin Scalia. The proposed renaming has occasioned controversy in the press and social media, and SCHEY has received many expressions of opposition as well as support since the announcement of the GMU board's action. As a result, we are being drawn into the controversy in a public way. I am writing now to provide you with information about SCHEV's role in this matter. According to the Code of Virginia, SCHEY is charged with the duty to approve the creation of departments, schools, colleges and other academic organizational units at public institutions. SCHEY's "organizational change" policy provides guidelines and procedures used by SCHEY and institutions to fulfill this code duty. According to policy and established practice, institutions submit paperwork to SCHEY whenever they change the name of an academic organizational unit. GMU is therefore required to seek SCHEY review as the final step in establishing the new name of the Jaw school. According to Code of Virginia and policy, when such a renaming is enacted "solely for purposes of internal management" and the institution's mission and curriculum are unchanged, SCHEY must be notified in writing. In such instances, the Code says that SCHEY "shall approve the proposed change," and the action is reported to Council in the next agenda book. Conversely, if a reorganization or renaming involves substantial elements of planning and/or investment - a ''complex" change - it would be presented to Council for approval via an agenda item that includes information about the academic and fiscal rationales supporting the change. We received GMU's submission earlier this week. The first step in the staff review will be to determine whether the renaming is "solely for purposes of internal management" or if it rises to a higher standard. If it ri ses to a higher standard, we can expect an action item to come before Council, perhaps at the May meeting. Otherwise, Council action is not required, and that result will be reported to Council, also in May. I am working closely with staff in Academic Affairs to determine the correct interpretation and action for the proposed name change of the law school. We also have been talking with Al Wilson, our assistant attorney general. 1 expect that staff will arrive at a preliminary determination within the next 10 days or so. In the meantime, if you have any questions or thoughts you'd like to share, please let me know. Finally, should you get any inquiries from the news media, please refer them directly to Greg Weatherford. He can be reached at gregoryweatherford@schev.edu or 804-786-2323. 414 From: Sent: To: Subject: C. Kane <724harper@gmail.com> Monday, April 11, 2016 9:43 AM Board of Visitors Fwd: [George Mason Law] Update on Record Gift and School Naming ---------- Forwarded message --------From: C. Kane <724hamer@gmail.cam> Date: Mon, Apr 11 , 2016 at 9:39 AM Subject: RE: [George Mason Law] Update on Record Gift and School Naming To: lawalmn@gmu.edu Cc: communications@schev.edu, speccoli@gmu.edu Dean Butler: This is a personal email directed to the Dean. I am going to be uncharacteristically blunt . . . You are destroying a rich tradition and a lovely school with this sell out. The barrage on social media extends far beyond just the unfortunate name acronym. Switching a few letters won't kill that controversy. You have upset a large and loyal community of alumni. You should name a library or wing after the Justice, not rename the whole school especially when doing so places the entire school and its reputation under the cloud of a politically charged and motivated activism. Something even more apparent by the lack of ties to the school by the Justice himself and the entity from whom the "gift11 has been given. You are the dean of a PUBLIC school, not a political think tank. Public institutions and their names should not be for sale. The willingness to accept such a contingent gift defeats all claims of "independence." The first response should have been NO thank you, "period." I imagine that the dye is cast (and I hope others are able to stop this) but I urge you to rethink this decision and scale back to a more appropriate naming of a portion of the building, not destroying the GMU brand. This is also a VFOIA request for a copy of the minutes, public discussion and final vote for this decision by the BoV as well as the email addresses for each member of the Board of Visitors. You may mail that to 2720 S. Arlington Mill Rd, #416, Arlington VA 22206. 1 415 Thank you. Carolynn Miiler, Class of 1990. 2 416 From: Sent: To: Subject: jarnes dean Wednesday, April 13, 2016 9:15 AM Board of Visitors Fwd: naming GMU law school To Whom It May Concem: While I appreciate Justice Scalia's se1vice to our country, it seems to me tlrnt it is totally inappropiiate for GMU to name its Law School after Justice Scalia. It is appropriate to be respectfol of his service to our count1y. But given how many of his Supreme Court decisions are filled with ignorance, bigotry & prejudice. it is offensive to name any public institution in his honor. Many of our fellow Americans & Virginians are minorities. Justice Scalia, through his various writings & statements has hmt & belittled many. His many bigoted & ignorant writings & statements regarding women, people of color, sexual minorities & or others, mean that he should not be honored in such a manner. To do so would tarnish GMU & the great state of Virginia. This is not about political con-ect:ness & or academic freedom. Virginia is no longer a state that will be passive in the face of the types of offense & prejudice that Justice Scalia spewed fo1th. Fm1her, any involvement by the Kochs make this bad idea even worse. I join my voice with the voices of others asking GMU to rethink: this decision. If GivIU cannot be persuaded to do so, I join my voice with those of others calling on my elected officials to block & or ove1tum such a decision using whatever means necessary to do so. Sincerely, James Dean 11195 Square Sail Ct Reston, VA 20191 jamesdean2wdc@gmail.com 1 417 From: Sent: To: Subject: Elizabeth K Demulder Wednesday, April 13, 2016 3:46 PM Board of Visitors; Angel Cabrera; S David Wu; Charlene Y Douglas; Mark R Ginsberg Faculty feedback on law school gift agreement Good afternoon. In my role as a Faculty Senator, I fotwarded to my faculty colleagues the agreements for the gift to the law school. I received the email response below from a colleague who wishes to remain anonymous and I want to share with you the concerns. Sincerely, Betsy DeMulder Elizabeth (Betsy) DeMulder, PhD Associate Professor Academic Program Coordinator, Transformative Teaching Master's Degree Program Graduate School of Education College of Education and Human Development George Mason University Good morning. I write to express sincere concerns to you regarding the attached grant agreement. First: whereas I can respect and appreciate Justice Scalia s judicial philosophy and opinions on matters relating to constitutional law; his opinions on issues of diversity, inclusion, and equality are counter to the George Mason University mission, which states that we are an ".. .inclusive academic community", in addition to not aligning with "Mason Idea" and institutional values. 1 Second: if you read carefully, the "Donor," consisting of the Koch Foundation and a shadow philanthropist, must be notified when the current and subsequent Deans leave and/or are replaced. If the "Donor" does not agree, it may elect to sever the agreement, which is worth many millions of dollars. It is my opinion that it is inappropriate to provide a foundation funded by a controversial political activist to influence the selection of the chief academic officer of a school at George Mason University. [Clarified in a subsequent communication]: The clause in 7a references the "sole and absolute discretion" of the Foundation to sever the agreement or withhold funding if the university does not comply with its end of the bargain. "Sole and absolute discretion" provides a great deal oflatitude for the foundation. For example, I become concerned due to the reference in 2a to the importance of the Dean in advancing the School's mission. I see assessing the advancement of, or the potential to advance, the School's mission as highly subjective. If the foundation deemed a Dean unable to advance the School's mission, would it be able to withhold or threaten to withhold funding? If yes, even the mere threat of withholding 1 418 millions of dollars of funding represents a level of influence that, in my opinion, is not acceptable and threatens the independence and integrity of the School. In conclusion, I have serious concerns with the attached agreement related to the clear conflicts with George Mason University's institutional mission and the academic independence and integrity of our institution. It is very important to note that the concerns expressed are not biased by my personal political beliefs or affiliations. As [someone] not protected by tenure, I ask to remain anonymous. I can foresee that openly opposing a financial agreement of this size may negatively impact my career. However, you are free to share my opinions without using my name, if you feel compelled to do so. 2 419 Elizabeth I Woodley Subject Location: Updated Invitation: lunch with Henry Butler, Neomi Rao, and Leonard Leo @ Tue Apr 19, 2016 12pm - 2pm (Leonard Leo) la taberna del alabardero, 1776 I Street NW Start End: Tue 4/19/2016 12:00 PM Tue 4/19/2016 2:00 PM Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Accepted Organizer: Leonard Leo This - n t has bHn changed. !DOA d!tllls • Lunch with Henry Butler, Neomi Rao, and Leonard Leo When Changed: Tue Apr 19. 2016 12pm - 2pm Eastern Tune na I Street NW (!!W2) Where la tabema del alabardero, 1 Video call httns://plus aoogle.com/haoooutsl !fed-soc Ol'Sl/lunch- with calendar Leonard Leo Who Leonard Leo - Of93 maria.marshall@fE hnbutler@gmu.ed Neomi Rao Going? l'.11 - Mim - H2 lnvit3tJor1 from Google CalefW more ootions • You are reoeMng tlllS courtesy email at 1he :iccoont hnbutler@gmu.odu ilee:iuse you lite an attendee of this event To stop receM09 Mute updates for !his event. dedlne this event. Altemal!Vely for a Google accoool at h!lps J/www google rt:XTl/caendar/ and cootrol your notification can sign setbrlgs for yout: en!lre calendar 5 420 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Cc Henry N Butler Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:43 PM Leonard A. Leo Todd J Zywicki Subject FW: LEC Sent To: Leonard, Thanks for all your help! Onward and Upward I Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non·GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com . From: Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 4:22 PM To: Henry N Butler com] Subject: FW: LEC 1 421 From: _m1 Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 4:19 PM To: 'Todd 2 'cI-ci? Cc: Subject: LEC 5 .. -.. .m Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Henry N Butler Friday, April 22, 2016 3:47 PM Leonard A. Leo Neomi Rao RE: RE: Antonin Scalia Law School at GMU-Center for Admin Law Leonard, Many thanks! Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutl er@gma il.com. From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 3:38 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Fwd: RE: Antonin Scalia Law School at GMU-Center for Admin Law Sent from Outlook Mobile ----------Forwarded messa e ---------From: .org> 1 423 Date: Fri, Apr 22, 2016at12:37 PM-0700 Subject: RE: Antonin Scalia Law School at GMU-Center for Adm.in Law To: "Leonard A. Leo'' , Leonard, • ---Original Message-- From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Wednesda , A ril 20 2016 2:14 PM To: Subject: With wann regards, Leonard 2 424 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Wednesday, April 27, 2016 4:41 PM Fralin, Heywood (SCHEV); Minor, Gil (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Fwd: George Mason Law School Renaming Letter - Marcus Simon (Scalia Petition).pdf; A TT00001 .htm; Signatures Against Renaming the GMU Law School.pdf; ATT00002.htm Relevant to our conversation tomorrow. Begin forwarded message: From: "Delegate Marcus Simon" To: "Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEY)" Cc: "Blake, Peter (SCHEY)" , "Kang, Wendy (SCHEY)" , "Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEY)" , "Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEY)" Subject: Re: George Mason Law School Renaming Hi Greg, Thanks for your response. I have emailed LeeAnn separately to let her know that Delegate Simon would like to speak during the public comment period. We are also aware that SCHEY staff are reviewing the proposed name change as simple or complex. Please find attached a letter from Delegate Simon regarding this as well as a spreadsheet of the signatures, which simply contains the name, city, and state of the signers. If you have further questions, please let me know. Best, Andrea Tetreault Senior /A.>gislatiue Aide Delegate Marcus Simon District: Ls71) '{2?-0053 Richmond: (894) 698-1053 (During Session Only) On Tue, Apr 26, 2016 at 4:12 PM, Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEY) wrote: Dear Andrea, Thanks for writing. The public-comment period is at the beginning of each full meeting of the SCHEV board, which in this case will begin at9 a.m . on Tuesday, May 17. Please 425 recall that if Delegate Simon wishes to speak in that period he should give notice three business days in advance of that date - by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 12. This notice should include the speaker's name, address and topic. Speakers will be asked to submit written copies of their remarks at the time of comment. Please note that by policy and practice if SCHEV determines that a specific organizational change falls under the category of "simple," rather than "complex," approval is conferred automatically by staff. Therefore, this matter would normally come before Council for action only if it is determined to be a complex change. The proposed name change is still under staff review. If it is sent to Council for action, this will be reflected in a meeting agenda; agendas are posted on SCHEV's website approximately one week in advance of meetings. The best way to ensure delivery of Delegate Simon's petition and signatures to Council members would be to forward them to us to distribute to them. There is no need for a spreadsheet of names, but we would welcome your count of signatories. Let me know if I can be additional assistance. Greg 804-786-2323 From: marcussimonfordelegate@gmail.com [mailto:marcussimonfordelegate@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Delegate Marcus Simon Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 3:41 PM To: Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Cc: Blake, Peter (SCHEV); Kang, Wendy (SCHEV); Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Subject: Re: George Mason Law School Renaming 2 426 Hi Greg, Thank you for the information about the process. I also saw on the website that there is a public comment period in the beginning of the meeting. Does this mean the first day (May 16th) will include public comment? What time do the meetings begin? Delegate Simon would like to speak during the public comment period if his schedule allows. Also, please let me know the best forum in which to share the petition signatures. Would the Board prefer a spreadsheet of names or simply the statistics i.e. the number of people on the petition? Thanks! Andrea Tetreault Senior Legislative Aide On Apr 13, 2016 2:30 PM, "Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEY)" wrote: Dear Andrea, Thank you for writing and sharing the petition and Delegate Simon's interest in the proposed change of name for the George Mason University School of Law. We will be glad to share the petition with members of Council. This clearly is an issue about which many people have strong and differing opinions. You asked about the process in matters such as this. Now that the George Mason University proposal has been received at SCHEY, the first step is for SCHEY staff to review it and determine whether it is what the agency's policy calls a simple "organizational change" or a complex one. Simple organizational changes are done solely for purposes of internal management and do not entail significant alterations to the institution's curriculum or mission. Complex changes do typicall y entail alterations to curriculum, mission, or both. (George Mason has indicated that it considers changing the name of its school to be a simple organizational change.) Our usual process for handling a request for organizational change, be it simple or complex, is to include it as part of a regular Council meeting or agenda materials. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 16-17 at Washington & Lee University. Sincerely, 3 427 Greg Weatherford 8 4?7 6- 2 428 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES RICHMOND MARCUS B. SIMON COMMITIEE ASSIGNMENTS: Militia, Police. and Public Safety Science and Technology Post Office Box 958 Falls Church, Virginia 22040 FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT April 27, 2016 Mr. G. Gilmer Minor Ill State Council of Higher Education for Virginia I0 I N. 14th Street, I0th Floor James Monroe Building Richmond, VA 23219 Dear Chairman Minor: As you know, there has been a great deal of controversy concerning George Mason University's surprise announcement earlier this month regarding their desire to rename their law school the Antonin Scalia School of Law in exchange for a pledge of $20,000,000.00 from an anonymous donor. In the weeks since this has been made public, I have received countless urgent messages and correspondence from Virginians opposed to the change. On March 31 si, I created an on line petition to provide a vehicle for those concerned about the sale of the naming rights to the law school, the process by which the request came about, and the requested new name to register their opposition. On April 51h several General Assembly colleagues sent a letter to SCHEY request in g that the renaming request be given serious consideration before making a final decision. Since then, 1,233 Virginians, alumni and other concerned individuals have signed the petition, and the number continues to grow every day. The text of the petition is as follows: Stop GMUfrom selling the naming rights to the law school to anonymous donors who want to name it for Antoni Scalia. 771e State Council qf Higher Education.for Virginia (SCH EV) has to approve the change. {(you agree that public comment and input.fiwn alumni and current and Dr. Angel students is important, sign this petition. Let SCHEV, Governor Cabrera, President Date: 4/28/2016, 7:51 AM To: Henry Butler I do not plan on responding ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: "Bravin, Jess" Date: Apr 27, 2016 11:29 PM Subject: Scalia/Ginsburg To: "Leonard Leo" Cc: Hi Leonard, From documents GMU released under the Virginia FOIA, it appears the school considered but ultimately rejected a proposal to create a Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholarship as part of the new Scalia Law School. Were you or the donor aware of this proposal? Did you or the donor have any view about it, or know why it was rejected? If you can discuss on Thursday, I can call you when my flight lands in Chicago around midday, or if that doesn't work you could also speak to my colleague in New York, Jacob Gershman, 212-416-2936. Thanks and best, Jess Jess Bravin Supreme Court Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20036 T: 202-862-9231 Twitter: @Jess Bravin Facebook: ByJessBravin 431 Subject: Fwd: Scalia Law School Draws Fire From: Leonard Leo Date: 4/28/2016, 6:01 PM To: henrynbutler@gmail.com Please call when you have a moment. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: April 281 2016 at 3:56:26 PM EDT To: "emeyer@fed-soc org" , Subject: Scalia Law School Draws Fire , "lleo@fed-soc org" , > New Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason Draws Fire Karttn Sloan, Th• Nattanal Law Journal April 28, 2016 I SHARE 1Comments An-Antomn . SCa 1·!'a.Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/NLJ Opposition is mounting to George Mason University's plans to rename its law school for PRINT REPRINTS the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Read The university's Faculty Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution expressing "deep concern" with both the decision to honor Scalia in the new name and the terms of the $30 million donation that led to the name change. The faculty body does not have the authority to change the name-that power lies with the university's Board of Visitors. Also on Wednesday, a Virginia legislator, Marcus Simon, sent a letter to the state's Council of Higher Education asking it to reject the name change, which it must approve to take effect. He also delivered a petition in opposition of the renaming that was signed by more than 1,200 people. "A law school named for Scalia is likely to be as polarizing and controversial as the man himself," Simon wrote. "At a minimum, we owe it to the faculty, staff, and students at 432 George Mason University an opportunity to express their support or opposition." Law dean Henry Butler and a university spokesman did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday. On March 31, the university announced it received $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation and $20 million from an anonymous donor to rename the school the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University and to fund a series of student scholarships. People quickly seized upon the fact that the new name carried the acronym ASSLaw, and administrators adjusted the proposed name to the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. But critics also raised substantive concerns about the renaming, pointing to Scalia's controversial jurisprudence. Nearly 140 George Mason faculty have thus far signed a letter opposing the renaming, although no law faculty have signed on. "This renaming undermines our mission as a public university and tarnishes our reputation," their letter reads. "We also recognize it as an affront to those in our community who have been the targets of Scalia's racism, sexism, and homophobia." The letter asserts that Scalia's actions on the bench harmed George Mason students, in particular minorities, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students. The Faculty Senate's resolution makes a similar argument that Scalia made numerous offensive comments about various groups in public. Last year, Scalia, a President Ronald Reagan appointee who served as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1986 to 2016, caught heat for comments suggesting that AfricanAmerican students might be better served at "less-advanced" universities during oral arguments in the closely watched affirmative action case Fisher v. Texas. The resolution also expressed unease with "the reinforcement of the external branding of the university as a conservative institution rather than an unaligned body that is a comfortable home for individuals with a variety of viewpoints." The law school is known for its relatively conservative and libertarian faculty. The resolution also says the lack of a plan to fund the addition of 12 new faculty and two new law school centers after the donation's five-year funding period ends is problematic. It requests university administrators "highlight to external audiences that the university is not aligned with any single ideological position and is a friendly home to faculty, staff, students, and others with diverse points of view," and explain more fully its future plans to fund the added faculty and law school programs. The Faculty Senate plans to introduce a resolution formally opposing renaming the law school for Scalia at its next meeting, chemistry professor and Faculty Senate parliamentarian Suzanne Slayden told Inside Higher Education. 433 Draws?Fire?ixzz479ququ 434 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Friday, April 29, 2016 8:35 AM Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Fwd: What's in a Name Change? Politics, Some at George Mason University Fear NYTimes.com Begin forwarded message: From: Gilbert Bland Date: April 29, 2016 at 8:04:26 AM EDT To: "Gil.Minor(c(1owens-rninor.com" , Heywood Fralin , Peter Blake Subject: What's in a Name Change? Politics, Some at George Mason University Fear NYTimes.com Gentlemen, this is today's NYT. I received an email from Harry Lester alerting me. The article ends by saying that opponents rest their hopes on SCHEY http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/us/koch-brothers-antonin-scalia-ueorge-mason-lawschool.html? r=O&referer=https://www.11.oogle.com/ Gil Bland Sent from my iPhone 435 Page I ot) University in Turmoil Over Scalia Tribute and Koch Role - N YT1mes.com U.S. SUBSCRIBE I LOG IN University in Turmoil Over Scalia Tribute and Koch Role Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at the 40th anniversary luncheon fo r the Legal Services Corporation in Washington in September 2014 OHP SOMODE•/11.LA I GETT\' IM/,Gt:S By NICHOLAS FANDOS APRIL 28, 2016 YOU HAVE 9 FREE ARTICLES LEFT THIS MONTH WASHINGTON - For years, students and facultv at George Mason Universitv paid . . Enjoy worthy of 119 Pulitzer'S. Moce tHan ..anv other n.ews • . little and other conservatives helpe'd transtorm thelr once sleepy Arreaoy C'0!11D1kl ,ter.sc!1qol 1the suburbs of the nation 's capital into a leading r"Je a11 .1cc6un, .. "®J!..'l:ll producer of free-market scholarship. The effort, after all, was focused on a few specific vd1 like eco!!omics and law and attracted little attention outside 436 http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/us/koch-brothers-antonin-scalia-george-mason-la... 12/20/2016 Page 2of5 University in Turmoil Over Scalia Tribute and Koch Role - N YTimes.com But the announcement last month that George Mason would rename its hnv school s in honor of .Justice Antn.nin_.S_caJiq, the longtime voice of the conservative wing vvho die.Q_in Februan:, abruptly ended that indifference. The name change - ancr that it cdmbinecl gift from the Charles Koch Foundatio'n and an anonymous conservative donor - focused attention for the first time in a serious 'vay on whether the administration and trustees at George Mason had allowed Virginia's largest public university to Russian Ambassador to Turkey Is Assassinated in Ankara ' -" CJ Iii] ELECTION BRIEFING Donald Trump Completes Final Lap, Electoral College, to White House OP-ED COLUMNIST How Republics End Berlin Crash Is Suspected to Be a Terror Attack, Police Say YOU HAVE 9 FREE ARTICLES LEFT THIS MON Enjoy journalism worthy of 119 Pulitzers. More than any other news organization. Remind Me LaterSubscribe 437 http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/us/koch-brothers-antonin-scalia-george-mason-la... 12/20/2 016 5tephen Cumbie kom: Sent To: Cc Subject Attachments: Angel Cabrera Friday, April 29, 2016 9:54 AM Tom Davis; Stuart Mendelsohn; Kelly McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Stephen Cumbie; Kim Dennis; Claire Dwoskin; 9runeranne@gmail.com; John Jacquemin; Robert Pence; David Petersen; Jon Peterson; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Sheikh. M Siddique S David Wu; Jennifer Wagner Davis; Frank Neville; Sharon Cullen; Kathy Cagle NYT and Faculty Senate Proposed Farufty Senate statement regarding Law School gifts-4-26 (003).final.dOO<; ATTOOOOl.htm; the-campaign-for-george-mason-univ-20150924Jpg; ATT00002.htm Dear Visitor, On Wednesday l had my regularly scheduled meeting with the Faculty Senate. The entire time was devoted to the law school naming gift. After I left, the senate voted the attached which I consider t.o be sensible and measured. Some members of the faculty senate are not satisfied and are proposing additional, more aggressive resolutions that may be voted.on as early as this afternoon. I cannot anticipate whether those resolutions will pass. I will be sending a written :response to 1he faculty addressing the concerns expressed dming our meeting. l 438 The Fatuity Senate of George Mason Univef$ity expresses its deep concern wrth the terms of the $30 million gift agreements to support the university's School of law and to name it the Antonin Scalia School of taw. The Senate that the gifts provide $30 million in scholarship support for law students and memorialize Justice Scalia's many years of public service and his intellectual contributions to jurisprudence. At the same time, the Senate finds these aspects to be problematic: • The celebration of a Supreme Court Justice who made numerous public offensive comments about various groups - including people of color, women, and lGl\TQ individuals -which this university has appropriately gone to some lengths to embrace as valued parts of the university community; • The memorializing of a Supreme Court Justice who was a significant contributor to the polarized dimate tn this count:ry that runs counter to the values of a university that celebrates civil diSC<}Urse; • The reinforcement of the external branding of the university as a conservative institution rather than an unaligned body that is a comfortable home for individuals with a variety of viewpoints; • Publfc representations by the university's Rector, President. School of law Dean, and ccmmunicattons office that have failed to disclose the terms of the gifts that specifically require the university to provide funding for 12 new faculty, additional staff, and support for two new Centers for a ten-year period; • The potential for the university's long-term liability far the continued funding of the additional law sd\ool faculty and centers after the s.-year period of scholarship funding :expires. In view of these concemst the Fa1;utty Senate urges the university's Board of Visitors and .administration to take action to: • Emphasize the university's continuing support for groups that were slighted by Justice Scalia and that may have been offended by the universltYs embrace of his legacy; and • Underscore the university's supPort for civil discourse that bridges the great diversity present at the university; and • Highlight to external audiences that the university is not aligned With any single ideological position and is a friendly home to faculty, staff, students, and ot:flef$ with diverse points of view; and • Explain more fufly the university's plan to manage its responsibility for future funding of new law school faculty centers without detriment to other units in the university; and • Commit to honest. open communication with faculty and other university stakeholders. 439 Stephen Cumbie F From: Sent To: Subject: Dwoskin, Albert J. Friday, April 29, 2016 11:01 AM Stephen Cumbie NYTimes: What's in a Name Change? Politics, Some at George Mason University Fear http:ljwww.nytirnes.com/2016/04/29/usfkoch-brothers-antonin-scalia-george-mason-lawschool .html?srnprod=nytcore-i pad &smid=nvtcore-ipad-share The planned renaming of a law school after Justice Antonin Scalia is creating worries among faculty and students that the public university is becoming an ideological outpost. Sent from my iPad l 440 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Friday, April 29, 2016 2:46 PM Council Members Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) George Mason Law School Renaming Letter - Marcus Simon (Scalia Petition).pdf; Signatures Against Renaming the GMU Law School.pdf Dear Council members, The matter relating to the renaming of the George Mason University Law School continues to generate discussion. Attached are a letter address to Chair M inor and the names of individuals who signed a petition against the decision by the Mason board of visitors. Also, if you have seen this week's news articles, which were emailed to you this morning, you will note reports in the Wash ington Post and the New York Times on the matter. The process for review continues along the lines I described previously. We sought and received additional information, including the gift documents that are referenced in the NYT's article. I suspect the topic will be a matter of intense interest at our May meeting in Lexington. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you are hearing anything we shou ld be considering. Thanks. Peter 441 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGIN IA HOUSE Of DELEGATES RICHMOND MARCUS B. SIMON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: Post Office Box 958 Militia, Police, and Public Safety Science and Technology Falls Church, Virginia 22040 FIFTY -THIRD DISTRICT April 27, 2016 Mr. G. Gilmer Minor III State Council of Higher Education for Virginia I 0 l N. 14th Street, I 0th Floor James Monroe Building Richmond, VA 23219 Dear Chairman Minor: As you know, there has been a great deal of controversy concerning George Mason University's surprise announcement earlier this month regarding their desire to rename their Jaw school the Antonin Scalia School of Law in exchange for a pledge of$20,000,000.00 from an anonymous donor. In the weeks since this has been made public, I have received countless urgent messages and correspondence from Virginians opposed to the change. On March 3 151, I created an on line petition to provide a vehicle for those concerned about the sale of the naming rights to the law school, the process by which the request came about, and the requested new name to register their opposition. On Apri l 5th several General Assembly colleagues sent a letter to SCHEY requestin g that the renaming request be given serious consideration before making a final decision. Since then, 1,233 Virginians, alumni and other concerned indiv iduals have signed the petition, and the number continues to grow every day. The text of the petition is as fo llows: Stop GMUfrmn selling the naming rights to the law school to anonymous donors who want to name it for Antoni Scalia. The Stale Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has to approve the change. /(you agree rhar public comment and input from alumni and current srudents is imporranr. sign rhis pe1irion. Let SCHEV, Governor and Dr. Angel Cabrera. President o(George Mason University. know where you stand. There is still time to make your voice heard Sign the petition today and show the administration that changing the law school's name demands.further examination. My primary purpose in writing you again today is to urge you and the staff at SCHEY to take very seriously the request of these 1200+ signers for a transparent decision making process that includes the opportunity for public input. While SCHEY staff wi ll rev iew this issue to determine if it is simple or com plex, no public comments or concerns about it wil l be so lic ited. Only if the issue is deemed complex will the SCHEY Board weigh in on the decision. DISTRICT: (57 1) 327 ·0053 • RICHMOND: (804) 698 · 1053 • EMAIL: delmsimon@house. vi rginia.gov 442 Stephen.Cumbie From: Sent: To; Angel Cabrera Friday, April 29, 2016 9:28 PM Cc Tom Davis; Stuart Mendelschn; Kelly McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Stephen Cumbie; Kim Dennis; Claire Owoskin; gruneranne@gmail.com; John Ja<:quemin; Robert Pence; David Petersen; Jon Peterson; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Sheikh, M Siddique Frank Neville; Sharon Cullen; Kathy Cagte Subject: Attachments: NYT Microsoft Word - nytletter.final.docx.pdf; ATI00001.txt FYI, I have sent this letter to the NYT. Regards, -Angel 1 443 11241'2017 George Mason University Office of the President Skin to Cnntent 1 Search Search LSearch .... . • Students • & Staff • Visitors.& Maps • Today@Mason • Careers • MY Maso11 • f'indJLI • About • ID.rut • Business Mattent • f re!:fident's Report • Law School Naming Gift Posted: 'May 1, 2016 at ll:Ol am FROM: Angel Cabrera TO: Members of the Faculty Senate RE: Law School Naming Gift Resolution DATE: April 29, 2016 Dear Colleague, This past Wednesday I was asked by the :Faculty Senate to share my thoughts on the recent naming gift to the law school and to respond to a number of specific concerns. included in a draft resolution that was later adopted. The various concerns covered three tupics: the appropriateness of namhtg a school after a Supreme Court Justice whose opinions some consider objectionable and polarizing, the risk of undue influence by a donor in the academic affairs of the university, and the economic implications of the gift for the university. Let me offer some thoughts on each of these subjects. In a large and proudly diverse university like ount it is not surprising that the opinions of an influential individual like the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia would generate a wide variety ofreactions. I acknowledge and 444 115 1(/N..1!11{ respect the fact that SQDle of you find some of his opinions objectionable and even personally offensive. Agreement with his views is. however, not the reason why we are .renaming the law school for Justice Scalia. We are not endorsing his opinions on any specific issue. We are recognizing a man who served our country at the highest level of government for 30 years and who many experts of diverse ideological persuasions-from faculty colleagues in our law schoo4 to his peers on the Supreme Court, to the president of the United States-consider to have been a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field. Earlier this year we were the target of intense criticism for opinions expressed by some of our faculty in the area of climate change prevention. Some colleagues at the time suggested that I publicly condemn those views and distance the university from them, My position then was clear and has not changed: we must ensure that George Mason University remains an example of diversity of thought, a place where multiple perspectives can be conftonted, and debated for the benefit and progress of society at large. Rejecting a major naming gift in honor of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice on the basis that some of us disagree with some of his opinions would be inconsistent with our values of diversity and freedom of thought. A3 per the perception that one donor may unduly influence the academic life of this university, let me offer some context. Indeed, with the continuous decline in public funding, philanthropy plays an increasingly importantrole for public universities, as it has always been for private ones. However, compared to our research university peers, philanthropy is still a very small percentage of our budget Jn fiscal year 2017, all forms of philanthropy will account for almost S percent of our $920 million.budget Four years ago when I arrived at Mason. philanthropy provided 3 percent of our $730 million budget. In a front-page story on Friday, April 29, the New York 1imes valued the gifts from one donor, the Charles Kooh .Foundation, tn Mason over the last de(:ade at $50 million. To put things in perspective, that would amount to about 0.6 percent of our average annual budget over this period. The suggestion that gifts of this magnitude can shape the ideology of the largest public research university in Vi.rginia is farfet.ched to say the least. The New York Times credits Charles Koch with having helped transform a e an economics department that delivered one Nobel Prize winner in 1986 and a second one in 2002. It seems fairer to claim that it was our academic strength in economics that attracted the support of individual donoIS and foundations. I can only hope that our strengths in other areas-from public policy to climate change and ronservation., digital psychology, cybersecurity or molecular biology to mention a few-will one day attract a similar level of private support 1 am proud that we are making great progress in increasing philanthropic support to the university and I am grateful to our donors for believing in us-including the Charles Koch Foundation, one of our rnost consistent and generous donors. But we are still far from the levels of many of our peer institutions in tenns of the weight of philanthropy in our finances. Our problem is not that we receive too many gifts, but that we don't receive enough. I will continue to work hard to raise more mooey to support our faculty and students. I take it as one of my most important responsibilities to protect the integrity of our academic enteiprise. Our donors understand thatt no matter how generous they may be, they will have no authority whatsoever in our faculty selection and promotion processes, our student admissions, or our curricular choices. Ifthat's not accept.able to them, we simply decline the gifts. Finally, let me clarify the structure of the $30 million gift to the Jaw school The entire gift will ftmd scholarships. The tuition revenue generated by those scholarships will provide additional resources to the school to hire new faculty. create new centers, and strengthen existing programs. The new faculty positions will be funded with those revenues. In fact, this is our plan as presented to the donors, not the other way around. The new resources will help us raise the stature of the school and consolidate its position among the leading law schools in the country. Our expectation is that the boost of resources will have lasting effects in driving future student demand beyond the duration of the gift. 445 I want to emphasize tha1 our commitment to diversity and inclusion will not waver. On the contrary, the new gift offers significant resources t.o further pursue our goals. The Board of Vmitorst resolution approving of the name requires that we create a new scllolarship program that will help attract diverse students to the law school The Board also request.ed the creation of a new committee, including two board membe:rs, to monitor the improvements ofstudent and faculty divemity in the law school. There is a lot more we can do for diversity and inclusion with the scholarships and the new faculty positions than without them. I extend my congratulations to Dan Henry Butler for raising the largest gift in university history and to his faculty for what I expect to be a transfunnative milestone in the already remarb:ble trajectoty of a leading law school. These are exciting times for our university. Very few institutions have achieved what we have in as short a time: a 34,000 student body, a position among the top mearch universities in the nation, a culture of innovation and inclusion, and.an extraordinary teeord of student success. With your work and the support of our community. we will continue to be an example of what a pubJic university is about. I thank you for everything you do to support our university. Respectfully. -Ange1 Cabrera Share this! 1312.iJ L_J IG•t : . I Write to Ang«I Cabrera at I!J:fildem@c,mu.edu 4Comments May 2, 2016 at 1;08 pm Stoughton Sterling, Ill writes: Thank you for clarification of the gift. It was a well reasoned explanation of the issues involved lxruij May 3, 2016 at tO: lOam C.N. Leigh writes: Thank you, President Cabrera, for posting this article. When hearing of the Faculty Senate's decision to redact the grant from the Koch to nix the renaming of the law school after Antonin Scalia, and persuade anyone they can to stop this culturally diverse decision from happening, J oonsidered looking for a new job outside of George Mason University, and to seek out different institution s to apply to Law School. I'm appalled at the of the Faculty from this and the incompetence associated with their thought processes behind their decision making skills. So much so, that I could never see myself happily teaming ftom individuals of such educatiorutl, social,_ and political hatred; for a Coumry, we all love and revere. This University is an education.al institution and should be treated as such in evecy capacity possible, free of political tyranny from a select few who make it impossible to speak kindly of what George Mason's good name has turned into. To think that George Msson once owned and yet, these very same Professors we do not hear publicly bickering of this truth; as if it never happened. What a conundrum of the highest level of oxymorons ever publicly presented: to 446 1 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake. Peter (SCHEV) Sunday, May 01 , 2016 7:07 AM Massa, Tod (SCHEV) Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Edwards, Alan (SCHEV): Hix, Dan (SCHEV); Kang, Wendy (SCH EV) Re: Random thought on GMU Thanks for the feedback. The general issue of allegiance to funding sources raises legitimate public policy questions. I'll keep thinking about it. Thanks again. >On Apr 30, 2016, at 6:14 PM, Massa, Tod (SCHEV) wrote: > > I've been thinking about these comments. It's clearly difficult. Alan's question about SACSCOC is valid, but it is a membership organization and the membership is made of struggling colleges, so things can conceivably change to allow this. On the other hand, as we have discussed many times before, SACS almost never acts on academic defects, almost solely on fiscal defects. This idea would seem to be something that might ruffle feathers, but is fully desirable based on actual practice of SACS. > >As for Joe's comments, I tend to agree, but I have been thinking a lot lately about "The Selling of the President 1968" and so find what is happening at GMU top be completely consistent. Of course, I am also reminded of the corporatized future depicted in the original version of "Rollerball." George Mason University by Verizon and the Antonin Scalia Law School are the perfect evolution towards that future. > > I think it is pretty clear that everyone and everything is for sale, so why fight it? > >Tod R. Massa > Director, Policy Research and Data Warehousing State Council of Higher > Education for Virginia v. 804.225.3147 fx. 804.371.2870 > >"Someone Cares for Higher Education in Virginia" > > > From: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) >Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:55 PM >To: Edwards, Alan (SCH EV); Blake, Peter (SCHEV) >Cc: Hix, Dan (SCH EV); Kang, Wendy (SCH EV); Massa, Tod (SCHEV) >Subject: RE: Random thought on GMU > > "the fact that general fund and tuition revenues will never keep up >with rising costs" Is this a fact? ;) > >"the state should develop guidelines around "selling" higher education to private investors" It may be that the state should/could have guidelines in re the terms under which " naming opportunities," and possibly other kinds of relationships (sponsorships of various kinds?), are developed between institutions and private entities . I wouldn't recommend that SCH EV push this (or be seen to be pushing it)--it would be (mostly correctly) viewed by institutions as an infringement on their autonomy in an area where they autonomy is arguably most called for. > > I suspect there will be some legislation in this area in the next session. > 447 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------->Joseph G. DeFilippo, Ph.D. > Director of Academic Affairs & Planning State Council of Higher >Education for Virginia joedefilippo@schev.edu > 804-225-2629 > >From: Edwards, Alan (SCH EV) >Sent: Saturday, April 30, 20162:18 PM >To: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) >Cc: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Hix, Dan (SCHEV); Kang, Wendy (SCHEV); > Massa, Tod (SCHEV) >Subject: Re: Random thought on GMU > >That would probably create all kinds of issues with SACSCOC about who is controlling what. > »On Apr 30, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Blake, Peter (SCHEV) wrote: >> » Maybe we also should say that, in light of the fact that general fund and tuition revenues will never keep up with rising costs, we believe the state should develop gu idelines around "selling" higher education to private investors. Taylor Reveley referenced it in his comments - that universities need to pay attention to those who fund them. If that is part of the future sustainability of higher education, then we might want to approach it rationally. > 2 448 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Blake, Peter (SCH EV) Sunday, May 01 , 2016 2:01 PM Council Members Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Fwd: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Cabrera letter to NY Times .pdf; A TT00001 .htm Good afternoon, Council members. I received the email message from President Cabrera and pass it along to you for your information. Thank you. Peter Begin forwarded message: From: "Angel Cabrera" To: "Blake, Peter (SCHEY)" Subject: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Dear Peter, Please find attached a memo I sent to the faculty senate on Friday concerning the law school naming gift. The memo was forwarded by the senate to the full faculty and is now available on my blog: https://president.gmu.edu/law-school-naming-gift/. I am sure you saw the following story that appeared on the front page of the New York Times on Friday: http://www. nytimes. com/2016/04/29/us/koch-brothers-antonin-scalia-george-mason-lawschoo l.html? r=O Please find attached the response I sent to the editor the same day. Feel free to share this additional information with Gil Minor and any one else who may find it useful. Regards, -Angel 1 449 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Sunday, May 01, 2016 2:05 PM ExecStaff (SCHEV) Fwd: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Cabrera letter to NY Times. pdf; A TTOOOO 1. htm Begin forwarded message: From: "Blake, Peter (SCHEY)" Date: May I, 2016at12:01:15 PM MDT To: Council Members Cc: "Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEY)" , "Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEY)" Subject: Fwd: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Good afternoon, Council members. I received the email message from President Cabrera and pass it along to you for your information. Thank you. Peter Begin forwarded message: From: "Angel Cabrera" To: "Blake, Peter (SCHEY)" Subject: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Dear Peter, Please find attached a memo I sent to the faculty senate on Friday concerning the law school naming gift. The memo was forwarded by the senate to the full faculty and is now available on my blog: https://president.gmu.edu/law-school-naming-gih/. I am sure you saw the following story that appeared on the front page of the New York Times on Friday: http://www.n ytimes. com/201 6/04/29/us/koch-brothers-antonin-scal ia-georgcmason-law-schoo l. html? r=O Please find attached the response I sent to the editor the same day. Feel free to share this additional information with Gil Minor and any one else who may find it useful. 1 450 TO THE EDITOR: Re: "University Critics Draw Line at Naming a Law School for Scalia" (April 29, 2016). To describe George Mason University as a "once sleepy commuter school" that was transformed by one donor into a "leading producer of free-market scholarship" gives the donor too much credit and the university too little. "Sleepy" is not the word that comes to mind to describe an economics department that produced Nobel Prize winners in 1986 and 2002. We are grateful to all our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation, which remains one of our most consistent and generous. But philanthropy still accounts for less than 5 percent of our total budget. And by your own account, the gifts from the Charles Koch Foundation over the last decade would add to less than 0.6 percent of our annual budget. If you want to find examples of outsize philanthropy in higher education, I'm afraid you will have to look elsewhere. Our problem is not that we raise too much money, but that we don't raise enough. We are working hard to change that. We have been criticized for naming our law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, whose opinions some consider objectionable and polarizing. If an individual who served our country for 30 years at the highest level - and who's considered by experts of diverse political leanings as a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field - is not good enough to be recognized this way, I wonder who would be. Those concerned that the Scalia name may brand us as a conservative university may be relieved to know that we have been the target of equally intense criticism for opinions expressed by faculty members in the area of climate change prevention. Neither conservative nor liberal, what we are is a thriving tier one research university committed to creating a space where individuals of all backgrounds and persuasions can be free to express themselves, learn and grow. Isn't that what higher education is all about? Angel Cabrera President George Mason University 451 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Henry N Butler Sunday, May 01, 2016 10:59 PM Leonard A Leo FW: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Cabrera letter to NY Times.pdf; ATIOOOOl.htm; Microsoft Word - Memorandum to Fae Senate re Law School name.docx.pdf; ATI00002.htm; the-campaign-for-georgemason-univ-20150924jpg; ATI00003.htm Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. From: Angel Cabrera Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:39 AM To: Peter Blake Subject: Additional insight re. Law School Naming Gift Dear Peter, Please find attached a memo I sent to the faculty senate on Friday concerning the law school naming gift. The memo was forwarded by the senate to the full faculty and is now available on my blog: https://president.gmu.edu/law-school-naming-gift/. I am sure you saw the following story that appeared on the front page of the New York Times on Friday: http ://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/us/koch-brothers-antonin-scalia-george-mason-law-school.html? r=O Please find attached the response I sent to the editor the same day. Feel free to share this additional information with Gil Minor and any one else who may find it useful. Regards, - Angel 1 452 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Henry N Butler Sunday, May 01, 2016 10:59 PM Leonard A Leo FW: Response re. Law School Resolution the-campaign-for-george-mason-univ-20150924.jpg; ATIOOOOl.htm; Microsoft Word Memorandum to Fae Senate re Law School name.docx.pdf; ATI00002.htm; thecampaign-for-george-mason-univ-20150924.jpg; ATI00003.htm Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent t o and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. From: Angel Cabrera Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:13 AM To: Tom Davis; Stuart Mendelsohn; Kelly McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Steve Cumbie; Kim Dennis; Claire Dwoskin; gruneranne@gmail.com; John Jacquemin; Robert Pence; David Petersen; Jon Peterson; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Sheikh, M Siddique Cc: S David Wu; Frank Neville; Sharon Cullen; Kathy Cagle; Jennifer Wagner Davis Subject: Fwd: Response re. Law School Resolution Dear Visitor, I sent the attached letter to the Faculty Senate on Friday as a response to the resolution adopted on the 27th. The letter was distributed by the Senate to the whole faculty yesterday. Given the broad media attention on this process, I posted the letter also on my blog (https://president.gmu.edu/law-school-naming-gif!D. Regards, -Angel Angel Cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at: @CabreraAngel My blog: http://president.gmu.edu/blog/ 1 453 FROM: Angel Cabrera TO: Members of the Faculty Senate RE: Law School Naming Gift Resolution DATE: April 29, 2016 Dear Colleague, This past Wednesday I was asked by the Faculty Senate to share my thoughts on the recent naming gift to the law school and to respond to a number of specific concerns included in a draft resolution that was later adopted. The various concerns covered three topics: the appropriateness of naming a school after a Supreme Court Justice whose opinions some consider objectionable and polarizing, the risk of undue influence by a donor in the academic affairs of the university, and the economic implications of the gift for the university. Let me offer some thoughts on each of these subjects. In a large and proudly diverse university like ours, it is not surprising that the opinions of an influential individual like the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia would generate a wide variety of reactions. I acknowledge and respect the fact that some of you find some of his opinions objectionable and even personally offensive. Agreement with his views is, however, not the reason why we are renaming the law school for Justice Scalia. We are not endorsing his opinions on any specific issue. We are recognizing a man who served our country at the highest level of government for 30 years and who many experts of diverse ideological persuasions- from faculty colleagues in our law school, to his peers on the Supreme Court, to the president of the United States-consider to have been a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field. 454 Earlier this year we were the target of intense criticism for opinions expressed by some of our faculty in the area of climate change prevention. Some colleagues at the time suggested that I publicly condemn those views and distance the university from them. My position then was clear and has not changed: we must ensure that George Mason University remains an example of diversity of thought, a place where multiple perspectives can be dissected, confronted, and debated for the benefit and progress of society at large. Rejecting a major naming gift in honor of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice on the basis that some of us disagree with some of his opinions would be inconsistent with our values of diversity and freedom of thought. As per the perception that one donor may unduly influence the academic life of this university, let me offer some context. Indeed, with the continuous decline in public funding, philanthropy plays an increasingly important role for public universities, as it has always been for private ones. However, compared to our research university peers, philanthropy is still a very small percentage of our budget. In fiscal year 2017, all forms of philanthropy will account for almost 5 percent of our $920 million budget. Four years ago when I arrived at Mason, philanthropy provided 3 percent of our $730 million budget. In a front-page story on Friday, April 29, the New York Times valued the gifts from one donor, the Charles Koch Foundation, to Mason over the last decade at $50 million. To put things in perspective, that would amount to about 0.6 percent of our average annual budget over this period. The suggestion that gifts of this magnitude can shape the ideology of the largest public research university in Virginia is farfetched to say the least. The New York Times credits Charles Koch with having helped transform a "once sleepy commuter school[ ... ] into a leading producer of free-market scholarship." Sleepy is not the first word that comes to mind to describe an economics department that delivered one Nobel Prize winner in 1986 and a second one in 2002. It seems fairer to claim that it was our academic strength in economics that attracted the support of individual donors and foundations. I can only hope that our strengths in other areas- from public policy to climate change and conservation, digital humanities, psychology, cybersecurity or 455 molecular biology to mention a few-will one day attract a similar level of private support. I am proud that we are making great progress in increasing philanthropic support to the university and I am grateful to our donors for believing in us-including the Charles Koch Foundation, one of our most consistent and generous donors. But we are still far from the levels of many of our peer institutions in terms of the weight of philanthropy in our finances. Our problem is not that we receive too many gifts, but that we don't receive enough. I will continue to work hard to raise more money to support our faculty and students. I take it as one of my most important responsibilities to protect the integrity of our academic enterprise. Our donors understand that, no matter how generous they may be, they will have no authority whatsoever in our faculty selection and promotion processes, our student admissions, or our curricular choices. If that's not acceptable to them, we simply decline the gifts. Finally, let me clarify the structure of the $30 million gift to the law school. The entire gift will fund scholarships. The tuition revenue generated by those scholarships will provide additional resources to the school to hire new faculty, create new centers, and strengthen existing programs. The new faculty positions will be funded with those revenues. In fact, this is our plan as presented to the donors, not the other way around. The new resources will help us raise the stature of the school and consolidate its position among the leading law schools in the country. Our expectation is that the boost of resources will have lasting effects in driving future student demand beyond the duration of the gift. I want to emphasize that our commitment to diversity and inclusion will not waver. On the contrary, the new gift offers significant resources to further pursue our goals. The Board of Visitors' resolution approving of the name requires that we create a new scholarship program that will help attract diverse students to the law school. The Board also requested the creation of a new committee, including two board members, to monitor the improvements of student and faculty diversity in the law school. There is a 456 lot more we can do for diversity and inclusion with the scholarships and the new faculty positions than without them. I extend my congratulations to Dean Henry Butler for raising the largest gift in university history and to his faculty for what I expect to be a transformative milestone in the already remarkable trajectory of a leading law school. These are exciting times for our university. Very few institutions have achieved what we have in as short a time: a 34,000 student body, a position among the top research universities in the nation, a culture of innovation and inclusion, and an extraordinary record of student success. With your work and the support of our community, we will continue to be an example of what a public university is about. I thank you for everything you do to support our university. Respectfully, --Angel Cabrera 457 TO THE EDITOR: Re: "University Critics Draw Line at Naming a Law School for Scalia" (April 29, 2016). To describe George Mason University as a "once sleepy commuter school" that was transformed by one donor into a "leading producer of free-market scholarship" gives the donor too much credit and the university too little. "Sleepy" is not the word that comes to mind to describe an economics department that produced Nobel Prize winners in 1986 and 2002. We are grateful to all our donors, including the Charles Koch Foundation, which remains one of our most consistent and generous. But philanthropy still accounts for less than 5 percent of our total budget. And by your own account, the gifts from the Charles Koch Foundation over the last decade would add to less than 0.6 percent of our annual budget. If you want to find examples of outsize philanthropy in higher education, I'm afraid you will have to look elsewhere. Our problem is not that we raise too much money, but that we don't raise enough. We are working hard to change that. We have been criticized for naming our law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, whose opinions some consider objectionable and polarizing. If an individual who served our country for 30 years at the highest level - and who's considered by experts of diverse political leanings as a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field - is not good enough to be recognized this w ay, I wonder who would be. Those concerned that the Scalia name may brand us as a conservative university may be relieved to know that we have been the target of equally intense criticism for opinions expressed by faculty members in the area of climate change prevention. Neither conservative nor liberal, what we are is a thriving tier one research university committed to creating a space where individuals of all backgrounds and persuasions can be free to express themselves, learn and grow. Isn't that what higher education is all about? Angel Cabrera President George Mason University 458 Blake, Peter (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Angel Cabrera Sunday, May 01, 2016 4:20 PM Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Memorandum to Faculty Senate Microsoft Word - Memorandum to Fae Senate re Law School name.docx.pdf; ATT00001 .htm; the-campaign-for-george-mason-univ-20150924.jpg; ATT00002.htm Peter, please confirm that you received this correctly this time. It's my memo to the Faculty Senate, providing some additional context about the law school naming gift. It's also available, as I mentioned, on my blog at https://president.gmu.edu/law-school-naming-gift/ Thank you again, -A 1 459 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Sunday, May 01, 2016 10:59 PM Leonard A Leo FW: Letter Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. From: Angel Cabrera Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 4:14 PM To: Henry N Butler; S David Wu; Frank Neville; Paul J Liberty Subject: Fwd : Letter FYI, From SCHEV' s chairman. -A Angel Cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at: @CabreraAngel My blog: http://president.gmu.edu/blog/ FASTER FARTHER THE CAMPAfGN FOR GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY > > > > > > > > >> Please note that all email correspondence related to public business is subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Begin forwarded message: 1 460 From: "Minor Ill, Gil" Subject: Letter Date: May 1, 2016 at 3:36:01 PM EDT To: "cabreraa@gmu.edu" Cc: Blake Peter 'Angel, Peter shared with me your letter. Articulate, insightful, rational, proactive, and clearly expressed came to mind when reading it. Thank you. Best, Gil Gil 2 461 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:00 PM Leonard A. Leo FW: RTD coverage Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. From: Sabena Moretz-Van Namen Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 6:42 PM To: Angel cabrera; Paul J Liberty; Mark E Smith; S David Wu; Henry N Butler Subject: RTD coverage A favorable piece from the RTD http://m.richmond.com/opinion/our-opinion/article e79le6c8-b27d-53c4-9046-680059ed5b2d.html?mode=jgm Sabena Moretz Office of State Government Relations George Mason University 804-334-9295 Sent from my iPhone Please excuse brevity and any typos 1 462 Stephen Cumbie Mason-related updates to local community and pclitical leaders on behalf of Office of the President Monday, May 02, 2016 9:41 AM Sent To: subject Attac:hmemse PRES-COMM-lEAO-L@USTSERV,GMU.EDU Law School Naming cabrera fetter to NY Times.pdf Dear Friend, In case you missed it, the following story appeared on the front page ofthe New Yotk Times o.n Friday: Attached is 1he response I sent to the editor the same day. Thank you for all you do to support this gre-clt university. Regards, -Angel Angel Cabrera President. George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at; @CabreraAngcl My blog: http:/lpresident.gmu.edu[blog.( FASTER FARTHER THE CAMP'AtG1il :FOR M.-.C > ,. , Gt:i.lRS!' > ;. > > 1 463 TO THE EDITOR: Re: "'University Critics Draw Line at Naming a Law School for Scalia11 (Aprll 29, 2016). To describe George Mason University as a "'once sleepy commuter schoor' ·that was transformed. by one donor into a "'leading producer of free..ma:rket SC'.hotarship" gives the donor too much credit and the university too little. "Sleepy" is not the word that comes to mind to describe an economics department that produced. Nobel Prize winners in 1986 and 2002. We are grateful to all our donors, including the Charles Koch which remains one of our most consistent and generous. But philanthropy still accounts for less than 5 peroont of our total budget. And by your own account the gifts from the Otarles Koch Foundation over the last decade would add to less than 0.6 percent of our annual budget. If you want to find examples or outsize philanthropy .in higher education, Fm afraid you will have to look Our problem is not that we raise too much money,, but that we don't raise enough. We are working hard to change that. We have been criticized for naming our law school after the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, whose opinions some consider objectionable and polarizing. If an individual who served our oountry for 30 years at the highest level - and who's considered by experts of diverse political leanings as a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field - is not good enough to be recognized this way, I wonder who would be. Those concerned that the Scalia name may brand us as a conservative university may be relieved to know that we have been the target of equally intense criticism for opinions expressed by faculty members in the area of dim.are change prevention.. Neither conservative nor h"beral, what we are is a thriving tier one research university committed to creating a space where individuals of all backgrounds and persuasions can be .free to express learn and lsrit that what higher education is all about? Angel Cabrera President George Mason University 464 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Monday, May 02, 2016 9:57 AM Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Re: George Mason's law school I am comfortable with that response. On May 2, 2016, at 7:50 AM, Weatherford, Gregory (SCH EV) wrote: An inquiry from Susan Svrluga, a WashPost reporte r - her piece on the GMU proposal from this morning is here, including the full text of the grant agreements: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/0S/02/are-conservativedonors-bullyi ng-this-pu bl ic-un iversity-th e-presid ent-says-no/ Her question/query: Hello, I understand Del. Simon is asking SCHEV to take into account public opposition to renaming the school after Justice Antonin Scalia, and sending a petition with more than 1,000 signatures asking for more transparency into the naming. I wondered if there is a response from SCH EV, and if you could tell me the next step for SCH EV in considering this issue. Thank you! Susan Svrluga Reporter My thinking is to respond with something along the lines of: "SCH EV takes seriou sly the views and opinions of our fellow Virginians on all sides of issues that affect higher ed ucation. Like all state agencies, SCHEV is guided by state law and policy. Our staff members are reviewing the proposal from George Mason to determine how it fits within statutes governing such matters. They intend to make a recommendation at the next meeting of Council." Greg trird for Cui nrnunic.nt:ons and C)i)!· 1 Statr: Councd of fu; \/1rgrn1;:1 tot N..J.. 1.t' · Sl . 9' From: Robinson, Kathy (SCHEV) Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 9:38 AM To: Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Subject: FW: George Mason's law school 465 From: Svrluga, Susan [mailto :Susan. Svrluga@washpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:26 PM To: Communications (SCHEV) Subject: George Mason's law school Hello, I understand Del. Simon is asking SCHEV to take into account public opposition to renam ing the school after Justice Antonin Scalia, and sending a petition with more than 1,000 signatures asking fo r more transparency into the naming. I wondered if there is a response from SCH EV, and if you could tell me the next step for SCH EV in considering this issue. Thank you! Susan Svrluga Reporter The Washington Post (202) 621-3287 cell Susa n.svrluga@w ashpost. co rn @susansvrluga 2 466 From: Sent: To: Subject: Richard Sullivan Monday, May 02, 2016 1:10 PM Board of Visitors Scalia Law School Dear GMU Board of Visitors, lam comfortable with your new name for our law school. You must have anticipated the resulting controversy. From what I can see, Scalia was an outstanding legal scholar and judge, who served our nation honorably. It would be wrong to reverse course now because of disagreement with his opinions. I continue grateful for all that GMU has accomplished for me, our community, and nation. Regards, Dick Sullivan, Alumnus. l 467 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Monday, May 02, 2016 5:32 PM Defilippo, Joseph (SC HEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Fwd: GMU's gift agreement I had a long convo with him on Friday. Recall that he is on the appropriations committee. I welcome any comments you think I should share with him. Thanks. Begin forwarded message: From: Mark Sickles Date: May 2, 2016 at 3: 19:54 PM MDT To: Subject: GMU's gift agreement Peter, I greatly appreciate your wise counse l on this matter of concern to so many Virginians. Today, J read a copy of the $10 million Grant Agreement from Koch Industries, which raises a few questions. Here is a start: l) While the contract gives lip service to academic freedom, it requires a written proposal (Foundation Grant Request) each year. "If the donor, in its sole and absolute discretion. does not approve" the request, "the donor is under no obligation to contribute any funds." Why is this needed if all the funds are to be used for scholarships? How does academic freedom square with the implied threat to cut off funds? President Cabrera says the donors "will have no authority whatsoever in our faculty selection" and if they do, "we will simply decline the gifts." But Koch is the entity that will decline the gifts IF the Dean hires the "wrong" people. Why was the contractual language necessary if Koch values academic freedom? 2) While the contract gives lip service to academic freedom, Koch requires notice if the current Dean leaves? Do you have example of another such arrangement? How does this notice requirement square with academic freedom? I was reading last week about Xi Jinping--he has a very similar policy with regard to academic freedom. 3) Do you know who the mystery $20 million donor is? ls the secondary donor the one demanding the name change? ls the $20 million coming in a lump sum, or is it also subject to annual approval? 4) Where has a 'similar' donation/naming been made? By similar, I mean putting a name on a school that produces graduates that join the battle of social and political ideas in society, for money? For example, NOT cafeterias, engineering, science, medicine (who cares what the 468 Massey's politics are?), and sports and student activities facilities. If such a naming has occurred, where is it and how much did it cost the donor? 5) President Cabrera told me that the scholarships would help diversify the law school student body. Nothing in the Agreement, however, discusses diversity other than to say the School can make its own selection policy; but this, of course, is subject to an annual approval process. I hope your Board finds it inappropriate for a public institution to be in permanent dependence on any private source of funds. Saying you are willing to walk away from this kind of money is not credible. President Cabrera, in his letter to the Faculty Senate which I believe you have, both brags about the increased philanthropy during his four years and then how it is still not enough. Much more money is needed. "Our expectation is that the boost of resources will have lasting effects in driving the future student demand beyond the duration of the gift," says President Cabrera, and as long as Koch Industries approves . 6) l think a wiser policy would be to require a notable person to be in the grave for certain period before naming sales start. In his letter to the Faculty Senate, President Cabrera compares this "major naming gift" with academic controversy over climate change. Seriously? GMU is "a place where perspectives can be dissected , confronted, and debated for the benefit and progress of society at large." Yes! Justice Scalia's and Justice Ginsburg's views should be subject to all of this. However, this platitude somehow leads President Cabrera to the conclusion that by "rejecting a major naming gift in honor of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice on the basis that some of us (Cabrera included'! how open minded I am!) disagree with some of his opinions would be inconsistent with our values of diversity and freedom of thought." Translation: we will take any money, with strings, from anyone at our public university. Jiggery pokery, I think. When somebody dies, kind things are said. That is what happens in a civil and polite society. With the passage of time, Scalia may become understood as a "great jurist." But why wait when it can pay now? 7) In your role coordinating the missions of our taxpayer funded schools, can you ask GMU for their marketing strategy for doubling down on our current reputation as a school that attracts people of certain views? As we discussed, maybe by hammering home the type of education you are going to get at GMU Law will help the School receive more applicants. My guess is that fewer applicants will apply, but I am certainly willing to be convinced otherwise. Thank you for your insight. Mark 2 469 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject jarnes pawlak Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:33 PM Faculty Senate Student Media; Aaup; breezeeditor@gmail.com; kherzog@journalsentinel.com; Office of the President; Ann Althouse; Board o f Visitors Fw: "Diversity that colleges don' want" TO THE FACULTY SENATE, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: Please remember that "Diversity" also includes those conservatives who support the letter of the Constitution as formed by the intent of its authors. Historically yours, James Pawlak ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- On Friday, April 8, 20161 :06 PM, james pawlak wrote: 8706 West Oklahoma Ave. ( #255) West Allis, WI 53227 United States Of America ( 414) 545-1884 Dear Academ ic Friends (And You Other People) : I, most strongly, recommend that you attend to the above-cited article! If, and only if, our universities/Colleges are truly interested in "Diversity" they should go beyond such physical factors as race, true gender and "gender identification". Any encouragement of "Diversity" should be applied to the MIND to insure that students are exposed, even if they disagree with them, to such views as require them to think outside of their habitual thought-patterns. To improve the horrid lack of intellectual "diversity " at our colleges/universities, I suggest that they actively seek-our, actively-recruit and preferentially-hire those who are-teaching or who-have-taught at (Pre-Obama) military academies, the USGC Academy and the many advanced schools within the Department Of Defense. It appears probable that such would allow schools to balance the ideological/political atmosphere 1 470 and thinking-generation within those schools---And, provide students (And others) with living examples of the sacrifices, commitment to the "common good" and self-sacrifice needed to reach the noted teaching positions. The "Regents", "Trustees" and other like governors of all colleges/universities must emphatically demand that their schools' administrators present hard-evidence of greatly improving that intellectual-diversity---Or, be freed-up to find some other employment. Academically yours, James Pawlak 2 471 Stephen Cumbie From: Sent: Angel Cabrera Wednesday, May 04, 2016 8:33 AM To: Tom Davis; Stuart Mendelsohn; Kelly McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Stephen Cumbie; Kim Dennis; Claire Dwosldn; grunerarme@gmail.com; John Jacquemin; Robert Pence; David Petersen; Jon Peterson; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Sheikh, M Siddique Frank Neville; S David Wu; Sharon Cullen; Kathy Cagle Washington Post Cc: Subject Dear Visitor, Earlier this week the Washington Post wrote this piece about my letter to the faculty: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/\i\'p/2016/05/02/are-conservative-donors-bullying-thispublic-university-the-president-says-no/ I look forward to briefing you on Thursday on the status of our SCHEV request. Regards, -Angel Anget cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at @CabreraAngel My blog: http://president.gmu.edu/blog/ FASTER FARTHER n u: Ci' > .,. > > > :> > las!erfanbe.r.gmu.edu Please note that all email correspondence related to public business is subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Ad. 1 472 Grade Point Are conservative donors bullying this public university? Its president says no. By Susan Svrluga May 2, 2016 George Mason UDiversity's president has responded to concerns raised by faculty, students and others that the public university bas become overly dependent on private donations - questions prompted by one recent gift from a foundation with conservative ties and another that asked that the university's law school be renamed to honor late U.S. Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia. "I extend my congratulations to Dean Henry Butler for raising the largest gift in university history," Angel Cabrera, the president of George Mason University. wrote Sunday in a letter to the Faculty Senate, ..and to his faculty for what I expect to be a transformative milestone in the already remarkable trajectory of a leading law school." This spring, university officials announced $30 million in gifts to the law school The donations included $io million from Charles Koch Foundation, which has donated generously to many institutions for some, raised concerns that its gifts oonveyed a conservative political agenda, and $20 million from an anonymous donor who asked to rename the law school in honor of Scalia. It was a defining decision for the law school and for the university, and an issue that resonated far beyond the Vll'ginia campus: In an era of declining public funding for higher education, what is the role of private money? And with Scalia's polarizing legacy- brilliant or depending on the lens - at the heart of it, the school's name took on even greater weight. Scalia's dedication to the principle of"originalism" - using the meaning of the words of the Constitution at the time it was written rather than treating it as a living document - was welcomed by many conservatives and oondemned by many liberals. 473 likewise, his outspoken commitment to his Catholic faith earned him both heartfelt support and bitter disdain; he opposed gay rights, affirmative action and abortion. Cabrera acknowledged that questions had been raised about the economic implications of the gifts, the question of influence of the donor on academic affairs and the idea of renaming the law school in honor of a jurist whose opinions have been divisive. He spoke strongly of the university's ideals and oommitment to academic freedom: "We must ensure that George Mason University remains an example of diversity of thought, a place where multiple perspectives can be dissected, confronted and debated for the benefit and progress of society at large. Rejecting a major naming gift in honor of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice on the basis that some of us disagree with some of his opinions would be inconsistent with our values of diversity and freedom of thought." Many a:t the university welcomed the gifts, which will fund three new scholarship programs and give the school more leverage to attract strong students and faculty. A school official said last week that some alumni have even asked if their diplomas could be changed to reflect the new name. But in a polarized political climate. others felt just as strongly that the gifts, the sources and the terms were questionable. It wasn't the first time questions had been asked about private donors, especially the Kochs, who are known for their support of conservative political groups as well as for their generosity to many academic institutions. A student group has been working for years to raise awareness and concern about donations. last month, a group of Democratic lawmakers wrote to the head of the governing body that must grant final approval to the law school's name change, expressing their concern. They wrote: "Public universities do not operate in the shadows of secret money and executive sessions. While this kind of practice might be a«eptable in the private sector or with a private school, it is not how Virginia's public institutions are expected to operate." Last week, a state lawmaker wrote to that organization, the State Council of Higher Eduration for Virginia, with a petition signed by more than 1,200 people objecting to the idea and asking for more public input. Del. Marcus Simon (D-Fairfax), who submitted the petition, wrote in an email, "The law School's description of the grant and quid pro quo have been incomplete at best and deceptive at -worst. "Il's clear from the grant agreement that this is not a $10 million gift or a $30 million gift but a series of annual donations conditioned on the law school toeing the Koch's line and retaining the Dean or finding a suitable replacement. "I don't know how the law school ran say they retain their academic independenre when the purse strings are oontrolled by the Kochs and if the school. the dean, or tile Professors lose the 'focus' on law and economics, their money goes away." 474 A petition, signed by soores of faculty and staff members, deplores the decision. It reads, in part: ... we denounce the renaming of our law school after Antonin Sca]ja. This renaming undermines our mission as a public university and tarnishes our reputation. We also recognize it as an affront to those in our community who have been the targets of Scalia's racism, sexism, and homophobia. This multimillion dollar gift arrives at a moment of acute financial hardship at Mason, following years of declining state support. However, the values that Scalia affirmed from the bench do not reflect the values of our c.ampus community. Further, the renaming decision was made without regard for faculty, staff, and student input and consent. As a Supreme Court Justice, Scalia enacted direct harms to many in our student body, especially students of oolor, women, and LGBT students. To those students - and all students committed to realizing our university's stated commitment to a diverse, accessible, and inclusive learning environment - we want to affirm publicly our commitment to fighting alongside them for a just world, beginning with a just university. Cabrera wrote, I aclmowledge and respect the fact that some of you find some of his opinions objectionable and even personally offensive. .Agreement with his views is, however, not the reason why we are renaming the law school for Justice Scalia. We are not endorsing his opinions on any specific issue. We are recognizing a man who served our countxy at the highest level of government for 30 years and who many experts of diverse ideoJogical persuasions - from faculty colleagues in our law school, to his peers on the Supreme Court, to the president of the United States - consider to have been a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field. He said that the $so million the Charles Koch Foundation has given over the last decade amounts to o.6 percent of the annual budget over that time. And he wrote, I am grateful to our donors for believing in us - including the Charles Koch Foundation, one of our most consistent and generous donors. But we are still far from the levels of many of our peer institutions in terms of the wcight of philanthropy in our finances. Our problem is not that we receive too many gifts, but that we don't receive enough. 475 I will continue to work hard to raise more money to support our faculty and students. I take it as one of my most important responsibilities to protect the integrity of our academic enterprise. Our donors understand that, no matter how generous they may be, they will have no authority whatsoever in our faculty selection and promotion processes, our student admissions, or our curricular clJ.oices. If that's not acreptable to them, we simply decline the gifts. A spokesman for the State Council of Higher Education for Vrrginia, which has final say on the law school's proposed name change, wrote in an email: "SCHEV takes seriously the views and opinions of our fellow Virginians on all sides of issues that affect higher education. like all state agencies, SCHEV is guided by state law and policy. Our staff members are reviewing the proposal from George Mason to determine how it fits within statutes governing sucli matters and intend to make a recommendation at the next meeting of Council, May 16-17 at Washington & Lee University." Grade Point newsletter News and issues affecting higher education. Here is Cabrera's letter in full: Here is the grant agreement, as posted by the Faculty Senate: Here is a redacted grant agreement, as posted by the Faculty Senate: Susan Svr1uga is a reporter for the Washington Post, covering higher education for the Grade Point blog. YI Follow @SusanSVrluga PAID PROMOTED STORIES 476 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Wednesday, May 04, 2016 11 :25 AM Blake, Peter (SCHEV) fyi , GMU-Scalia agenda item AA4-0rg-Chge-GMU-May-2016.docx Peter: See attached. Updated info coming from GMU very shortly, which will enable me to insert fuller information on the highlighted section. Let me know if you have any thoughts, edits, etc. Thanks, Joe Joseph G. DeFilippo, Ph.D. Director of Academic Affairs & Planning State Council of Highe r Education for Virginia joedefilippo@schev.edu 804-225-2629 1 477 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Agenda Item Item: Academic Affairs Committee Item #4 - Action on Organizational Change at George Mason University Date of Meeting: May 16, 2016 Presenter: Dr. Joseph G. DeFilippo Director of Academic Affairs & Planning JoeDeFilippo@schev.edu Most Recent Review/Action: No previous Council review/action D Previous review/action Date: Action: Background Information/Summary of Major Elements: I. Code of Virginia§ 23-9.6:1 (SCHEV Duty #7) states that Council shall: Review and approve or disapprove the creation and establishment of any department, school, college, branch, division or extension of any public institution of higher education that such institution proposes to create and establish. This duty and responsibility shall be applicable to the proposed creation and establishment of departments, schools, colleges, branches, divisions and extensions, whether located on or off the main campus of the institution in question. If any organizational change is determined by the Council to be proposed solely for the purpose of internal management and the institution's curricular offerings remain constant, the Council shall approve the proposed change. [emphasis added] II. Council's policy document, "Policies and Procedures for Internal and Off-campus Organizational Changes," defines two types of "organizational changes": "Simple" Organizational Change: a structural alteration (establishment, reorganization, or closure/termination), proposed solely for the purpose of internal management, that would not alter the institution's mission or curricular offerings and would be executable within currently authorized funds (e.g., re-naming an academic department or establishing a "fully-exempt" or "partially-exempt" off-campus instructional site). 478 "Complex" Organizational Change: a structural alteration (establishment, reorganization, or closure/termination), not proposed solely for the purpose of internal management, that may alter the institution's mission or curricular offerings and/or may not be executable within currently authorized funds (e.g., establishing a new unit-college, school, or department- or a "nonexempt" off-campus instructional site.) [emphases added] Ill. By policy and practice, SCHEV treats the renaming of an organizational unit as an organizational· change subject to Council's duty #7 referenced above. In such cases, the institution submits a proposal to enable staff's determination whether the renaming meets the definition of a "simple" organizational change. If the renaming meets the definition of a simple change, staff confers approval and the approval is reported to Council as a "delegated item." If the renaming does not meet the definition of a simple change, approval must be conferred by action of Council. According to staff review of the proposal submitted by George Mason University (GMU), the renaming of the law school does not meet the definition of a simple change. Specifically, it does not satisfy the third criterion listed under the operating definition of a simple change, i.e., that such change must be "executable within currently authorized funds." (Conversely, the parallel criterion in the definition of complex changes is satisfied.) The proposed renaming is conditioned on investment of substantial new funds in student scholarships, and redirection of funds toward other uses that would not otherwise be fulfilled. Since the totality of pians connected with the name change are not "executable within currently authorized funds," the renaming must be acted on by Council itself. Materials Provided: • George Mason University-Renaming of the School of Law to: Scalia School of Law at George Mason University The Antonin Financial Impact: According to the donations motivating the renaming, GMU would receive $30M over the period FY 2017 to FY 2023, which would be expended entirely on full student scholarships for -57 new students per year during the same period, i.e., academic years 2016-17 to 2022-23. Savings generated from the scholarship program, and other university funds, would go toward fulfilling other conditions of the gift, specifically hiring twelve faculty and establishing two new Centers. Terms of the gifts require GMU to maintain required investments for a minimum period of ten years. The proposal from GMU asserts that any new programs instituted under the gift agreement that do not prove self-supporting will be closed. Timetable for Further Review/Action: NIA 479 Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the renaming of the George Mason University School of Law to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University is approved, effective July 1, 2016. 480 George Mason University Renaming of the School of Law to: The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University Background On March 31, 2016, the George Mason University (GMU) Board of Visitors approved a change of name for the School of Law, to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, in honor of recently deceased associate justice of the Supreme Court Antonin J. Scalia. The naming of the school in honor of Justice Scalia is a condition of two gifts ($20M + $10M) to GMU totaling $30M, which together constitute the largest donation ever received by the university. In addition to the naming, the donations entail specifications about certain activities and directions of the law school. Purpose of Proposed Change According to GMU, the purpose of the change is two-fold: "(1) to increase the quantity, quality, and diversity of students and faculty thereby distinguishing itself as a world-class law school; and (2) to honor the late Justice Antonin Scalia as the embodiment of the law school's motto 'learn, challenge, lead."' Rationale for the Proposed Change GMU attests that the adoption of Justice Scalia's name is well suited for the school's historic brand. Dean Henry Butler has stated, "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very strengths of our school: civil liberties, law and economics, and constitutional law. His career embodies our law school's motto of learn, challenge, lead." GMU connects "Justice Scalia's ability to inspire and engage diverse opinions" to the university's own ideals. President Angel Cabrera has stated that "the gifts will create opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest students, deliver on our mission of inclusive excellence, and continue our goal to make Mason one of the preeminent law schools in the country." According to terms of the gifts, the following provisions are required corollaries of the renaming: • • The entirety of the $30M is to be spent in the form of full scholarships available to recipients for all three years of law school. The gift requires such scholarships be awarded to approximately 57 students from each entering cohort from fall 2016 to fall 2022. According to this plan , the entire gift would be spent by the conclusion of the 2022-23 academic year. This plan is intended to recruit students with higher academic qualifications and thereby boost the law school's reputational ranking . The university shall provide funding for at least ten years for: o Twelve new faculty positions; o Additional staff positions; o Support for two new "Centers:" • Center for the Study of the Administrative State 481 • • Center for Liberty & Law The law school shall retain its mission "to become a national leader in legal education by applying tools of economics and other social sciences to the study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions," and shall provide notice to the donors if/when the Deanship of the law school should change hands. Administration Administration and organizational structure of the law school and university will remain unchanged. Resources GMU estimates direct costs associated with the renaming itself will come to approximately $125,000. These costs include such things as signage, print materials, and publicity/promotion, and funds to cover them will be provided by the George Mason University Foundation. As described above, resources necessary for the required scholarships are provided entirely by the two gifts, which will generate indirect savings for the law school that can.be alloc;ated to other purposes dictated by terms ofthe gifts.. . pf r11• . 482 Stephen Cumbie From: Sent To: Cc: Subject Attachments: Angel Cabrera Thursday, May 05, 2016 5:58 AM Tom Davis; Stuart Mendelsohn; Kelly McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Stephen Cumbie; Kim Dennis; Claire Dwoskin; gruneranne@gmail.com; John Jacquemin; Robert Pence; David Petersen; Jon Peterson; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Sheikh, M Siddique Frank Neville; S David Wu; Jennifer Wagner Davis; Janet E Bingham; Renell Wynn; Sharon Cullen; Kathy Cagle Additional information Senate Resolutions May 4th 2016.docx; ATIOOOOl.htm Dear Visitor, A couple of last-minute items in preparation for today's meeting. The Faculty Senate met yesterday and passed two resolutions requesting a delay of the law school naming decision and posing a set of questions. You can read the resolutions in the attached file. For your convenience-and everyone else's--the resolutions are also available on the Washington Post website: https ://v.ww. washint.rton post.com/news/grade-point/wQ/2016/05/04/grnu-faculty-senate-demands-answers-anda-delay-on-renaming-law-school-after-j ustice-scal ia/?hpid=hp local-news georgemason630pm%3 Ahomepage%2Fstory Two faculty representatives are prepared to discuss these with you in the Development Committee today. 1 483 RESOLUTION I In view of these concerns, the Faculty Senate proposes the following actions: 1. The Administration and Board of Visitors put the request for SCHEV approval and the enactment of the provisions of the grant proposals on temporary hold to allow for a more careful discussion of the many serious concerns expressed by faculty, students, staff, alumni, state legislators, and the general public. Rather than the current rushed process, it would be both prudent economic and educational policy and an appropriate show of respect for the GMU and larger community to a) allow a reasonable amount of time for all parties to gain a better tmderstanding of the full meaning and implications of the grant agreements, b) make sure the above-stated concerns are adequately addressed, and c) allow the University to reach a careful decision that wiJI best serve our students, faculty, staff and the larger public. 2. The Senate ad hoc Task Force on Donor Relations present the Senate at its first fall meeting with a detailed COI policy applicable to private donations. 3. The Senate ad hoc task Force on Donor Relations present the Senate at its first fall meeting with a detailed proposal for a committee charged with approving the creation and/or expansion of GMU affiliated centers and with monitoring their ongoing activities as well as those of already existing centers. 4. This Resolution is to be sent to the following parties: • • • • The GMU Board of Visitors - prior to the Board's May 5 meeting President Cabrera and Provost Wu SCHEV The entire GMU community 484 RESOLUTION II University Policy 1123 and the Grant Agreement Between an anonymous donor and the GMU Foundation MOTION The Faculty Senate requests answers to these questions from the President and the Rector of the Board of Visitors: l. Were the requirements of University Policy 1123 (Gift Acceptance Policy) discussed by GMUF or the administration at any time before or after the Grant Agreement for $20 million and a naming opportunity was signed by the University/F01.mdation and an anonymous donor? 2. Does the quoted section of University Policy 1123 regarding funding requirements for a naming opportunity pertain to the Grant Agreement between the anonymous donor and the University/Foundation? 3. If the Policy does not pertain to this Agreement, why not? 4. In the event that the Donor discontinues funding before the entire $20 million is disbursed, what action will the University talce? This Resolution is to be sent to the following parties: • • The GMU Board of Visitors - prior to the Board's May 5 meeting President Cabrera and Provost Wu • SCHEV • The entire GMU community 485 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Thursday, May 05, 2016 11: 33 AM Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Osei, Monica (SCHEV) Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEV) RE: Chronicle article re GMU faculty senate Thanks. From: Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2016 11:20 AM To: Blake, Peter (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph {SCHEV); Osei, Monica (SCHEV) Cc: Rung, LeeAnn(SCHEV) Subject: RE: Chronicle article re GMU faculty senate It is by a GMU professor who is opposed to the GMU Faculty Senate's resolution opposing the name change. Here is the full text: The Posthumous Attacks on Scalia Begin Naming a law school after this major Supreme Court figure is obviously justified. But many colleagues at my university are in revolt. 1 486 ENLARGE The George Mason University School of Law in Arlington Va. PHOTO ALAMY STOCK PNOTO By LLOYD COHEN May4. 20166 17 p.m. ET 282 COMMENTS The faculty at George Mason University has been debating a simple question: Is it acceptable to name our law school alter one of the most influential Supreme Court justices in American history? On the affirmative side is the university administration and the law school, where I teach. On the other side are professors from the wider university \Vho strenuously disagree with the legal opinions of Justice Antonin Scalia, who died Feb. 16, and seek to have his name banned from our schoo l' s halls. On Wednesday, the faculty senate voted in favor of a nonbinding resolution to delay any changes in the law school's nam e. 2 487 Even before Wednesday's vote. the disagreement had spilled over into the public square. It has its roots in the university's announcement in late March of a$ l 0 million gift from the Charles Koch Foundation to expand law-school scholarships and $20 million from an anonymous donor to rename the law school in honor of Justi ce Scalia. Such a re-chri stening is entirely appropriate: Justice Scalia was a j uri st of immense importance. I. say this notvvithstanding that both J and my colleagues at the Jaw school often di sagreed with him. Whatever we may think of the man. our schoo l is following a Jong and honored traditi.on. Other uni versities have named their law schoo ls after influemial---and at times controversiaJ.-.. including Thurgood Marsha ll. Sandra Day O'Connor and Louis Brandeis. to name a few. Far more are named after wealthy donors with no claim to legal distinction. Yet a vocal group of professors, none of whom teaches at the la\v school itself, is now attempting to convince the university administration and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to reject the grant and abandon the school's new name. This campaign. egged on by outside organizations and some national media, has become increasingl y vitriolic, especially in the wake of the April 27 meeting of the university-wide faculty senate. As a member of the faculty senate, I attended this meeting and took the opportunity to defend the. late justice from scurrilous and defamatory statements made against him by some of my fellow senators. They claim that the late justice made derogatory comments pertaining to race. gender and sexual orientation. In my own speech. f noted that they cited no specific examples despite .Justice Scalia's 30 years on the bench, and I read from hi s most-recent dissent, in the Ohergefefl v. Hodges case on same-sex marriage. Much to my surprise, several of my faculty colleagues interrupted me by calling for me to be prevented from speaking, a sad commentary on their tolerance for open debate and intell ectual inquiry. Despite the utter lack of evidence, the faculty senate swiftly moved forward with a nonbinding resol.ution condemning the renaming on the grounds that it would fai l to create .. a comf()rtable home for individuals with a variety of viev..-points." Th is resolution co uld hardly be more ironic. In the name of academic discourse, the resolution's authors seek to expunge from the university the name of a distinguished jurist whose legal opi nions they disapprove of. The truth is that what motivates them is not high-minded principle but an ill iberal demand for ideological conformity. Sadly, the faculty senate passed the Apri l condemnation reso lution by a vote of 21 to 13 with one abstention. The resolution approved May 4 by 25-1 2 not only call s for a delay in the law-school name change, but also urges the school to create a new faculty committee with the power to approve or reject future changes to GMU academic centers. 3 488 Beyond the university the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia is holding meetings on May 16 and 17, where it will hold a potentially binding vote on whether to approve the name change. The good news is that university President Angel Cabrera has been stalwart in defending the school's decision. In an April 29 letter addressed to the faculty senate, he declaredthat giving in to this intimidation campaign "woul.d be inconsistent with our values of diversity and freedom of thought." He also noted that the university defends controversial opinions from some of its progressive scholars, and that the school would remain a place ''where multiple perspectives can be dissected, confronted. and debated for the benefit and progress of society at large." Justice Scalia himself could hardly have put it better. There is little doubt that he \.vas a man of strong opinions. a fact that often placed him at odds with a majority ofj ustices and even a majority of Americans, many of my colleagues and I included. Yet there can be little doubt that he believed that democratic government and debate in the public square were crucial to societal progress, a theme that runs throughout his work. He also developed strong friendships with his ideological opponents, includ ing those who served with him on the Supreme Court. See. for example, his bond with fellow justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who described him as a ·'treasured friend" after his passing. Such collegiality should exist on college campuses as well as on the Supreme Court. That is one reason why the cun-ent fracas at George Mason University pains me. Justice Scalia was one of the legal giants of our nation' s history, a fact to which scholars on both sides of the political aisle have attested. Agree witJ1 him or not. we should be honored that our institution vvill bear his name . •Hr. Cohen is a professor at George :'vfaso11 University School o/Ltrw. Si.n for V11 gH H.n '.LO:! N. 1A''· St.. 9"· Flo,y 804 -180 Friday, May 06, 2016 9:32 AM Henry N Butler;Todd J Zywicki Fwd: Follow-up .pdf; ATIOOOOl.htm;. Resume - 2016.pdf; ATI00002.htm Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Flag for follow up Flagged Not sure if you are looking to hire, or, that he ultimately might want to make the jump over, but worth taking a look at. might be Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Date: May 6, 2016 at 9:03:37 AM EDT To: Leonard Leo Subject: Follow-up > Leonard, It was good to catch-up during lunch the other day. Per our discussion, attached please find the last excerpt for me from the nd my resume. With appreciation, • 1 490 RESUME Business Address, E-Mail Address and Telephone Number: Emgloxment 491 Militag Public Serving Positions Bar Membershigs 492 Civil Trial Certi?c Publications 493 494 Elizabeth I Woodley Leonard A. Leo Friday, May 06, 2016 10:17 AM Henry N Butler Re: Scalia Law From: Sent: To: Subject: Thanks for all you are doing. Saw your text as well. Sent from my iPad On May 6, 2016, at 10:15 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: FYI Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) Begin forwarded message: From: Nelson Lund Date: May 6, 2016 at 9:54:12 AM EDT To: Subject: Scalia Law Reply-To: Nelson Lund http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/2734 7/ 1 495 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Henry N Butler Friday, May 06, 2016 4:43 PM Leonard A. Leo;Reginald J. Brown Fwd: "What They're Saying" - Antonin Scalia Law School media recap Sent: To: Subject: Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) Begin forwarded message: From: "Mike Burita" Date: May 6, 2016 at 4:22:08 PM EDT To: henrynbutler@gmail.com Subject: "What They're Saying" - Antonin Scalia Law School media recap On May 5th, the symbolic resolution presented by members of the GMU Faculty Senate to delay the renaming of the law school after the late Justice Antonin Scalia was discussed before the Development Committee but no resolution was offered either at the committee or before the George Mason University's Board of Visitors (BOV). The renaming process will proceed as planned as members of the BOV praised the scholarship opportunities created with the combined gifts of $30 million dollars. For more information or to arrange an interview with a GMU Law School spokesperson, contact Mike Surita at mike@buritamedia.com or 202.402.9361. What They're Saying ... THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. "Scalia also developed strong friendships with his ideological opponents, including those who served with him on the Supreme Court ... Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg described him as a "treasured friend" after his passing. Such collegiality should exist on college campuses as well as on the Supreme Court. That is one reason why the current fracas at George Mason University pains me. Justice Scalia was one of the legal giants of our nation's history, a fact to which scholars on both sides of the political aisle have attested. Agree with him or not, we should be honored that our institution will bear his name." 1 496 - The Wall Street Journal op-ed by Lloyd Cohen, Professor of Law at George Mason University May 5, 2016 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. "The day before the faculty body met, the president of the university, Angel Cabrera, released a statement responding to the criticism. He wrote: 'Agreement with his views is, however, not the reason why we are renaming the law school for Justice Scalia. We are not endorsing his opinions on any specific issue. We are recognizing a man who served our country at the highest level of government for 30 years and who many experts of diverse ideological persuasions-from faculty colleagues in our law school, to his peers on the Supreme Court, to the president of the United States-consider to have been a great jurist who had a profound impact in the legal field. "' - The Wall Street Journal Law Blog May 4, 2016 THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY "Law professors said critics of the donations were targeting conservative ideas and academic freedom. A George Mason spokeswoman said the university 'appreciates the valuable feedback' from the faculty group but added that the donations 'will help hundreds of students attend law school - students who otherwise might not have had that chance. "' - Chronicle of Philanthropy May 5, 2016 THE COLLEGE FIX "dig a little deeper, and the reality of the matter is "GMU faculty" are not united on this - not at all. And in fact, there are plenty of law professors who want the law school named for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.' I haven't heard ANY complaint from anyone associated with the law school [about naming it after Scalia],' George Mason U. economics Professor Tim Groseclose told The College Fix in an email. 'Those folks are extremely excited. One of the great things about the donation is that it comes at a time when law schools are hurting. Some excellent faculty across the country are looking for a job or promotion. Now George Mason is going to be able to hire them. "' - The College Fix May 6 , 2016 2 497 "I hope George Mason's faculty members are experiencing only a temporary lapse in judgment. If not, and such sentiments prove to be firm convictions, their qualifications to engage in university governance affecting the law school - and perhaps even their credibility as academics - should be seriously questioned. As fanatical witch-hunts threaten free speech on college campuses across the nation, the most educated and scholarly of our society become the ultimate guardians of reasoned discourse. If they fail , a law school named after Justice Scalia will be the least of their concerns ... " - The Washington Post op-ed by Thomas Wheatley, law student at the Antonin Scalia Law School in Arlington May 4, 2016 ''The motto of our school is 'Learn, Challenge, Lead.' No one personifies that more than Justice Scalia .. . " - Thomas Wheatley on Fox & Friends May 6 , 2016 3 498 The faculty members' protest letter complains that "(a]s a Supreme Court Justice, Scalia enacted direct harms to many in our student body, especially students of color, women, and LGBT students." Indeed. Who are these people? You can meet some of them here. Worth a visit, including the comment section. I grant that the protest community may be more "diverse" than the law school faculty-in the way the Star Wars bar is more diverse. I do not grant that any of these people have done anyth ing useful with their lives beyond monetizing identity and grievances. And I suspect that they in fact do what the late Antonin Scalia, for all his immense powers, could never do: "enact direct harms" to the student body. - Library of Law and Liberty by Michael S. Greve, professor at George Mason Un iversity School of Law May 6, 2016 If you would rather not receive future communications from Surita Media Solutions, LLC, let us know by clicking here. Surita Media Solutions, LLC, 3240 Wilson Blvd Ste.202, Arlington , VA 22201 United States 4 499 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Friday, May 06, 2016 5:04 PM Henry N Butler; rparkera@gmu.edu GMU Scalia agenda item GMU-Scalia-Agenda-F I NAL-FI NAL.docx Robin & Henry: See attached draft agenda item. You are welcome to scrutinize for errors or to suggest edits. The only catch is I need them no later, and preferably earlier, than first thing Monday morning. Thanks! Joe Joseph G. DeFilippo, Ph.D. Director of Academic Affairs & Planning State Council of Higher Education for Virginia joedefilippo@schev.edu 804-225-2629 500 State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Agenda Item Item: Academic Affairs Committee Item #4 - Action on Organizational Change at George Mason University Date of Meeting: May 16, 2016 Presenter: Dr. Joseph G. DeFHippo Director of Academic Affairs & Planning JoeDeFilippo@schev.edu Most Recent Review/Action: No previous Council review/action D Previous review/action Date: Action: EV ap val to change the name of the I of Law at George Mason University. partially f ·11 erms of two gifts to the law school in the Cod f Virginia (§ 23-9.6: 1) charges Council e creation and establishment of any ranc , ion or extension of any public institution of · ution proposes to create and establish. " By Council changes for any units that fall under Duty #7. w of e proposal submitted by GMU, approval must be opposed to staff) action because of the magnitude of the tantial strategic directions entailed by terms of the gift #7 is to ensure that new instructional units are implemented The purpose of appropriately, rel 1ve to • the inherent soundness of academic and fiscal commitments involved; • the potential for unnecessary duplication with other institutions; and • alignment with state needs . Given the nature of the proposed change, as a renaming that entails minimal change to the law school's mission and curriculum , the attached proposal summary focuses 501 on the first bullet, with particular emphasis on fiscal commitments, which are substantial. Materials Provided: • George Mason University-Renaming of the School of Law to: Scalia School of Law at George Mason University The Antonin Financial Impact: According to the donations motivating t receive $30M in installments over the period FY 2017 would be expended entirely on full student scholarships from 2016-17 to 2022-23. Revenue generated to growth during this period would go toward sh g u fulfilling other conditions of the gift, specificall e hirin staff, and establishment of two new Cent maintain required investments for a period of t asserts that any new commitments instituted unde prove self-supporting after ten years ill be closed. ---- Resolution: g of the George Mason University oo/ of Law at George Mason University 502 George Mason University Organizational Change: Renaming of the Law School to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University Background On March 31, 2016, the Board of Visitors of George Mason University (GMU) approved a change of name for the School of Law, to The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, in honor of recently decease associate justice of onor of Justice the Supreme Court Antonin J. Scalia. The naming of the sch Scalia is a condition of two gifts ($20M + $10M) to GMU total' $30M , which together constitute the largest donation ever received by the un· In addition to the naming, the donations entail specifications about sub ntial and enrollment management plans of the law school. - o : "(1) to increase the reby distinguishing itself as a ·ce Antonin Scalia as the alia's n e is well suited for the school's , "Justice Scalia's name evokes the very onomics, and constitutional law. His 's motto o arn, challenge, lead." GMU connects e diverse opinions" to the university's own ra has s ted that "the gifts will create opportunities to test students, deliver on our mission of inclusive make Mason one of the preeminent law schools gifts, the following provisions are required conditions of the renaming: • The entiret f the $30M is to be spent in the form of full scholarships available to recipie ts for all three years of law school. The gift requires such scholarships be awarded to approximately 57 students from each entering cohort from fall 2016 to fall 2022. Accordingly, the entire gift would be spent by the conclusion of the 2022-23 academic year. This plan is intended in part to attract students with higher academic qualifications and thereby boost the law school's reputational ranking . (During the period of the scholarships, GMU will increase the size of its entering law school class from a current base of 160 to 242. This will partially restore enrollment levels lost since 2010, when entering 503 • • class sizes were reduced from 300 to 160 due to degradation in national demand for legal education.) The university shall provide support and funding, maintained for a ten year period beginning in 2016, for: o Twelve new faculty positions; o Three new staff positions; o Two new "Centers:" • Center for the Study of the Administrative State • Center for Liberty & Law The law school shall retain its mission "to become a education by applying tools of economics and oth study of legal doctrine, process, and institutions," the donors should the Deanship of the law schoo Administration Administration and organizational structur remain unchanged. Resources GMU estimates direct costs asso approximately $125,000. These costs and publicity/promotion, and funds to Mason University Foundation. itself will come to signage, print materials, provided by the George As described above, r the required scholarships are provided entirely by the $3 ial commitments for faculty and staff hires would be 7 , g up to $2,565,585 in FY21. Planned during this period, from 160 to 242, would increases in the law sc uitio enue (above the 2015-16 level) to the law school of in F easing to $8.085M when the school has reached rollm in 2020-21. This amount of additional revenue, if la school both to relinquish the $1.9M subvention it university and to satisfy terms of the gift agreements. If the planne once the schol closing any progr t growth is not realized, or proves not to be self-sustaining have been exhausted, GMU has expressed the intention of s that are not self-sustaining. 504 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Clerget, Sean Monday, May 09, 2016 10:08 PM Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Support for Law School Name Change Dr. DeFilippo, I write to express my full support for accepting the generous donation offered to the George Mason University School of Law, and thus support for changing the name of the law school. A small number of fellow alumni have made a great deal of noise in their opposition to the name change and to accepting the donation. I want you to know that there are many alumni of the law school, perhaps not always as loud on social media, who support the name change. This donation will help our law school excel in an incredibly competitive law school market. Mason law, or Scalia law if the change is adopted, has the potential to be an elite law school. Accepting this donation will be beneficial for students, will help improve the quality of faculty, and will give the law school the chance to move into an elite place among American law schools. I thank you for your consideration and wish you well. Best, Sean Clerget George Mason University School of Law, Class of 2012 Sean Cle rget Associat e Arent Fox LLP i 1\Horneys at La1t1 1717 K Street. NW \NasrHngton. DC 20006·5344 ''0'' > d:) .-,-···r ''"<°'C FAX .::'L1... (),, 1 (-;"Ri:l DIRECT I .;:. 1 •J.;)::},) : Uf:J l nr.u 1 Y de; n:;i 1:: ·1 rHs t"' t dny ;Hrachm_ Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:10 PM Neomi Rao Could you give me a ring? Thx 202-421-3181 Get Outlook for Android 57 513 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Tuesday, May 10, 2016 3:37 PM Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Weatherford , Gregory (SCHEV) FW: draft message to Council Joe, What do you think? And is this statement accurate? "Statute and policy also make it clear that if a complex change is deemed academically and fiscally responsible, Council "shall" approve it." From: Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 3:34 PM To: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Subject: message to Council SCHEV staff has reviewed George Mason University's proposal to rename its law school after Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. This review took place in the context of a wide-ranging and vigorous public debate about the merits of the proposal and the appropriateness of the associated donations totaling $30 million. As you know, the renaming proposal has been the topic of many news and opinion articles, many of which have mentioned SCHEV's role in the process. The lively public debate about Justice Scalia's record, the value of transparency in major decisions by boards of visitors, and the import and effect of large private donations to public universities, is valuable and important as a matter of democratic governance. This does not, however, change the role of SCH EV in this matter. That is circumscribed by statute and policy, as is appropriate for a nonpartisan coordinating agency. In this case, the relevant statute distinguishes between "com plex" changes, which would materially affect an institution's curriculum or mission, or that would require additional funds, and "simple" changes, which would not. Simple changes are approved, after review, at the staff level. Complex changes require Council action. Statute and policy also make it clear that if a comp lex change is deemed academically and fiscally responsible, Council "shall" approve it. Upon its evaluation, staff has determined that the proposed change for GMU's law school would require additional funds and thus falls under the category of a "complex" change, which requires Council action. After reviewing the proposal and its relevant materials and communicating with GMU administration, our staff is satisfied that the university has proposed a plan that is prudent and fiscally responsible, and therefore meets the statutory requirement that SCHEV approve it. Considering the strong feelings on this issue, it seems likely that some members of the public and of GMU's staff and faculty will be displeased by whatever decision Council makes in this matter. While as an agency we take all viewpoints seriously, we believe that the statute is clear. We believe also that GMU has proposed a viable and sound plan that if successful will materially improve the quality of higher education in Virginia. These, rather than politics or passions, are the considerations we as a body must weigh. Thus the staff recommends that Council approve the proposed change. 514 ;r• u;r nr: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:40 AM alevy@aaup.org Board of Visitors; Keith D Renshaw; Anqel Cabrera; Minor, Gil (SCHEV) FW: AAUP Concerns Regarding Renaming the Law School AAUP Letter to President Cabrera and Chair Minor 5-10-16.pdf; Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities.pdf High Please see the following message, sent on behalf of G. Gilmer Minor 111, chair of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. Dear Dr. Levy, I am in receipt of your letter to President Cabrera and me expressing your concerns regarding the renaming of the George Mason School of Law. Thank you for your thoughtful points on faculty's vital role in institutional governance, and for sharing the views of your colleagues in the American Association of University Professors. Thank you also for your demonstrated loyalty to the success of higher education. SCHEV has received a number of letters and opinions on this matter, pro and con. The process regarding SCHEV's statutory involvement in this matter is spelled out in the Code of Virginia, and that process is well under way. Our next SCHEV meeting is May 16-17, and it is our intention to have our findings documented by that time. Sincerely, G. Gilmer Minor, Ill From: Anita Levy [ mailto:alew@aaup.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 2:11 PM To: president@gmu.edu; Communications (SCHEV) Cc: BOV@gmu.edu; krenshaw@gmu.edu Subject: AAUP Concerns Regarding Renaming the Law School Importance: High Dear President Cabrera and Chair Minor: Please see U1e attach.ed letter and document regarding our concen1s related to the renaming the GMU law sd1ool and issues of shared gove1nance. Sincerely, 1 521 Anita Levy, Ph.D. Senior Program Officer American Association of University Professors 1133 19th Street NW, 2nd Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-737-5900 or 800-424-2973 Fax: 202-737-5526 E-mail: alevv@)aaup.org Follow the AAUP on Faccbook. Twitter, and Flickr. 2 522 1133 19th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036 PHONE: 202.737.5900 • FAX: 202.737.5526 • www.aaup.org UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL May 10, 2016 Dr. Angel Cabrera President George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Mr. G. Gilmer Minor III Chair, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia 101 North Fourteenth Street, Tenth Floor James Monroe Building Richmond, Virginia 23219 Dear President Cabrera and Chair Minor: Members of the faculty at George Mason University have advised our Association ofrecent developments at the institution that they believe carry serious adverse implications for academic freedom and tenure as well as for the role of the faculty in institutional governance. Of particular concern is the action taken by the GMU Board of Visitors at the end of March 2016 to approve renaming the university's school of law the Antonin Scalia Law School, as a result of the university's having received a combined gift of $30 million from the Charles Koch Foundation and an anonymous donor. We understand that, in two resolutions adopted on April 27 and May 4, the university's faculty senate has expressed its "deep concern" about the renaming of the law school and, in particular, about the terms of the donor agreements under which the university will be obligated to create two new centers affiliated with the law school and to appoint twelve new faculty members, including several tenured full professors. The May 4 resolution calls upon the administration and board of visitors to "put the request for SCHEY [State Council of Higher Education for Virginia] approval and the enactment of the provisions of the grant proposals on temporary hold to allow for a more careful discussion of the many serious concerns expressed by faculty, students, staff, alumni, state legislators, and the general public." We share these concerns. This Association has long held that decisions about a college's longrange objectives, faculty appointments, and changes in the structure of academic programs relate to the faculty's areas of professional competence and thus require their direct involvement. This fundamental principle is set forth in the Association's enclosed Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities, jointly formulated with the American Council on Education and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. The Statement on Government, which embodies standards widely upheld in American higher 523 President Angel Cabrera Chair G. Gilmer Minor III May 10, 2016 Page 2 education, rests on the premise of appropriately shared responsibility and cooperative action among governing board, administration, and faculty in determining educational policy and in resolving educational problems within the academic institution. It refers to "an inescapable interdependence" in this relationship which requires "adequate communication among these components, and full opportunity for appropriate joint planning and effort." Section V of the Statement on Government defines the particular role of the faculty in institutional government, stating in pertinent part: The faculty has primary responsibility for such fundamental areas as curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, faculty status, and those aspects of student life which relate to the educational process. On these matters the power of review or final decision lodged in the governing board or delegated by it to the president should be exercised adversely only in exceptional circumstances, and for reasons communicated to the faculty. It is desirable that the faculty should, following such communication, have opportunity for further consideration and further transmittal of its views to the president or board. Under these principles, the faculty should be meaningfully involved in decisions such as whether to accept the grant and its attached conditions, primary responsibility for those conditions related to the creation and filling of new faculty appointments. According to the information in our possession, the May 4 faculty senate resolution also notes troubling details in the scholarship program established by the grant agreements, which link funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current [law school] dean, Henry N. Butler: 'if the individual holding the dean position changes the university shall immediately notify the donor. ' This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. It is the responsibility of the Law School Faculty and the GMU administration, not outside donors to determine who is appointed and continues to serve as Dean. We agree. Under the standards set forth in Faculty Participation in the Selection, Evaluation, and Retention ofAdministrators, the faculty should play a primary role in selecting an academic administrator: The role of the faculty in the selection of an administrator other than a president should reflect the extent of legitimate faculty interest in the position. In the case of an academic administrator whose function is mainly advisory to a president or whose responsibilities do not include academic policy, the faculty's role in the search should be appropriate to its involvement with the office. Other academic administrators, such as the dean of a college or a person of equivalent responsibility, are by the nature of their duties more directly dependent upon 524 President Angel Cabrera Chair G. Gilmer Minor III May 10, 2016 Page 3 faculty support. In such instances, the composition of the search committee should reflect the primacy of faculty interest, and the faculty component of the committee should be chosen by the faculty of the unit or by a representative body of the faculty. We understand that some of these matters were discussed by the Board of Visitors at its recent meeting, and that the administration is preparing a response to the resolutions. We would hope that these efforts might lead to a satisfactory resolution of the faculty's concerns-especially with regard to its proposal to delay the process in order to provide for broad, timely, and meaningful consultation with the faculty, and for due respect accorded its views, on key issues of central concern to the faculty. Sincerely, Anita Levy, Ph.D. Associate Secretary Enclosure by e-mail Cc: Mr. Thomas M. Davis, Rector, Board of Visitors Professor Keith Renshaw, Chair, Faculty Senate 525 Statement on Government of Colleges and Universities The statement that follows is directed to governing board members, administrators, faculty members, students, and other persons in the belief that the colleges and universities of the United States have reached a stage calling for appropriately shared responsibility and cooperative action among the components of the academic institution. The statement is intended to foster constructive joint thought and action, both within the institutional structure and in protection of its integrity against improper intrusions. It is not intended that the statement serve as a blueprint for governance on a specific campus or as a manual for the regulation of controversy among the components of an academic institution, although it is to be hoped that the principles asserted will lead to the correction of existing weaknesses and assist in the establish ment of sound structures and procedures. The statement does not attempt to cover relations with those outside agencies that increasingly are controlling the resources and inauencing the patterns of education in our institutions of higher learning: for example, the US government, state legislatures, state commissions, interstate associations or compacts, and other interinstitutional arrangements. However, it is hoped that the statement will be helpful to these agencies in their consideration of educational matters. Students are referred to in this statement as an institutional component coordinate in importance with trustees, administrators, and faculty. There is, however, no main section on students. The omission has two causes: (1) the changes now occurring in the status of American students have plainly outdistanced the analysis by the educational community, and an attempt to define the situation without thorough study might prove unfair to student interests, and (2) students do no t in fact at present have a significant voice in the government of colleges and universities; it would be unseemly to obscure, by superficial equality of length of statement, what may be a serious lag entitled to separate and full confrontation. The concern for student status felt by the organizations issuing this statement is embodied in a note, "On Student Status," intended to stimulate the educational community to turn its attention to an important need. This statement was jointly formulated by the American Association of University Professors, the American Council on Education (ACE), and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). In October 1966, the board of directors of the ACE took action by which its Council "recognizes the statement as a significant step forward in the clarification of the respective roles of governi ng boards, faculties, and administrations" and "commends it to the institutions which are members of the Council." The Council of the AAUP adopted the statement in October 1966, and the Fifty-Third Annual Meeting endorsed it in April 1967. In November 1966, the executive committee of the 117 526 AGB took action by which that organization also "recognizes the statement as a significant step forward in the clarification of the respective roles of governing boards, faculties, and administrations" and "commends it to the governing boards which are members of the Association." l. Introduction This statement is a call to mutual understanding regarding the government of colleges and universities. Understanding, based on community of interest and producing joint effort, is essential for at least three reasons. First, the academ ic institution, public or private, often has become less autonomous; buildings, research, and student tuition are supported by funds over which the college or university exercises a diminishing control. Legislative and executive governmenta l authorities, at all levels, play a part in the making of impor tant decisions in academic policy. If these voices and fo rces are to be successfully heard and integrated, the academic institution must be in a position to meet them with its own generally unified view. Second, regard fo r the welfare of the institution remains important despite the mobility and interchange of scholars. Thi rd, a college or university in which all the components are aware of their interdependence, of the usefulness of communication among themselves, and of the force of joint action will enjoy increased capacity to solve educationa l problems. 2. The Academic Institution: Joint Effort a. Preliminary Considerations The variety and complexity of the tasks performed by institutions of higher education produce an inescapable interdependence among governing board, admi n istration, faculty, students, and others. The relationship calls for adequate com munication among these components, and full opportunity for appropriate joint planning and effort. Joint effort in an academic institution will take a va riety of forms appropriate to the kinds of situations encountered. In some instances, an initial exploration or recommendation will be made by the president with consideration by the faculty at a later stage; in other instances, a first and essentially definitive recommendation will be made by the facu lty, subject to the endorsement of the president and the govern ing board. In still others, a substantive contribution can be made when student leaders are responsibly involved in the process. Although the variety of such approaches may be wide, at least two genera l conclusions regarding joint effort seem clearly warranted: (1) important areas of action involve at one time or another the initiating capacity and decision-making participation of all the institutiona l components, and (2) differences in the weight of each voice, from one point to the next, should be determined by reference to the responsibility of each component for the particular matter at hand, as developed hereinafter. b. Determination of General Educational Policy The general educational policy, i.e., the objectives of an institution and the nature, range, and pace of its efforts, is shaped by the institutional charter or by law, by tradition and historical development, by the present needs of the community of the institution, and by the professional aspirations and standards of those directly involved in its work. Every board wi ll wish to go beyond its formal trustee obligation to conserve the accomplishment of the past and to engage seriously with the future; every farnlty will seek to conduct an operation worthy of scholarly standards of learning; every administrative officer will strive to meet his or her charge and to attain the goals of the institution. The interests of all are coordinate and related, and unilateral effort can lead to confusion or conflict. Essential to a solution is a reasonably explicit statement on general educational policy. Operating responsibility and authority, and procedures for continuing review, sho uld be clearly defined in official regulations. When an educational goal has been established, it becomes the responsibility primarily of the facu lty to determine the appropriate curriculum and procedures of student instruction. Special considerations may require particular accommodations: (1) a publicly supported institution may be regu lated by statutor y provisions, and (2) a church-controlled institution may be limited by its charter or bylaws. When such externa l requirements influence cou rse content and the manner of instruction or research, they impair the educational effectiveness of the institution. Such matters as major changes in the size or composition of the student body and the relative emphasis to be given to the va rious elements of the educational and research program should involve participation of governing board, administration, and faculty prior to final decision. 118 527 c. Internal Operations of the Institution The framing and execution of long-range plans, one of the most important aspects of institutional responsibility, should be a central and continuing concern in the academic community. Effective planning demands that the broadest possible exchange of information and opinion shou ld be the rule for communication among the components of a college or university. The channels of communication should be established and maintained by joint endeavor. Distinction shou ld be observed between the institutional system of communication and the system of responsibility for the making of decisions. A second area calling for joint effort in interna l operation is that of decisions regarding existing or prospective physical resources . The board, president, and facu lty should all seek agreement on basic decisions regarding buildings and other facilities to be used in the educational work of the institution. A third area is budgeting. The allocation of resources among competing demands is central in the formal responsibility of the governing board, in the administrative authority of the president, and in the educational function of the fa cu lty. Each component shou ld therefore have a voice in the de termination of short- and long-r ange priorities, and each should receive appropriate analyses of past budgetary expe rience, reports on current budgets and expenditures, and short- and long-range budgetary proj ections. The function of each component in budgetary matters shou ld be understood by all; the allocation of authority will determine the flow of information and the scope of participation in decision s. Joint effort of a most cri tical kind mu st be taken when an institution chooses a new president. The selection of a chief administrative officer should follow upon a cooperative search by the govern ing board and the facu lty, taking into consideration the opinions of other s who are appropr iately interested. The president should be equ ally qualified to serve both as the executive officer of the governing board a nd as the chief academic offi cer of the institution and the faculty. The president's dua l role requires an abi lity to interpret to board a nd faculty the educational views and concepts of institutional government of the other. The president should have the con fidence of the board a nd the faculty. The selection of academic deans and other chief academic officers shou ld be the responsibility of the president with the advice of, and in consultation with, the appropriate facult y. Determinations of faculty status, normally based on the recommendations of the facu lty groups involved, are discussed in Part 5 of this statement; but it should here be noted that the building of a strong faculty requi res careful joint effort in such actions as staff selection and promotion and the granting of tenure. Joint action shou ld also govern di smissals; the applicable principles a nd procedures in these m atters are well established. 1 d. External Relations of the Institution Anyone-a member of the governing board, the president or other member of the administration, a member of the faculty, or a member of the student body or the alumni-affects the institution when speaking of it in public. An individua l who speaks unofficially should so indicate. An individual who speaks officially for the institution, the board, the admin istration, the faculty, or the student body should be guided by established policy. It should be noted that only the board spea ks legally for the whole institution, although it may delegate responsibility to an agent. The right of a board member, an admin istrative officer, a faculty mem ber, or a student to speak on general educational question s or about the administration and operations of the individual's own institution is a part of that person's rig ht as a citizen and should not be abridged by the institution. 2 There exist, of course, legal bounds relating to defa mation of character, and there are questions of propriety. 3. The Academic Institution: The Governing Board The governing board has a special obligation to ensure that the history of the college or un iversity shall serve as a prelude and inspiration to the futur e. The board helps relate the institution to its chief commun ity: for exa mple, the community college to serve the educational needs of a defined population area or group, the chu rch-controlled college to be cogniza nt of the a nnou nced position of its denomina tion, a nd the comprehensive university to discharge the many duties and to accept the appropria te new challenges which are its concern at the several levels of higher education. The governing board of an institution of higher education in the United States operates, with few exceptions, as the final institutional authority. Private institutions are established by charters; public institutions are establi shed by constitutional or statutory provisions. In private institutions the board is frequently selfperpetuating; in public co lleges and universities the present membership of a boa rd may be asked 119 528 to suggest candidates for appointment. As a whole and individually, when the governing board confronts the problem of succession, serious attention should be given to obtaining properly quali fied persons. Where public law ca lls for election of governing board members, means should be found to ensure the nomination of fully suited persons, and the electorate should be informed of the relevant criteria fo r board membership. Since the membership of the board may e mbrace both ind ividual and collective competence of recognized weight, its advice or help may be sought through established channels by other components of the academic community. The governing board of an institution of higher education, while maintaining a general overview, entrusts the conduct of administration to the administrative officers-the president and the deans-and the conduct of teaching and research to the faculty. The boa rd should undertake appropriate self-limitation. One of the governing board's important tasks is to ensure the publication of codified statements that define the overall policies and procedures of the institution under its jurisdiction. The board plays a central role in relating the likely needs of the future to predictable resources; it has the responsibility for husbanding the endowment; it is responsible for obtaining needed capital and operating funds; and in the broadest sense of the term it shou ld pay attention to person nel policy. In order to fulfill these duties, the board should be aided by, and may insist upon, the development of long-range planning by the administration a nd faculty. When ignorance or ill wil l threatens the institution or any part of it, the governing board must be available for support. In grave crises it will be expected to serve as a champion. Although the action to be taken by it will usua lly be on beha lf of the president, the faculty, or the student body, the board should make clear that the protection it offers to an individua l or a group is, in fact, a fundamenta l defense of the vested interests of society in the educational institution. 3 4. The Academic Institution : The President The president, as the chief executive officer of an institution of higher education, is measured largely by his or her capacity for institutional leadership. The president shares responsibility for the definition and attainment of goals, for administrative action, and for operating the communications system that links the components of the academ ic community. The president represents the institution to its many publics. The president's leadership role is supported by delegated authority from the board and faculty. As the chief plann ing officer of an institution, the president has a special obligation to innovate and initiate. The degree to which a president can envision new horizons for the institution, and can persuade others to see them and to work toward them, will often constitute the chief measu re of the president's administration. The president must at t imes, with or without support, infuse new life into a department; relatedly, the president may at times be required, working within the concept of tenure, to solve problems of obsolescence. The president will necessarily utilize the judgments of the faculty but may also, in the interest of academic standards, seek outside evaluations by scholars of acknowledged competence. It is the duty of the president to see to it that the standards and procedures in operational use with in the college or university conform to the policy established by the govern ing board and to the standards of sound academic practice. It is also incumbent on the president to ensure that faculty views, includ ing dissenting views, are presented to the board in those areas and on those issues where responsibilities are shared. Simil arly, the faculty should be informed of the views of the board and the administration on li ke issues. The president is largely responsible for the maintenance of existing institutional resources and the creation of new resources; has ultimate managerial responsibility for a large area of nonacademic activities; is responsible for public understanding; and by the nature of the office is the chief person who speaks for the institution. In these and other areas the president's work is to plan, to organize, to direct, and to represent. The presidential function should receive the genera l support of board and faculty. 5. The Academic Institution: The Faculty The faculty has primary responsibili ty for such fundamental areas as curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, faculty status, and those aspects of student life which relate to the educational process. 4 On these matters the power of review or fina l decision lodged in the governing board or delegated by it to the president should be exercised adversely only in exceptional circumstances, and for reasons communicated to the faculty. It is desirable that the faculty should, fo llowing such communication, have opportunity for further consideration and fu rther transmittal of its views to the president or board. Budgets, personnel limitations, the time element, and the policies of other groups, bod ies, and agencies 120 529 having jurisdiction over the institution may set limits to realization of faculty advice. The faculty sets the requirements for the degrees offered in course, determines when the requi rements have been met, and authorizes the president and boa rd to grant the degrees thus achieved. Faculty status and related matters are prima rily a faculty responsibility; this area includes appointments, reappointments, decisions not to reappoint, promotions, the granting of tenure, and dismissal. The primar y responsibility of the faculty for such matters is based upon the fact that its judgment is centra l to general educational policy. Furthermore, scholars in a particular field or activity have the ch ief competence for judging the work of their colleagues; in such competence it is implicit that responsibility exists for both adverse and favorable judgments. Likewise, there is the more general competence of experienced faculty personnel committees having a broader charge. Determinations in these matters should fi rst be by faculty action through established procedures, reviewed by the ch ief academic officers with the concurrence of the board . The governing board and president should, on questions of facu lty status, as in other matters where the faculty has primary responsibility, concur with the faculty judgment except in rare instances and for compelling reasons which should be stated in detail. The faculty shou ld actively participate in the determination of policies and procedures governing salary increases. The chair or head of a department, who serves as the chief representative of the department with in an institution, should be selected either by departmental election or by appointment following consultation w ith members of the department and of related departments; appointments should normally be in conformity with department members' judgment. The chair or department head should not have tenure in office; tenure as a faculty member is a matter of separate right. The cha ir or head should serve for a stated term bu t without prejudice to reelection or to reappointment by procedures that involve appropriate facu lty consultation . Board, admini strat ion, and facu lty should all bear in mind that the department chair or head has a specia l obligation to bu ild a department strong in sc holarship and teaching capacity. Agencies for facu lty participation in the government of the college or university should be established at each level where faculty responsibility is present. An agency should exist for the presentation of the views of the whole faculty. The structure and procedures for faculty participation should be designed, approved, and established by joint action of the components of the institution. Facu lty representatives should be selected by the faculty according to procedures determined by the faculty. 5 The agencies may consist of meetings of all faculty members of a department, school, college, division, or university system, or may take the form of faculty-elec ted executive committees in departments and schools and a faculty-elected senate or council for larger divisions or the institution as a whole. The means of communication among the faculty, administrat ion, and governing board now in use include: (1) ci rcu lation of memoranda and reports by board committees, the administration, and faculty committees; (2) joint ad hoc committees; (3) standing lia ison comm ittees; (4) membership of faculty members on administrative bodies; and (5) membership of faculty members on govern ing boa rds. Whatever the channels of com munication, they should be clearly understood and observed. On Student Status When students in American colleges and universities desire to pa rticipate responsibly in the government of the institution they attend, their wish should be recognized as a claim to opportun ity both for educational experience and for involvement in the affa irs of their college or university. Ways shou ld be found to permit significant student participation within the limits of attainable effectiveness. The obstacles to such participation are large and should not be minimized: inexperience, untested capacity, a transitory status which means that present action does not carry with it subsequent responsibility, and t he inescapable fact that the other components of the institution are in a position of judgme nt over the students. It is important to recogn ize that student needs are strongly related to educational experience, both forma l and informal. Students expect, and have a right to expect, that the educationa l process will be structured, that they will be st imu lated by it to become independent adults, and that they will have effectively transmitted to them the cultural heritage of the larger society. If institutional support is to have its fullest possible mean ing, it should incorporate the strength, freshness of view, and idealism of the student body. The respect of students for their college or university can be enhanced if they are g iven at least these opportunities: (1) to be listened to in the classroom without fear of institutional 121 530 reprisal for the substance of their views, (2) freedom to discuss questions of institutional policy and operation, (3) the right to academ ic due process when charged with serious violations of institutional regu lations, and (4) the same right to hear speakers of their own choice as is enjoyed by other components of the institution. Notes 1. See the 1940 "Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenu re," AAUP, Policy Dow men ts and Repo rts, 11th ed. (Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2015), 13-19, and the "Statement on Procedu ral Standards in Faculty Dismissal Proceedings," ibid., 91-93. These statements were jointly adopted by the Association of American Colleges (now the Association of American Colleges and Universities) and the American Association of University Professors; the 1940 "Statement" has been endorsed by numerous learned and scientific societies and educational associations. 2. With respect to faculty members, the 1940 "Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure" reads, "College and university teachers arc citizens, members of a learned profession, and officers of a n educational institution. When they speak or write as citizens, they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but their special position in the community imposes specia l obligations. As scholars a nd educational officers, they should remember that the public may judge their profession and their institution by thei r utterances. Hence they should at all times be accurate, shou ld exercise appropriate restraint, shou ld show respect fo r the opi nions of others, a nd should make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking for the institution" (ibid., 14). 3. Traditionally, governing boards developed within the context of single-campus institu tions. In more recent times, governing and coordinating boards have increasingly tended to develop at the multi-campus regional, systemwide, or statewide levels. As influential components of the academic community, these supra-campus bodies bear particula r responsibility fo r protecting the autonomy of individual campuses or in stitutions u nder thei r ju risdiction and for implementing policies of shared responsibility. The American Association of Un iversity Professors rega rds the objectives and practices recommended in the "Statement on Governme nt" as constituting equally appropr iate guidel ines for such supra-campus bodies, and looks toward conti nued development of practices that wi ll facilitate application of such gu idelines in thi s new context. [Preceding note adopted by the AAUP's Council in June 1978. See also "Statewide Boards of Higher Education: The Faculty Role," Academe 70 (May-June 1984): 16a.] 4. With regard to student admissions, the faculty should have a meaningful role in establishing institutional policies, including the setting of standards fo r ad m ission, and should be afforded opportunity for oversight of the entire admissions process. [Precedi ng note adopted by the Council in June 2002.] 5. The American Association of University Professors regards col lective bargaining, properly used, as another means of ach ieving sound academic government. Where there is fac ulty collective bargai ning, the parties should seek to ensure appropriate institutiona l governance structures wh ich will protect the right of all facult y to participate in institutional governance in accorda nce with the "Statement on Government." [Preceding note adopted by the Council in June 1978.] 122 531 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Wednesday, May 11 , 2016 10:42 AM Council Members; 'Gundersen, Dan' Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV); Rung , LeeAnn (SCHEV) FW: Updated compilation of messages opposed to GMU proposal And here are email messages in opposition to the name change. Thanks. From: Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV) Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:10 AM To: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Subject: Updated compilation of messages opposed to GMU proposal (One message (from G. Sugimura} added from earlier compilation. Total is updated to 28.} _G Dear Peter: Below are messages that have come to SCH EV since Friday, primarily from GMU faculty, in opposition to the proposed name change. (I count 28 messages to date.) The writers request that the messages be conveyed to members of Council. Greg To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular 532 development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Paige Wolf .. 1'1 JASON ISchool of Business UHIV[lltSITY Paige P. Wolt Ph.D. Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs Associate Professor of Management George Mason University School of Business 4400 University Drive MS 3A2 Fairfax, Virginia 22030 2 533 Phone: 703-993-1758 Fax: 703-993-1778 pwolfl@gmu.edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a professor of history of George Mason University and am writing to express objections the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. My most important reason for opposing the change is my belief that embracing Justice Antonin Scalia and his legacy, especially in such a highly publicized way, will reflect poorly on the reputation and mission of George Mason University. I am very proud to be associated with such a diverse university that is located in one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking parts of the commonwealth. In marked contrast to our current campus environment, Justice routinely disparaged LGBT people, African American students, and other groups. His standing as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States made these opinions seem somehow respectable and palatable to many ordinarily more open-minded people. As a historian of the early American republic, I also have misgivings that are more specifically intellectual. Justice Scalia was famous for his "originalist" approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution. That approach, while politically shrewd and clearly advantageous to the political Right, is utter nonsense from a historical perspective. At the very least, it is incorrect to argue that there was a single "original intent" of the Founders because these men often disagreed among themselves. If you are interested in pursuing this line of scholarly criticism of Scalia's position, I highly recommend Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the U.S. Constitution, by the Stanford political scientist/historian Jack Rackove. While I personally would have significantly fewer qualms to naming a building-even a really big one - in Scalia' s honor, I believe that affixing his name to an entire college within our university will adversely affect the whole. In effect, naming the law school for Scalia is rebranding a particularly prominent segment of our university- and 3 534 rebranding it in a way that suggests a narrow and dated approach to scholarship and also that large constituencies of students are not welcome. Finally, the proposed name change comes with significant strings attached. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs, many of which serve far greater numbers of students (especially at the undergraduate level). Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Cynthia A. Kiemer Professor of History Director, Ph.D. Program in History George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia 22030 From: Gannon Sugimura [mailto:sugi sensei@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 8:17 PM To: Communications (SCHEY) Subject: George Mason University Law school Dear Sir or Madame: 4 535 I am writing to you to oppose the attempt to rename George Mason University's School of Law after the late Justice Antonin Scalia. As an alumnus of GMU, I have written to the university and expressed my displeasure at this. We alumni were never consulted about this possibility, and we are not being told the source of the donation which is contingent upon the name change. That alone raises a lot of questions that need to be answered publicly. As a public institution of higher learning, GMU should also not be implying favoritism to one political stripe as this name change will do--particularly when the area in which the university is located actually does not support that political view based on recent election results. Finally, GMU stands to lose revenue that the state will have to replace. I have informed the university that I will not send them any more financial support so long as there is a "Scalia School of Law." I doubt I am the only one. Please consider all of this when you decide whether or not to approve this name change. Sincerely, Gannon Sugimura GMU class of 2004 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a PhD student and instructor at George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the 5 536 donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, l believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the above mentioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Amy Zhang Xinyi "Amy" Zhang Ph.D. Student, Cultural Studies College of Humanities and Social Sciences George Mason University Graduate Instructor 6 537 New Century College George Mason University To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a STAFF and an ALUM of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has 7 538 seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Patricia Potter Patricia Potter I Outreach Coordinator Division of Advanced Professional Teacher Development & International Education 4400 University Drive, MS 1E8 I 2600 Thompson Hall I Fairfax VA ppotter2@gmu.edu I 703-993-6010 http://gse.gmu.edu/div apt/ To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am an alumnus of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEV to deny this proposed change due to the potential impact on the student body, faculty as well as the lack of transparency for citizens of the Commonwealth. I believe the name change will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. As an alumnus of color from an LGBT family, I find this name change a personal affront to all the reasons I felt safe and happy at GMU. Mason is where I learned what it meant to be a scholar and citizen. I don't want future students to feel like their university is hostile to them. Losing the diversity at Mason would hurt the university in so many ways As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the above mentioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. The lack of transparency at a public institution should be of serious concern to all citizens of the commonwealth, no matter their political affiliation. 8 539 I urge SCHEV to stop this action and promote greater transparency for the diverse student body at GMU. Thank you. Mireille Cecil GMUBA2010 GMUMA2014 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a student and adjunct faculty member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEV to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two 9 540 resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Tai Neilson Cultural Studies George Mason University To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a student of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning 10 541 environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Basak Durgun To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as 11 542 well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEV will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Craig Willse Craig Willse Assistant Professor Cultural Studies George Mason University I share the opinion of many of my fellow George Mason University faculty m embers that the attempt to name the law school after Antonin Scalia is ill advised. In president Cabrera's defense of the name change, he presented a false equivalency: that allowing trained scientists to affirm the consensus of global warming is the moral equivalent of renaming the law school under a big tent theory of a university community. It would be more apt to say that some departments lean more liberal and some more conservative, but that is as it should be because it exposes students to a 12 543 range of views and outlooks. What neither liberal nor conservative departments do is brand the law school (and by extension, the university)-as a whole-as a partisan enterprise, as the proposed name change would. And, in our politically divided country, that branding (a topic I teach) will hinder recruitment of both students and faculty because it will be perceived as deeply negative by a large percentage of perspective recruits. It will send a less welcoming message and result in a less diverse and potentially smaller student body at any school, but particularly at Mason, given the local community that the law school and the university serve. In short, it may be very expensive to take the 30 million dollars on offer to change the name. It is possible that perceptions of Scalia will soften with time. Earl Warren was considered divisive by conservatives in his day, though a number of his views have since come into the mainstream. But, affiliation of the Scalia '.' brand" with the law school now, when Scalia is still such a polarizing figure, is a risky move. I also share my colleagues concerns about the academic freedom problems that deal creates, but the main reason I object to the name change is that I believe it will not prove to be in the University's best long-term financial interests. jd Jandos Rothstein Associate Professor Division Coordinator, Graphic Design Graduate Advisor School of Art Room 2028 George Mason University 4400 University Drive, MS 1C3 Fairfax, Va 22030 jrothste@gmu.edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: 13 544 I am a staff member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Karen Wolf 14 545 Karen L. Wolf Technology Coordinator, Office of Technology Integration University Life, George Mason University Student Union Building I, 4204 kwolfl@grnu.edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University 15 546 community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEV will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Christy Pichichero Christy Pichichero, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of French George Mason University 319 Aquia Building, MSN 3E5 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 USA Office phone: 703-993-1220 http://mcl.gmu.edu/peoP-le/cpichich cpichich@gmu.edu christyp@al umni. princeton .edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a Staff and alumnus of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation 16 547 of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration, Paul Snodgrass To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty member at George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I ask that SCHEY deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget effects, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to 17 548 this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. It's also likely that the name change will negatively affect the reputation and mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially black students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. While George Mason University encourages and protects multiple opinions and positions, to honor so visibly such divisive views is directly counter to such encouragement. I ham concerned that this affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. The Faculty Senate at George Mason has passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the above mentioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into the administration's decision. I urge SCHEY to consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and vote against a decision that appears to be rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Director, GMU Film & Media Studies 703-993-2768 @gmufams Affiliated Faculty, Film & Video Studies, African & African American Studies, Global Programs, Women & Gender Studies Mason International Film Festival 4/11-13 Mason Film Festival 4/29-30 FAMS Courses Summer 2016 FAMS Courses Fall 2016 18 549 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty member here at George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change until we can further understand its impacts and fiscal consequences. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. It is unclear at this point if the University is according to its own policies regarding naming procedures and anonymous donor agreements, as pointed out by a recent faculty senate resolution calling this into question. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into these complex decisions made by the administration. I hope SCHEV will seriously consider these 19 550 concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Bethany L. Letiecq, PhD Associate Professor and Program Director Human Development and Family Science George Mason University 4400 University Drive 1101 Thompson Hall, MSN 4C2 Fairfax, VA 22030 Office: 703-993-5076 Email: bletiecq@gmu.edu Human Development and Family Science-Help Families Thrive .. .Make a Difference! A joint academic program of the College of Education and Human Development & the College of Humanities and Social Sciences To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty member and a Faculty Senator at George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agree1nents link the funding of the promised scholarships to the 20 551 ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Elizabeth DeMulder Elizabeth (Betsy) DeMulder, PhD Professor & Academic Program Coordinator, Transformative Teaching Master's Degree Program George Mason University I College of Education and Human Development 4400 University Drive, MSl EB I Thompson Hall, Room 2505 I Fairfax, VA 22030 phone: 703-993-8326 I email: edemulde@gmu.edu I web: http://cehd.gmu.edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: 21 552 I am a faculty member of George Mason University, and I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. I should add that I have had many of my current students express their dismay over the name change to me. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Rashmi Sadana 22 553 ********************************************* Rashmi Sadana Assistant Professor of Anthropology Director, Graduate Program in Anthropology Department of Sociology and Anthropology George Mason University Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel. 703-993-1423 rsadana@gmu.edu http://soan.gm u.ed u/peop le/ rsadana To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a staff member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as 23 554 well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jumana Kamal Office/Program Manager Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education University Life George Mason University Phone: (703) 993-2700 Fax: (703) 993-4022 Email: jkamal@gmu.edu Web: odime.gmu.edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: 24 555 I am a faculty member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school and the conditions that accompany the donation. I urge SCHEV to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Thus, what is presented as a gift actually is a mechanism to determine the future activities of the university, long after the gift has been spent. We violate our obligations to the tax powers by allowing the direction of the University to be determined by private interests. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. Further, it appears that the naming agreement violates Mason's own policy on gifts. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the above mentioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jennifer Leeman, Assoc. Professor of Spanish Linguistics Dept. of Modern & Classical Languages Mail Stop 3E5 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-993-1220 25 556 jleeman@gmu.edu http://mcl.gmu.edu/people/jleeman OFFICE: Aquia 335 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: My name is Jean Boucher and I am a PhD graduate of George Mason University; I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school: I urge SCHEV to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself diverts from Mason's own reputation where "Innovation is Tradition" and presents a more narrow identity of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to these and other concerns. 26 557 These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and illconsidered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jean Boucher Jean Boucher Sociology - George Mason University http://soan.gmu.edu/people/jbouche2 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a professor at George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. This is no simple name change. It is driven by anonymously-donated funds. It comes with strings attached - strings that have the potential to distort the university's curricular development and violate practices of faculty governance. The name George Mason connects the school's traditions to a foundational thinker of the republic. Scalia, by contrast, was a uniquely divisive and polarizing figure. He is best known for penning witty dissents to almost every major legal decision that fostered a more inclusive and just society. The name change will reduce, not enhance, the reputation of the school; it will drive away diverse groups of faculty and students, especially LGBT people and people of color; and it will make mockery of any slogans about diversity or how Mason is to be a "university for the world." 27 558 As you already know, the University community was allowed no input into this decision by the administration. Thus the Faculty Senate at George Mason has passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the above-mentioned and other concerns. No doubt funds are short for higher education, but the university should not sell its reputation for a mess of porridge. No doubt a diversity of opinions and philosophies ought to be engaged at the university, but precisely what this branding does is to dramatically narrow the conceivable band of opinion. I ask SCHEY to seriously consider these detrimental impacts and to put a halt to this ill-considered decision. Thank you for your time and consideration. Roger Lancaster Prof. of Anthropology and Cultural Studies To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. 28 559 In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jesse Rabinowitz, Ph.D. To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a staff member of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to 29 560 this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreem.e nts link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Tracey Bell Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator Arts Management Program Coliege of Visual and Performing Arts George Mason University 3434 Washington Blvd, Suite 5083 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 993-9194 http://artsmanagement.gm u .ed u/ 30 561 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am about to graduate with a doctoral degree from George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEV to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason' s commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. 31 562 Richard E. Otten, Ph.D. Cultural Studies George Mason University I am a student of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial com1nitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the above mentioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the 32 563 detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Clyde Katzenberger To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a faculty of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. 33 564 As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Ellen Serafini Ellen Johnson Serafini, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Spanish Applied Linguistics Department of Modem & Classical Languages George Mason University 322 Aquia Building, MSN 3E5 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 USA Office phone: 703-993-1220 eserafi2@gmu.edu To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a professor at George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular 34 565 development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY wiII seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Gail Gail Scott White Professor, New Media Art School of Art George Mason University 35 566 To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am a staff member and graduate student of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEY to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the administration respond to the abovementioned and other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. 36 567 Thank you for your time and consideration. Amanda Myers To the members of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: I am faculty of George Mason University and am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed renaming of George Mason's law school. I urge SCHEV to deny this proposed change. The proposed name comes along with donated funds that represent complex organizational changes to the curriculum, mission, and funding of the University. The creation of new faculty lines and centers will have long-term budget impacts, as the donated funds do not provide an endowment. Such a large financial commitment to this one project has the potential to distort the University's future curricular development by denying funds to other equally important academic programs. Further, the grant agreements link the funding of the promised scholarships to the ongoing service of the current Dean, Dr. Henry N. Butler. This constitutes a violation of longstanding practices of faculty governance. In addition, I believe the name change itself will negatively impact the reputation as well as the mission of George Mason University. Antonin Scalia was not only a divisive figure, but one whose expressed opinions on LGBT people and students of color, especially African American students, run counter to George Mason's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and accessible learning environment. At George Mason, multiple opinions and positions are encouraged and protected, but it is a different matter to actively honor such divisive views. I have serious concerns about how an affiliation with Scalia will affect George Mason's ability to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As I am sure you are aware, the Faculty Senate at George Mason recently passed two resolutions requesting that the adn1inistration respond to the abovementioned and 37 568 other concerns. These resolutions arose from the fact that neither the University community nor broader Virginia public were allowed input into this decision by the administration. I hope SCHEY will seriously consider these concerns and the detrimental impacts of the proposed change and put a halt to a decision that has seemed both rushed and ill-considered. Thank you for your time and consideration. Rachael D. Goodman, Ph.D., LPC Assistant Professor Counseling and Development Program College of Education and Human Development George Mason University Krug Hall 201 C, MSN lHl 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 993-5242 (office) (703) 993-5577 (fax) rgoodma2@gmu.edu http://gse.gmu.edu/counseling/ "It is a question of whether psychological knowledge will be placed in the service of constructing a society where the welfare of the few is not built on the wretchedness of the many, where the fulfillment of some does not require that others be deprived, where the interests of the minority do not demand the dehumanization of all." Ignacio Martin-Baro Greg Wea1.herford !\SSociatfl tor Cornn1un 1cations arid CJutreac::J1 Stc1te Council of Higt·1e1 for Vtrgh·Ha 10:1. N. 14 1•; St., grP Floor 804-317 3879 (U:i! i 38 569 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Wednesday, May 11, 201610:41 AM Council Members; 'Gundersen, Dan' Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV); Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEV) Updated: messages to SCHEV re: GMU since Friday - in support Good morning, Council members. In our continuing effort to keep you aware of the input we have received on the issue of renaming the law school at George Mason University, please find below some additional recent correspondence. In a minute I will send recent email messages from those in opposition to the name change. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Peter From: Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV} Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 10:14 AM To: Blake, Peter (SCHEV) Subject: Updated: messages to SCHEV re: GMU since Friday - in support Below is an updated compilation of messages sent to SCH EV since Friday in support of the GMU proposal, at least all that I have been sent. The total has been updated to six. r;;: ng VJean1erford /\SSOCi<:1te foi· Con1n-H.H11cation::; and CiutreBGf1 Slate Council t")f Higtv·.:; r Eciucauon for vn Dear Peter: Below are messages that have come to SCH EV since Friday in support of the proposed GMU name change. (I count six messages to date.) The writers do not directly address Council but I presume members may want to see them. Greg From: Mary Watson [marycatherinewatson@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 6:57 PM To: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEY) Subject: Antonin Scalia Law School Dear Dr. Defilippo: 1 570 I am writing to express my complete and full-throated support of the George Mason University's decision to denominate its law school in Justice Scalia's honor. As a 2013 Mason Law grad living in Louisiana, I am truly a minority among the members of my state's bar. Even though I likely lost years of my life due to frenzied bar studying as I sought to learn the ins and outs of Louisiana law, I never regretted that I chose to attend Mason rather than LSU. Indeed, I am convinced that I received one of the best legal educations money can buy at Mason. My professors taught me how to think, not what to think. I learned a reverence for the rule of law at Mason and developed a consistent approach to interpreting statutory and constitutional law. Based on what I have observed since leaving Mason three years ago, I am one of a very small number of lawyers who had the opportunity to benefit from this type of rigorous legal education, and I have Mason (and my parents who made tremendous sacrifices to help m.e pay for my education) entirely to thank for it. I was so proud to hear the news that my law school would be honored to bear the Scalia name. I have been sincerely shocked, disappointed, angered, and embarrassed as I have witnessed the reactions of a vocal minority of my classmates. When I talk with others about my experience at Mason, I always explain that, while the professors have a more conservative view of the law (i.e., they're generally not willing to make logical leaps to reach a conclusion they might be inclined to favor as a policy matter), the student body was fairly evenly split politically. I'm constantly telling people about the brilliant liberal friends with whom I went to law school, who chose Mason even though they knew of its conservative reputation. Instead of going to some other law school where they would have been constantly affirmed, I say, they chose to go to Mason so that they could be challenged by some of the country's leading conservative professors and could sharpen their own positions accordingly. Even though my liberal classmates seem uninterested now in viewpoints that are different from their own, I do believe that at one time they enjoyed the scholarly debate in which they engaged at Mason and benefited immensely from it. Although they acknowledge Mason has a "conservative" reputation, they seem to think that adding Justice Scalia's name will either harm their own job prospects or drive liberal-leaning students away. It is difficult to fathom that an intelligent liberal-leaning prospective legal employer wouldn't want to hire someone who has spent 3 years verbally sparring with faculty members who are among the brightest minds on the other side. Certainly, if I were applying for a job with a liberal-leaning employer, I would absolutely brand myself as someone who went to Scalia Law, instead of a progressive law school like Georgetown, 2 571 because I wanted my views to be challenged, rather than constantly affirmed. As far as attracting prospective students, either a lot of my liberal classmates were duped into going to Mason and want prospective students to be similarly duped, or they have little faith that prospective liberal-leaning law students may also be interested in attending a school where their positions will be fire-tested and strengthened. In any case, none of these arguments hold any water as far as I'm concerned, and I felt compelled to express my unwavering support to you. In a follow up e-mail circulated after the University announced the gift and concomitant law school name change, Dean Butler mentioned that some students have expressed concerns about Justice Scalia's name appearing on their diploma. Leaving aside my embarrassment that intelligent people are seriously requesting this, I have expressed to Dean Rehr and to Dean Butler that I want to know how to get Scalia Law placed on my diploma. I'm also very much looking forward to the day when the bookstore will start selling Scalia Law shirts. I wear my Mason sweatshirts with pride in New Orleans, and I'm very excited to add to my collection. With my most sincere personal regards, I remain Very truly yours, Mary Watson Law Clerk to Justice Jeannette Theriot Knoll Louisiana Supreme Court Juris Doctor, 2013 George Mason University School of Law cell: 504-638-3820 marycatherinewatson@gmail.com From: Susan Dukes Reutter [susan.dukesreutter@gmail.com} Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 2:04 PM To: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEY); drehr@gmu.edu Subject: In Support of GMU School of Law Name Change Dear Dr. DeFlippo and Dean Rehr, As a 2012 graduate of George Mason School of Law, I am writing in support of the School of Law's decision to rename itself in honor of the late, great Justice Scalia. I 3 572 think he is a wonderful choice, and I applaud the school's decision to associate itself formally with a legal intellectual of Scalia's caliber. Justice Scalia was a man who demonstrated a commitment to respectful dialogue in our culture of differing viewpoints. Thank you for your work in continuing to make the School of Law a place where students can obtain an excellent legal education. The large gift related to the name change will be a tremendous asset for current and future students. Best, Susan Dukes Reutter George Mason University School of Law Member of the Maryland State Bar From: Clerget, Sean [Sean.Clerget@arentfox.com] Sent: Monday, May 09, 201610:08 PM To: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEY) Subject: Support for Law School Name Change Dr. DeFilippo, I write to express my full support for accepting the generous donation offered to the George Mason University School of Law, and thus support for changing the name of the law school. A small number of fellow alumni have made a great deal of noise in their opposition to the name change and to accepting the donation. I want you to know that there are many alumni of the law school, perhaps not always as loud on social media, who support the name change. This donation will help our law school excel in an incredibly competitive law school market. Mason law, or Scalia law if the change is adopted, has the potential to be an elite law school. Accepting this donation will be beneficial for students, will help 4 573 improve the quality of faculty, and will give the law school the chance to move into an elite place among American law schools. I thank you for your consideration and wish you well. Best, Sean Clerget George Mason University School of Law, Class of 2012 Sean Clerget Associate Arent Fox LLP I Attorneys at Law 1717 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5344 202.857.6388 DIRECT I 202.857.6395 FAX sean .clerget@arentfox.com I www.arentfox.com From: Lora Barnhart Driscoll [lorabarnhart@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2016 2:22 PM To: Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEY) Subject: My complete support for GMU's Law School's name change Dear Dr. Defilippo, Good afternoon. I'm a 2013 graduate of GMU Law, and I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that as an active, involved alumna, I wholeheartedly support the Law School's decision to rename itself in honor of the late, great Justice Scalia. I think he is a wonderful choice, and I applaud the school's decision to associate itself formally with a legal intellectual of Scalia's caliber. I remember reading an interview with him years ago in which he said that he wrote dissents specifically for law students, since he felt strongly that they should have access to analysis from the losing side of a dispute. It is sad that the opponents of the name change point to his frequent dissents in support of their position, since the fact that he took the time to write a thoughtful opinion even when it would not be precedential is a perfect example of him going above and beyond 5 574 what is required for a judge. And his refusal to roll over and vote quietly while watching the liberal wing of the Court prevail in case after case is something that future generations should applaud, not ridicule. From a financial standpoint, I cannot fathom why so many of my classmates cannot see the benefit of accepting the generous gifts conditioned upon the name change, if for no other reason that the school will be able to offer much more financial aid. Many of the people decrying the Law School's choice on social media have also been vocal in their frustration with their high student-loan payments. As a recipient of a substantial Mason Law Scholarship, I can attest firsthand to the value of receiving financial assistance. Had I gone to one of the higher-ranked law schools that accepted me instead of matriculating at GMUSL, I would never have had the opportunity to decide to continue working for the government because I couldn't have afforded to pay off Georgetown or GW on my salary. And the hours at a big law firm would have prevented me from being an involved mother to my toddler. Easing the burden of the cost of education is absolutely worth the name change, and I don't see how graduates of a law-and-economics program can't see the opportunity cost of turning down a $30 million gift. Finally, there has been concern about the school's image -- namely, its ability to attract liberal-minded students and professors and to be attractive to liberal-minded employers. I find this criticism most galling of all. I am unabashedly moderate, and I felt as much pressure from my liberal classmates to change my mindset as I did from conservatives. The fact is that most law schools are extremely liberal, and I truly see no problem with providing an alternative to those who don't want to be indoctrinated in the usual inside-the-beltway manner. And if an employer is so closed-minded that he or she refuses to hire an attorney from a law school with some conservative faculty, even naming the school after Justice Brennan will not change their minds. We should all be embracing the opportunity to be one of the few non-Top-15 law schools with a solid and clear identity, and I hope that when the hoopla dies down, people will start to see it that way. It is not in my nature to post on social media about political subjects or get into online arguments with classmates whose minds are made up. But I wanted to let you know that I absolutely stand behind the school's decision. My time at GMUSL -- I mean, ASLS! -- was stimulating, challenging, and a lot of fun, and it prepared me well to pass 6 575 the bar and to practice law. I will continue to support the school with my time, money, and energy. Keep up the good work. Warmest regards, Lora Barnhart Driscoll From.: Georgia Chadwick >Subject: Appropriate Honor for Justice Scalia >To: IoeDeFelippo@schev.edu >Cc: drehr@gmu.edu >Date: Sunday, May 8, 2016, 12:48 PM >To Dr. Defilippo: > >After becoming aware that the George Mason School of Law might be >renamed for Justice Scalia, I wrote a note to Dean Rehr to express my > support for, what would appear to me to be, an entirely appropriate > and deserved honor to recognize this man and his significant > accomplishments. Dean Rehr suggested that I also contact you which I >am happy to do by sending this e-mail. I was employed at the GMUSL > many years ago, back in the days of Dean Manne and the old building >with the escalator descending into the lobby. I could certainly go >into some detail as to why I feel that this would be a positive action >on a number of levels but I realize that you are busy and that you may >well anticipate much of what I'd have to say anyway. Therefore, I'll > spare you a long oratory and simply conclude by reiterating my support >for what seems to be a suitable and appropriate way to honor Justice > Scalia. > > > > > > 7 576 > Kenneth Chadwick From: Cathy Sabol [mailto:cksabol@att.net] Sent: Sunday, May 08, 20161:46 PM To: Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEY) Cc: Communications (SCHEY); president@gmu.edu; lcohen2@gmu.edu Subject: George Mason University School of Law name change Dear Ms. Rung and colleagues: A superb article written by Professor Lloyd Cohen in the May 5 Wall Street Journal (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-posthumous-attacks-on-scalia-begin1462400235) indicates that SCHEY will be holding meetings on May 16 & 17 to decide whether to approve the name change of the GMU Law School to honor Justice Antonin Scalia. Based on Professor Cohen's well articulated argument, in addition to my own further research, I would concur that the institution should be honored to bear Justice Scalia's name. As a 30-year former Associate Professor with Northern Virginia Community College, former member of the SCHEY Library Advisory Committee (representing NVCC), a graduate of the George Mason graduate program in English, and a former adjunct professor at GMU, I am saddened and appalled at what I have been reading about discrimination in the Commonwealth's colleges and universities recently. First Virginia Tech's slurring of scholar Charles Murray, then their move to ban Jason Riley from speaking (subsequently reversed by Dean Sumichrast when confronted with the facts), and now GMU's consideration of "a new faculty committee with the power to approve or reject future changes to GMU academic centers," after such faculty have already exhibited their unfounded bias in the Scalia matter. Such capitulation to onesided conformity and indoctrination should not be tolerated at taxpayer-funded institutions, whose interests should be broad-based and open-minded. I urge you to prove to the country and to the world that Virginia higher education truly offers a variety of viewpoints and freedom of thought, and to honor the late Justice with his naine on this professional school. Thank you for your consideration. 8 577 Sincerely, Cathy Sabol, Professor Emerita, NVCC Aiken, SC Greg V\/eathe.rford f-l.ssoci;::1tJ;? for Cornrr1:un1cations a1·Ki· ()uireach Slate of Higher Educ: wrote: Hard to believe. Get Outlook for Android On Wed, May 11 , 2016 at 6:14 PM -0700, "Douglas Ginsburg" wrote: Begin forwarded message: From: Nelson Lund Date: May 3, 2016 at 19:36:17 EDT To: Subject: Meet the Radical Professors Opposed to Renaming a Public Law School for Justice Scalia I PJ Media Reply-To: Nelson Lund https ://pjmedia.com/jchri stianadams/201 6/05/03/meet-the-radical-professo rsopposed-to-re naming-law-school-for-justice-scalia/?si nglepage=true Sent from my iPhone 54 582 Rung,LeeAnn(SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Angel Cabrera Thursday, May 12, 2016 8:43 AM Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEV) Blake, Peter (SCHEV); Weatherford, Gregory (SCHEV); Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) Re: correction to Academic Affairs Committee start time Thank you. I am planning to attend the Academic Affairs committee and will be ready to provide comments if the committee chair so allows. Regards, -Angel Angel Cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at: @CabreraAnqel My blog: http://president.gmu.edu/blog/ FASTER FARTHER THE CAMPAIGN FOR GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY > > > > > > > > fasterfarther.gmu.edu Please note that all email correspondence related to public business is subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. On May 12, 2016, at 8:15 AM, Rung, LeeAnn (SCHEY) wrote: I have noted your request to speak during the Council's fo rmal public comment period which will take place at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 17, in the Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Please note that the Academic Affairs committee w ill meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 16, in the same location. There is no formal public comment period at the committee meeting. The committee chair, however, may allow time for public comment at his discretion. The agenda materials for the May 16-17 meetings can be found here : http://www. schev.edu/schev/AgendaBooks/2016May/AgendaBookMay16172016.pdf Lee Ann Rung Director, Executive and Board Affairs State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCH EV) 101 N. 14th St., 9th floor Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 225-2602 583 From: Ednarnae Trevey Sent: To: Subject Thursday, May 12, 2016 3:47 PM Board of Visitors Renaming of the GMU law Schoof Dear Board Members, I would like to add my opposition to renaming George Mason' s Law School. If indeed the new name is approved, then I strongly suggest that the university drop its slogan "where innovation is tradition" and replace it with "where conservatism and prejudice reign supreme." I along with other alumni w ill cease contributing financially to the school if the name change is approved. The existing name can not be improved. Ednamae Trevey MEd '72 1 584 Blake, Peter (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Angel Cabrera Thursday, May 12, 2016 5:09 PM Blake, Peter {SCH EV} S David Wu; Henry N Butler Fwd: Law Faculty Resolution on naming/gifts unknown.png; ATT00001 .htm; Sense of the George Mason University School of Law Faculty Regarding the Naming of the Law School May 12 2016.pdf; ATT00002.htm Peter, Please find attached a resolution passed by the law school faculty today on the questions raised about the law school naming gifts. Feel free to distribute it to the Council as you deem appropriate. Regards, -Angel Begin forwarded message: From: David K Rehr Subject: Law Faculty Resolution on naming/gifts Date: May 12, 2016 at 4:4 7:49 PM EDT To: Angel Cabrera , "jwhazel@aol.com" , S David Wu Cc: Henry N Butler , Mark E Smith , Robin Parker , Renell Wynn , Paul J Liberty , James J Laychak , Janet E Bingham HI all - The Law School Faculty adopted the following resolution earlier today. Henry asked that I share it with you. FYI. Best wishes. Dr. David K. Rehr Senior Associate Dean & Professor of Law George Mason University School of law 3301 Fairfax Drive, VA 22201 drehr@gmu.edu 703-993-8151 (o) 703-819-9396 (m) 585 Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) From: Sent: To: Subject: Carolyn Head Friday, May 13, 2016 5:34 PM Defilippo, Joseph (SCHEV) School Name Change Dear Dr. Defilippo, I am a George Mason University School of Law Alumna, Class of2013. It has come to my attention that many of my classmates, as well as others in the community, have been very vocal in expressing their opposition to the name change of the school. I am writing to you to let you know that I support the name change. Do not let the loud voice of a few drown out the quieter voice of many. This historic gift to GMUSL is significant and will have a lasting impact on the school. I am excited to see what great things Dean Butler and the Law School Faculty will accomplish over the next few years with this funding and support. Justice Scalia, though certainly controversial in his decisions, was a dedicated and honorable man, one the Law School should feel proud to be named in memory of. I hope that, as you consider the name change resolution before you, you will consider these things and will stand finn in Mason's rich history of supporting diverse thinking and viewpoints. Thank you, Carolyn Head 1 586 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard A. Leo Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:14 AM Henry N Butler Re: Scalia Law Agreed. Greatjob Get Outlook for Android On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 5:56 AM -0700, "Henry N Butler" wrote: 1 587 We're getting there! 2 588 Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) 6 591 From: John Trevey Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2016 9:20 PM Board of Visi tors George Mason University Law School Name Change To: Subject: Dear Members of the Board: I am writing to express my views regarding the proposed name change of George Mason University School of Law to the Antonin Scalia Law School, and a condition upon a gifl of $20 million by an anonymous donor, joined by the gift of an additional $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation. My spouse, a 1972 George Mason alumna of the graduate school, has donated faithfully and generously to the George Mason University Foundation and other programs over the years. I, though not an alumnus, have supported her conunitment and contributed to her gifts. My spouse has previously sent an email to you, communicating her disagreement with the proposed name change as a quid pro quo in the case of the larger donation. I concur with my spouse in her opposition to the proposed grants, and I vehemently disagree with the Law School faculty's reasoning for urging approval of the proposed grant application(s), and for its denunciation and disparagement of the University faculty's petition against the proposed donations. I do not think George Mason University, a public university, can accept these donations without compromising its ethical obligation to be nonpartisan regarding the politically and socioeconomically incendiary issues that the donor- required "Center for the Study of the Administrative State" and the "Center for Liberty and Law" are likely to raise. I urge you to oppose this proposal. Sincerely, John L. Trevey, Jr. College of William and Mary (BA, ' 65) Boston University (MSBA '75, MBA '77) Washington and Lee University (JD '90) Georgetown University Law Center (Master of Laws & Taxation ' 94) 1 592 S!'fhen Cumbie From: Angel Cabrera Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:09 PM Tom Davis; Stuart Mendelsohn; Kelty McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Stephen Cumbie; Kim Dennis; Claire Dwoskin; gruneranne@gmail.com; John Jacquemin; Robert Pence; David Petersen; Jon Peterson; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Sheikh, M Siddique S David Wu; Frank Neville; Sharon Cullen; Kathy Cagle Law School Sent To: Cc Subject Dear Visitor, SCHEY voted this morning to affirm that the name change of our law school does not need their approval, as recommended by their legal counsel (VA' s AG). Your resolution therefore stands as final. Dean Butler and our marketing and communications team will work to have the official name take effect July 1st. Our request for approval of the Scbar School of Policy and Government is being finalized for submission early next week. Thank you for your guidance and support. -Angel Angel Cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at: My blog: h!tP://president.gmu.edu/blqg[ FASTER FARTHER u.aso.-.. J(ITT " ;; > > > > > > lastmfartber.gmu.edu Please note that all email correspondence related to public t>vsiness is subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. 1 593 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VIRGINIA Peter Blake Director James Monroe Building, JOI North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 225-2600 www.schev.edu May 26, 2016 Dr. S. David Wu Provost and Executive Vice President George Mason University 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 Dear Dr. Wu: In accordance with Council's policy on organizational changes-and in concurrence with the March 31, 2016, approval of the proposal by the GMU Board of Visitors-the State Council of Higher Education ofVirgi...'lia (SCHEV) adopted the following resolution at its Tuesday, May I 7, 2016, meeting: BE IT RESOLVED that the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEY) endorses the staff analysis of George Mason University's proposed name change of the Law School to the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University as not entailing any mission, programming, or enrollment changes that require SCHEV approval at this time; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SCHEV affirms that, according.to the advice of counsel, the proposed name change is enacted without need of SCHEV's approval. Accordingly, SCHEV records shall be amended to reflect: As of July 1, 2016, the George Mason School of Law has been renamed the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University. The lav.1 school has been re-named in accord with gift agreements totaling $30 million from donors seeking to honor Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Based on the documents GMU submitted, our understanding is that as an alteration for internal management purposes, this change does not entail modifications to the institutional mission, curricular offerings, or budget that require further SCHEY approval. We further understand that GMU is not proposing to establish new off-campus sites as a result of this name change. Advancing Virginia Through Higher Education 594 Dr. S. David Wu May 26, 2016 Page 2 Please contact Dr. Monica Osei, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs and Student Programs, at MonicaOsei@schev.edu or at (804) 225-2610 if you have questions or need further assistance. Sincerely, Joseph G. Defilippo, Ph.D. Director of Academic Affairs and Planning c: Tod Massa, Director of Policy Research and Data Warehousing, SCHEY Anthony A. Maggio, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, House Appropriations Committee Staff April Kees, Legislative Analyst, Senate Finance Committee Staff 595 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Henry N Butler Sunday, May 22, 2016 9:58 PM Leonard A. Leo Paige V Butler;Kim Gallagher Re: Renaming ceremony and gala -- October 5, 2016 Got it. Thanks. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On May 22, 2016, at 8:21 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: Dear Henry, Plans sound great, though I have no insights on the dinner as Federalist Society do all this in house. Get Outlook for Android From: Henry N Butler Sent: Sunday, May 22, 5:48 PM Subject: Renaming ceremony and gala -- October 5, 2016 To: Leonard A. Leo Cc: Paige V Butler, Kim Gallagher Dear Leonard, Well, now that the smoke is starting to clear ... we have other tasks in front of us. As you know, we are planning a dedication/renaming ceremony for late morning on Thursday, October 6. This will be held at the Law School in Arlington. We would like to hold a first annual gala that evening at a venue in Washington. We are looking for an agency or an 1 596 individual to manage the gala on our behalf. Ideally, the person or agency would provide guidance for fundraising as well. Do you guys use an outside agency or individual for your huge lawyers division dinner in November? If you use an outside group, I would appreciate it if you would share the name. In general, do you have any suggestions? Thanks for all your help. Sincerely, Henry Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu 2 597 Elizabeth I Woodley To: Leonard A. Leo Tuesday, May 24, 2016 2:39 PM Neomi Rao Subject: Fwd: RE: Follow-Up From: Sent: I am assuming there is no such flexibility. How much do you need to do something related to their issues? Get Outlook for Android -------.---Forwarded From:f Date: Tue, May 24, 2016 at 7:30 AM -0700 Subject: RE: Follow-Up To: 11Leonard A. Leo" , • Leonard-· and I had a chance to talk ·with Adam Mossoff. and he is supportive of a joint event with GMU's Administrative State Center, focusmg 011 executive overreach in areas critical to innovation, including patents. As we discussed, the event could highlight the Supreme Court's miintentional role in facilitating overreach through its patent jurispmdence. Do you know w hether the Law School might be able to use a small portion of the Scalia grant to help ftmd an event of this type? Adam mentioned that most of the Scalia grant will go towards student scholarships but that some fi.mding may be dedicated to the Administrative State Center. On a related note, FedSoc's panel on the Supreme Court's patent jurisprudence was excellent and very enlightening. TI1e comments from the former Supreme Court clerks were entirely consistent w ith your feedback on Justice Scalia's motivations and concerns in the patent area. Thanks very much,. . 44 598 -----Original Message----From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Tuesda, Ma 03,2016 5:13 PM To: Subject: Follow-Up > I enjoyed our lunch, and look forward to working with you on the items we discussed. I. Let me know if you would like me to put together a meeting with the George Mason folks. 2. If you have someone who would be good to have at our State AG Summit in August, we would be glad to feature them. Likewise, any suggestions you have for the video series we are doing would be welcome. 3. I would be happy to put you in touch with the Catholic Business and Economic School folks. Sent from my iPad 45 599 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard A. Leo Friday, June 17, 2016 12:15 PM Henry N Butler Re: Chair, The First Annual Antonin Scalia Dinner Probably after 3 Get Outlook for Android On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 11:51 AM -0400, "Henry N Butler" wrote: Leonard, I'm available anytime from 1:30 to 4:30 if you have time today. Thanks. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Jun 15, 2016, at 9:17 AM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: Yes, let's discuss Friday. Get Outlook for Android On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 11:37 PM -0400, "Henry N Butler" wrote: Leonard, I hope your drive to Maine is going well. 1 600 Let's discuss when you get back to me on Thursday or Friday. Thanks for everything. Onward and Upward! Henry P.S. Leonard: "Henry, wtf are you thinking?" Henry: "Leonard, it would be awesome!" Leonard: "Awesome for you and Scalia Law, but .... Oh, what the heck, I'm in!" Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages se nt to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. 2 601 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: Henry N Butler Thursday, June 30, 2016 10:48 PM To: Subject: Leonard A. Leo Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University Importance: High . .and Leonard, Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office} 224.330.0540 (mobile} hnbutler@gm u.edu 1 602 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Leonard A. Leo Friday, July 08, 2016 5:44 PM Henry N Butler;Maria Marshall - Sent: To: Cc: Subject Re: Mason - National Security Law Center Looping in Maria to help with scheduling Sent from my iPad On Jul 8, 2016, at 9:50 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: Leonard, Thanks. Kim can set up the meeting. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@irom.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Jul 8, 2016, at 9:15 AM, - On Jul 8, 2016, at 8:21 wrote: A. Leo wrote: That sounds great. We are not back from Maine till after August 15th. Do you want to sit down in second half of August, or do we need to have a call before then? Get Outlook for Android 1 603 On Thu, Jul 7 2016 at 9:31 PM ?0400, .- wrote: Leonard: Thanks again. 604 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Henry N Butler Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:42 PM Leonard A Leo Scalia Dinner Fundraising Update Scalia Dinner Sponsorship Levels.pdf; Scalia Tribute Dinner Response Form.pdf Leonard, 1 605 Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) 2 606 PLATINUM UN I VERSITY IYIASON E LAW SCHOOL IANTONIN SCAllA as of 9/ 1/16 'Contribution to Center for the Study of the Administrative State Brian Boyle Paige Vicker Butler and Henry N. Butler Greg Dovel John F. Duffy Charles S. Duggan Judith R. Hope Gabrielle Levin Theodore B. Olson SUPPORTER Consovoy McCarthy Park Kelly McNamara Corley DonorsTrust Hunton & Williams McDermott Will & Emery NERA Economic Consulting Suzy and Bob Pence BRONZE Reginald J. Brown McGuireWoods McGuireWoods Consulting SILVER State Farm Mutual Insurance Company* Dwight D. Opperman Foundation GOLD Charles Koch Foundation C. Boyden Gray 607 d UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL A Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia Thursday, October 6, 2016 I Union Station I Washington, DC Sponsorship Levels Platinum - $100,000 • • • • • • • • Two (2) premier tables of ten (10) at the Dinner Twenty (20) invitations to the VIP Reception preceding the Dinner Four ( 4) invitations to the private luncheon following the dedication ceremony at the Law School on Thursday, October 6 Recognition as Platinum Sponsor on all printed Dinner materials* Opportunity to speak on the video presentation at the Dinner Organization logo in the sponsor video presentation at the Dinner Official photograph with Dinner special guests One (1) full-page 2/color ad in the Dinner printed program* ($Xis tax-deductible) Gold - $50,000 • • • • • • • One (1) premier table of ten (10) at the Dinner Ten (10) invitations to the VIP Reception preceding the Dinner Two (2) invitations to the private luncheon following the dedication ceremony at the Law School on Thursday, October 6 Recognition as Gold Sponsor on all printed Dinner materials* Organization logo in the sponsor video presentation at the Dinner Official photograph with Dinner special guests One half (1/2) page 2/color ad in the Dinner printed program* *Recognition in collateral materials will be available provided commitment is received by printing deadline. 608 d UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL A Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia Thursday, October 6, 20161 Union Station I Washington, DC Sponsorship Levels Silver - $25,000 • • • • • One (1) table of ten (10) at the Dinner Ten (10) invitations to the General Reception preceding the Gala Recognition as Silver Sponsor on all printed Dinner materials* Organization logo in the sponsor video presentation at the Dinner One half (1/2) page black and white ad in the Dinner printed program* Bronze Level- $10,000 • • • • • One (1) table of ten (10) at the Dinner Ten (10) invitations to the General Reception preceding the Dinner Recognition as Bronze Sponsor on all printed Dinner materials* Organization name in the sponsor video presentation at the Dinner One quarter (1/4) page black and white ad in the Dinner printed program* Supporter - $5,000 • • • Two (2) tickets to the Dinner Two (2) tickets to the VIP Reception preceding the Dinner Recognition as Supporter Sponsor on all printed Dinner materials* Individual Ticket - $1,000 • • One (1) ticket to the Dinner One (1) ticket to the general reception *Recognition in collateral materials will be available provided commitment is received by printing deadline. 609 d UNIVERSITY ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL A Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia Thursday, October 6, 20161 Union Station I Washington, DC Sponsorship Commitment Form · I would like to support GMU's Inaugural Scalia Dinner, A Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia with the following contribution: D $100,000 Platinum D $10,000 Bronze D $50,000 Gold D $5,000 Supporter D $25,000 Silver D $1,000 Individual D I am unable to attend but want to support GMU's Antonin Scalia Law School programs. Enclosed is my contribution of$ _ _ _ __ Please list me by (check one): D Name D Company D Keep my contribution anonymous Name (please print exactly as you would like to be listed in event materials) Title Company Address City State Zip Contact Name (if different from above) Telephone Fax Email Method of Payment: D My check is enclosed, made out to George Mason University Foundation. D Please charge my: D Visa D MasterCard D American Express D Discover Account Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Expiration Date _ _ __ Security Code: "'Please note that your credit card charge will show up as "George Mason' University Foundation" on your statement. Please return with payment by email to Kim Gallagher at KgallalO@gmu.edu or mail with payment to: Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University c/o Kim Gallagher I 3301 Fairfax Drive, Suite 200 I Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703.993.1607 I kgallalO@gmu.edu All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID #54-1603842. 610 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Wednesday, July 13, 2016 7:43 PM Leonard A. Leo FW: Meeting w i t h - Just fyi Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD .. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: .com] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:37 PM To: Henry N Butler; Paige V Butler Cc: Kim Gallagher; Subject: Meeting with Hello! 1 611 I I I I I From: Henry N Butler [mailto:hnbutler@gmu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:54 PM To: 4 614 Cc: Paige V Butler ; Kimarie l Gallagher Subject: What did you learn from your meeting w i t h - - W e're anxiously awaiting .. . Thanks. Onward and Upward I Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. L AD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. 5 615 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Monday, July 18, 2016 11:32 AM Scalia, Eugene;Leonard A. Leo Justice Alita and wife to attend all activities on October 6 Gene and Leonard, Our formal invitations to Justices were sent on Friday. This is a good start. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) 1 616 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: Henry N Butler Wednesday, July 20, 2016 2:34 PM To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Leonard A. Leo;'kgallalO@gmu.edu';Paige V Butler RE: Checking In Re: Dedication and Dinner for Scalia Law Scalia Tribute Dinner Response Form.pdf; Scalia Dinner Sponsorship Levels.pdf Dear. . Thanks. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office} 224.330.0540 (mobile} From: Henry N Butler Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 12:28 PM To: com> Cc: 'Leonard A. Leo' ; 'kgallalO@gmu.edu' ; Paige V Butler Subject: Checking In Re: Dedication and Dinner for Scalia Law - The dates, times, and venues are set: Dedication of the Antonin Scalia Law School Location: Hazel Hall, 3301 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA Dedication Ceremony: 11:00 to 11:45 am General Reception: 11:45 am to 12:15 pm Private Luncheon: 12:15 to 2:00 pm 1 617 A Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia Location: Union Station Reception : 6:00 to 7:00 pm Dinner: 7:00 to 9:00 pm Thank you. 2 618 Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993 .8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) 3 619 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Monday, July 25, 2016 9:48 PM Leonard A. Leo RE: FW: Design Options for Save-the-Date Postcard Thanks . Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD .. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this add re ss at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may re ach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:47 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Re: FW: Design Options for Save-the-Date Postcard Looks good Get Outlook for Android On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 8:02 PM -0400, "Henry N Butler" wrote: 1 620 Leonard, I hope things are going well in Maine. Please see the attached postcard designs. It has you and I listed as Co-Chairs - although I have not asked you to do much so far. Is that ok with you? Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher Kgalla10@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: Patricia Kramer [mailto:patricla@websterqrouplnc.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 4:11 PM To: Henry N Butler; Paige V Butler Cc: Kim Gallagher; Lynda Webster; Kristin Kelly; Victoria Williams Subject: Design Options for Save-the-Date Postcard Good afternoon Attached please find the three (3) Save-the-Date design options that the designer has created. All three are elegant with traditional type faces. One uses a navy blue ink and the other two uses gray ink. They are all on cream paper- and we need to decide if we'd like to have a stock with texture or one that is smooth. We think any of them would work. If you could let us know what you all prefer, we'll get the designer started on getting them printed as we finalize the list. One small piece of information that we need to confirm is the appropriate return address information: 2 621 George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Address Line City, State 20000 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call or send an email. Thank you - have a nice evening and stay cool"' pat Patricia A. Kramer Consultant 'I11e Webster Group 5185 MacArthur Boulevard, NW Suite 250 Washington, DC 20016 p: 202.741-1289 f: 202.237.0036 e: patricia@webstergroupinc.com The Webster Group is proud to be named as one ofAmerica's fastest Growing private companies by Inc. Magazine. J J J J J 3 622 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Henry N Butler Wednesday, July 27, 2016 5:41 PM Leonard A. Leo Paige V Butler;'kgallalO@gmu.edu';Maria Marshall SCALIA LAW baseball caps Leonard, I hope you are enjoying Maine. Ron Cass, Paige and I had a delightful dinner with Maureen on Monday. I presented her with a Scalia Law cap. She liked it, and I told her she could have as many as she wanted. She left with 18, but reached out today asking for another 32. "Everyone wants one!" I'd like to send hats to your clan. Please send the number and the mailing address in Maine. Onward and Upward! Henry BTW, we will be visiting my daughter's in-laws in Small Point (near Phippsburg) over the weekend of August 4 to 8. Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. 1 623 Stephen From: Sent: Kathy Cagle Friday, August 19, 2016 10:34 AM To: todavis@deloitte.com; jpeterson@petersoncos.com; keltymcnarnaracorley@discover.com; mahfuz.ahmed@disys.com; 'ka!calde@aol.com'; Stephen Cumbie; cd@dwoskin.com; gruneranne@gmail.com; Jimmy Hazel; Jacquemin, John; 'Wendy Thompson'; 'David Petersen'; 'Sgmail'; tsdiar@comstodccompanies.com; 'Sob Witedc-GMU'; 'Lisa ZUccari' jogeorge@deloitte.com; Vivinia Villavtcendo (Vivinia@petersoncos.com}; 'Megan .Burk'; Nicole Passmore; 'Cuellar, Alissa'; 'Diane Lunsford'; 'Elnasser, Sally A (ES & CSO}'; Sharon Cullen; Scott A Nkhols; Elizabeth A Connors; Leslie i Barton Subject: Invitation: Antonin Scalia law School Dedication - October 6, 2016 j1Jill ·Tlit y,'1rgt ;\fd>tln •univcnity u1w a.mmumiry VII th."1ol1tr ;;, 2oui "' '15 Wi tfeiitftlte ;n;, c.:rc:mo1!Y u:oa mu rv 11:45 am 'Recq•ttcn u:45 mu to 11:15;1111 Csml}'"·" .'la1r1t.;v ••111•r .'i Friday, August 19, 2016 11:16 AM Stephen Cumbie Nioole Passmore RE: Invitation: Antonin Scalia Law School Dedication - Octooor 6, 2016 'Visitor Cumbie, ThanKycu for your p CC: Nicole Passmore SUbject; RE: Invitation: Antonin Scalia Law School Dedication 6, 2016 Kathy- Thank yoo for the invitat ion, but I wm be out of town on October 61fl . Steve Stephen M. Cumb; Stephen CUmbie ; cd@dwoskin.com; gruneranne@gmail,fom; Jimmy Hazel ; Jacquemin; John ; Wendy Thompson' ; 'David Petersen• ; 'Sgmail' ; tschar@comstockcompanies.com; 'Bob Wrteck..QMU' ; 'Lisa Zuccari' iogecrge@deloitte.com; VMnia Villavicencio (Vlvinfa@petersoncos.com ) ; 'Megan Burk' Nicole Passmore ; 'Cuellar, Alissa1 ; 'Diane Lunsford' <.dlunsford@mooringfinanciaLcom>; 'Elnasser, 5ally A{ES & CSO)' ; Sharon Cullen; Scott A Nichols Elizabeth A Connors i Leslie T Barton <1barton3@gmu.edu> Subject: tnvitation: Antonin Scafia law School Dedication - October 6, 2016 1 626 Please click on the link below to RSVP and register for the event. https ://www.eventhrrte.com/e/anto nin-scalia-law-school-dedication-tickets· 27094848421 Kathy Cagle Administrative Assistant Office of the President George Mason University (703) 993-8627 627 Subject: National Security Law & Policy Institute Proposal From: "Henry N Butler \(gmail\)" Date: 9/6/2016, 2:42 PM To: '"Leonard A. Leo"' Dear Leonard, Thanks for all your help. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http:l/www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KeallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at benrvnbutler@gmajl.com. - Attachments: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scalia Law School National Security Law and Policy Institute 3.0 (9.6.16).pdf 269 KB 628 National Security Institute Funding Prospectus The Problem: A Gaping Hole in the Array of Institutions Participating in Serious Discussions Results in Unbalanced Debates About National Security Law and Policy The current debate on U.S. national security law and policy suffers from an absence of institutions advocating a robust approach to protecting national security that also respects fundamental freedoms and principles of limited government. The overwhelming majority of educational and nonprofit institutions that focus on national security issues advocate positions that understate threats or place national security well below a host of competing domestic and international interests. The lopsided approach to these issues in the universities - and law schools in particular - is especially concerning because of the weight that the public and many decision-makers give to the views of academics. Policymakers in Congress and the executive branch who favor a proactive but balanced approach to addressing national security threats can rely on very few persuasive and thoughtful voices supporting their viewpoint. This dynamic has directly and negatively affected public policy outcomes and will continue to do so if the debate over our national security is not brought back into balance. The Solution: Fill the Gaping Hole with a High-Caliber Academic-Based Institute in the Washington, D.C. area that Advocates Balanced Approaches to National Security Law and Policy The National Security Institute (NSI) at Antonin Scalia Law School in Arlington, Virginia will be a platfonn for research, teaching, scholarship, and policy development that incorporates a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and its allies, as well as an appreciation of the legal and practical challenges facing our intelligence, law enforcement, border security, and cybersecurity communities. NSI will focus on finding real-world answers to difficult national law and policy questions and will seek to provide balance to the public debate on such issues. NSI will draw on the decades of combined experience our faculty and experts bring to bear on tackling national security challenges in order to produce research and policy materials that are highly relevant to ongoing discussions and are immediately useful to senior policymakers in the White House and key departments and agencies, as well as on Capitol Hill. NSI will tackle these issues by identifying legal and policy solutions that both safeguard constitutional liberties and enable a robust national defense. The Institute's work will shape the debate in a variety of ways: 629 • • • • • • High-Profile Speakers Series: The Institute will launch a high-profile speakers series, hosting major policy addresses by prominent Members of Congress, executive branch officials, and opinion leaders outside the govenunent. In-Depth Policy Conferences: The Institute will host policy conferences to promote discussion and viewpoints that are often missing from the current public discourse. Timely Policy Briefings and Memos: The Institute will conduct policy briefings on breaking topics for congressional and executive branch leadership and will provide tightly-focused policy memos that can be effectively used by policymakers. Outreach, Engagement, and Advocacy: The Institute' s leadership will actively engage in the public debate through media appearances, engagement with decisionmakers, public speaking, written advocacy, and social media. Fellows Program: The Institute will launch a fellows program to promote scholarship by individuals with extensive experience in national security matters as well as younger scholars working to enter academia, in both cases providing a platform for viewpoints underrepresented in other academic institutions. Scalia Law School Concentration on Homeland and National Security Law: To prepare Scalia Law School students for careers in national security both inside and outside the government, the Institute will expand and enhance the law school's course offerings in national security law and policy and recruit well-regarded faculty to teach those subjects. Institute Leadership (Full Biography in Appendix) • • Founder: Jamil N. Jaffer, an adjunct professor of law and director of the national security law and policy program at Scalia Law, also serves as vice president for strategy and business development at IronNet Cybersecurity, a startup technology finn founded by former NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander (ret.). Professor Jaffer previously served on Capitol Hill as Chief Counsel and Senior Advisor to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as Senior Counsel to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Professor Jaffer also served in the George W. Bush Administration as Associate Counsel to the President in the White House and as Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the Justice Department. Among other things, Professor Jaffer was also a law clerk to current Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch and Judge Edith H. Jones. Executive Director: Search to be conducted . Institute Timeline • • • The Institute was formally launched on February 14, 2017 . The Institute will announce its board of advisors in early March 20 17, which will include a former CIA Director, a fonner NSA Director, a fonner Attorney General, and multiple fonner senior Administration officials, among others. The Institute will launch its speakers series in the March-April 2017 timeframe with a prominent current or former government official. Speakers committed to NSI events include Senator Tom Cotton (R-AK) and former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-MI). Institute Annual Budget • • • Academic Year 2016-17: $830,000 Academic Year 2017-18: $1,470,00 Academic Year 2018- 19: $2,245,000 630 Contributions Contributions in support of the National Security Law & Policy Institute may be made to the George Mason University Foundation - a 501(c)(3) corporation established to support the activities of George Mason University. The George Mason University Foundation' s Tax Identification Number is 541603842. Checks in support of the National Security Law and Policy Institute should be made payable to "George Mason University Foundation, Inc. " with a use of funds designated for "Scalia Law/National Security," and mailed to: Dean Henry N. Butler Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 hnbutler@gmu.edu 703 -993-8644 631 Subject: Oct 6 Lunchen From: "Leonard A. Leo" Date: 9/13/2016, 5:32 PM To: "henrynbutler@gmail.com" This is the catering arrangement that I will be approving, and, as we discus sed, paying for. We need to issue invitations. That entails deciding on who gets invited and then coming up with the text if the invite. In terms of the invite list, who should come? Obviously friends and family, Justices, Scalia clerks , and GMU guests . I will talk to the family about friends and family. I am assuming you can handle the other lists. In terms of the invite, I suggest doing an invitation to the renaming that has enclosed with it a card inviting folks to the lunch. That card could read, Antonin Scalia Law School Dean Henry Butler and Mr. Leonard Leo invite you to attend a private luncheon for special guests of the Law School and the Scalia Family immediately following the renaming ceremony, to be held at XXXXXXX. The favor of a reply is requested. Please contact XXXXX at XXXXX. If attending, please select between Lobster or Vegetable Risotto as a main course. Please advi se . - ATI00001 .txt- - - - - - - Sent from my iPad - Attachments:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - leo6october16. pdf ATIOOOOl.txt 385 KB 23 bytes 632 Subject: RE: Oct 6 Luncheon From: "Henry Butler" Date: 9/14/2016, 8:57 AM To: "'Leonard A. Leo"' Leonard , The luncheon looks fabulous. Reflects your TLC. We have already sent invitations to the Scalia clerks and just a few others. We will back fill on the entre choice. We've been using electronic invitations. We, of course, will modify with the new language . Probably too late to get a ha rd copy invitation out, but happy to do so if you desire. Maureen has not shared email addresses and is just giving us names (or telling family members to contact us) . Stay tuned for an update later today . Thanks. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler hen rynbut le r@gmail . com 224.330.0540 (mobile) -----Original Message----From : Leonard A. Leo [ma i lto: l l@l eonard l eo.com ] Sent : Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5: 32 PM To: henrynbutler@gmail .com Subject : Oct 6 Lunchen This is the catering arrangement that I will be approving, and , as we discussed, paying for . We need to issue invitations. That entails deciding on who gets invited and then coming up with the text if the invite. In terms of the invite list, who should come? Obviously friend s and fami ly, Justices, Scalia clerks, and GMU guests . I will talk to the family about friends and family . I am assuming you can handle the other lists . In terms of the invite, I suggest doing an i nvitation to the renaming that has enclosed with it a card inviti ng folks to the lunch . That card could read , Antonin Scalia Law School Dean Henry Butler and Mr. Leonard Leo i nvi te you to attend a private luncheon for special guests of the Law School and the Scalia Family immediately following the renaming ceremony, to be held at XXXXXXX. The favor of a reply i s requested . Please contact XXXXX at XXXXX . If attending, please select between Lobster or Vegetable Risotto as a main 633 course. Please advise. 634 Subject: RE: Oct 6 Luncheon From: "Leonard A. Leo" Date: 9/14/2016, 1:40 PM To: Henry Butler CC: Maria Marshall Excellent. Maria will want to coordinate just to make sure we have no gaps in terms of who gets invited. We can only accommodate 112. Get Outlook for Android On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 2:56 PM +0200, "Henry Butler" wrote: Leonard, The luncheon looks fabulous. Reflects your TLC. We have already sent invitations to the Scalia clerks and just a few others. We will back fill on the entre choice. We've been using electronic invitations. We, of course, will modify with the new language. Probably too late to get a hard copy invitation out, but happy to do so if you desire. Maureen has not shared email addresses and is just giving us names (or telling family members to contact us). Stay tuned for an update later today. Thanks. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler henrynbutler@gmail.com 224.330.0540 (mobile) -----Original Message----From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com ] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5:32 PM To: henrynbutler@gmail.com Subject: Oct 6 Lunchen This is the catering arrangement that I will be approving, and, as we discussed, paying for. 635 We need to issue invitations. That entails deciding on who gets invited and then coming up with the text if the invite. In terms of the invite list, who should come? Obviously friends and family, Justices, Scalia clerks, and GMU guests. I will talk to the family about friends and family. I am assuming you can handle the other lists. In terms of the invite, I suggest doing an invitation to the renaming that has enclosed w ith it a card inviting folks to the lunch. That card could read, Antonin Scalia Law School Dean Henry Butler and Mr. Leonard Leo invite you to attend a private luncheon for special guests of the Law School and the Scalia Family immediately following the renaming ceremony, to be held at XXXXXXX. The favor of a reply is requested. Please contact XXXXX at XXXXX. If attending, please select between Lobster or Vegetable Risotto as a main course. Please advise. 636 Subject: RE: Oct 6 Luncheon From: "Henry Butler" Date: 9/14/2016, 1:45 PM To: "'Leonard A. Leo'" CC: '"Maria Marshall'" , Maria, Kim Gallagher is working with me on the invitation list. She is copied on this message and her direct line is 703-993-1607. Thanks . Henry Henry N. Butler henrynbutler@gmail.com 224.330.0540 (mobile) From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:41 PM To: Henry Butler Cc: Maria Marshall Subject: RE: Oct 6 Luncheon Excellent. Maria will want to coordinate just to make sure we have no gaps in terms of who gets invited. We can only accommodate 112. Get Outlook for Android On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 2 :56 PM +0200, "Henry Butler" wrote: Leonard, The luncheon looks fabulous. Reflects your TLC. We have already sent invitations to the Scalia clerks and just a few others. We will back fill on the entre choice. We've been using electronic invitations. We, of course, will modify with the new language. Probably too late to get a hard copy invitation out, but happy to do so if you desire. Maureen has not shared email addresses and is just giving us names (or telling family members to contact us). Stay tuned for an update later today. Thanks. Best, 637 Henry Henry N. Butler hemynbutler@gmail.com 224.330.0540 (mobile) -----Original Message----From: Leonard A Leo (mailto :ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5:32 PM To: heruynbutler@gmail.com Subject: Oct 6 Lunchen This is the catering arrangement that I will be approving, and, as we discussed, paying for. We need to issue invitations. That entails deciding on who gets invited and then coming up with the text if the invite. In terms of the invite list, who should come? Obviously friends and family, Justices, Scalia clerks, and GMU guests. I will talk to the family about friends and family. I am assuming you can handle the other lists. In terms of the invite, I suggest doing an invitation to the renaming that has enclosed with it a card inviting folks to the lunch. That card could read, Antonin Scalia Law School Dean Henry Butler and Mr. Leonard Leo invite you to attend a private luncheon for special guests of the Law School and the Scalia Family immediately following the renaming ceremony, to be held at XXXXXXX. The favor of a reply is requested. Please contact XXXXX at XXXXX. If attending, please select between Lobster or Vegetable Risotto as a main course. Please advise. 638 Subject: Renaming From: "Leonard A. Leo" Date: 9/14/2016, 5:42 PM To: "henrynbutler@gmail.com" Dear Henry, A number of important things to flag. Sent from my iPad 639 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard A. Leo Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:51 PM Henry N Butler RE: Quick Update on the October 6 Tribute Dinner Tux Get Outlook for Android On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 7:42 PM +0200, "Henry N Butler" wrote: Thanks, Leonard. I replied to your luncheon email around 9:00 AM. Just resent. Onward! Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703 .993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 1:38 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Re: Quick Update on the October 6 Tribute Dinner We will get the contribution nailed down. I assume they get a table. I would prefer to say nothing at dinner. Did you get my email about the lunch? Get Outlook for Android 1 640 On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 3:22 PM +0200, "Henry N Butler" wrote: Leonard, Here's the lay of the land. 6:00 to 7:00 : VIP Reception and General Reception 7:00: Call to dinner 7:15: National Anthem I will welcome everyone and recognize folks who need to be recognized. Currently 5 SCOTUS justices will be there (Thomas, Breyer, Ginsburg, Kagan, Alito). Paul Scalia will give the invocation President Cabrera will give brief remarks After the dinner: Ron Cass will take over and serve as MC: Gene Scalia will give brief remarks. Would you like to say anything? I think it would be great. Ron will have a conversation with Clarence, Doug, Neomi, and Paul Clement. Ron will introduce RBG who will talk about her and Scalia's love for the opera and then introduce the tenor who will provide a rousing send off. Followed by dessert reception. Fundraising: We're currently over $435,000 (including the $50,000 donor you mentioned in our June 20 call -do I need to follow up with someone?). We have a ton of invitations out and I've sending follow up emails this week and making calls all next week. Electronic version of the invitation and response form is attached. Please feel free to forward at will. Damn, this thing has be a lot of work. But, it is huge for Scalia Law (much bigger than the money). Thanks for all your help. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (direct) 224.330.0540 (mobile) hnbutler@gmu.edu www.MasonLEC.org 2 641 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. 3 642 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard A. Leo Thursday, September 15, 2016 12:59 PM Henry N Butler Re: Faculty Vote on Rachel Brand Great Sent from my iPad On Sep 15, 2016, at 6:54 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Unanimous. For bureaucratic reasons, we cannot formally offer the job until September 26. I have informed her of the vote. Thanks for all your help. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. 1 643 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Henry N Butler Thursday, September 15, 2016 5:02 PM leonard.leo@fed-soc.org Scalia Law! IMG_1187.JPG; IMG_1185.JPG; IMG_1182.JPG Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. 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September 26. ff you are not registered. event a<;cess may be denied. Registration may be done through the link on the invitation. • Registration for the Tribute Oinner is due by Friday, .September 30. Please use the Sponsorship commitment Form to RSVP your attendance plans. ff you have questions about the Tribute Dinner, please contact Henry at hnbutler@GMU.EOU or (703) 993··1607. Butfer, Dean of the SCaUa law tf you have already registered or confirmed your regrets, please pardon the duplication. Thank you. Kathy KathyCagje Administrative Assistant Office of the President George Mason UniVersity (703) 993-862.7 l 648 ·flit· 4nm1"· :Jf,1stm •Unll't'rsitv ""' ./} ,,, £.irw Cmmmmitv / £)/J ·niurStfov. Oi"1t1t;lr 6, 1016 ,/ "" # _" ' ) il5 Wt' t1idft-.1tt• ffil . -, {.a1v \_..;{fJool 'D,..ii1:iJtitm Ctn:1mm11 11:t>O ,1111ttJ11:4;- mn ,/ 'Rt.Yi)1tif.m 11:45 iWl tt11 !:15}'111 t-.m1r11..» .i.rt:}'M1tt"? NZ tlr pr1Jftlil'J St'J'Wllfit•r ..?t•• ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL Please click on the link below to RSVP and register for the event. https:/Lwww.eventbrite.c.omiJU.antonin-scalia-law-school-dedic:ation-ticket!i·27094848421 649 A Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia Thursday, October 6, 2016 I Union Station I Washington, DC Sponsorship Commitment Form I would fie to support GMlfs 1naU1Ural 5calla Dinner, A Tribute to Justit;e Antonin Scalia with the following contribution: D D D 0 $50,000 Gold D 0 $5,000 Supporter $25,000 Silver 0 $1.000 Individual $100,000 Platinum $10,000 Bronze l am unable to attend but want to support GMU''s Antonin Stalla law Schoof programs.. Endosed is my contribution of$.·_ _ _ ___.. Please fist me by (check one): D Name 0 Company 0 keep my c:ontribution anonymous Name fplease print exadly as you would like to be list8i in event mot:erialsJ Title Company Contact Name (if different/mm abave) City State Zip Telephone fax Email Method of Payment: D My t:he«;k is endosed1 made oul to George Mason Umverstt.y foundation. You may also submit sponsorship payment online at: http://ad" ancement O Please charge my: D Vtsa D MasterCard D American Express 0 Drscover Acc.ount Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Expiration Date.,.__ __ Seamty Code: •Please note that yout rrerge Mo.son Univel$ity Foundation/I' on your statement Please return with payment: by email to Alex Fleming at alex@webstergroupmc.com or mait with payment to: Antonin !iaJ/ia UiW School, G«>rve Mason Llntwnlty r:fo The Webster Group I 5185 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Suite 260 I Washington, DC 20016 Phone: 202.741.1294 I alex@wcbstergrougim: com All donations are as allowed by .law. 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Butler Dean and Professor Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) Begin forwarded message: From: "Brenda W Arevalo" To: "LAWCOM-L@listserv.gmu.edu" Subject: Exterior Banner installation - Thursday, September 29 Hello everyone: In preparation for the upcoming Naming Dedication Event, we are having an exterior banner installed above the side entrance of Hazel Hall. Please see the attached cautionary notices and the graphic showing the placement of the banner. The banner is constructed of a mesh that will allow light to enter the building while being structurally sound for its exterior placement. Please excuse any inconvenience during this activity. 1 654 km Mam-ii: Imp-twang: 5&5 655 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mitch Boersma Friday, September 30, 2016 12:51 PM Henry N Butler Leonard A. Leo;Kim Gallagher;Paige V Butler Re: Scalia Tribute by the Catholic Information Center Will do. Good luck! Mitch Mitch Boersma Chief Operating Officer, Catholic Information Center 1501 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005 mitch.boersma@cicdc.org 202. 783.2062 Connect with us: Web I Facebook 11\vitter I YouTube Reserve your seat for the JPII Award Dinner on October 26th here! On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 12:50 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Mitch, We are in the midst of taking care of our October 6 event. Please check back during the week of the 10th. Onward and Upward! Henry 1 656 Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: Mitch Boersma [mailto:mitch.boersma@cicdc.org] Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 12:22 PM To: Leonard A. Leo Cc: Henry N Butler; Kim Gallagher; Paige V Butler Subject: Re: Scalia Tribute by the Catholic Information Center 2 657 Dear Henry, Many thanks for your generous pledge. It should be a wonderful evening, made more so by the presence of the Antonin Scalia Law School. If you can connect me with the best person to coordinate a list of names for your table, we will make sure you are all set. Thanks again, Mitch Mitch Boersma Chief Operating Officer, Catholic Information Center 1501 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005 mitch.boersma@cicdc.org 202.183.2062 Connect with us: Web I Facebook I Twitter I YouTube Reserve your seat for the JPII Award Dinner on October 26th here! On Fri, Sep 30, 2016 at 12: 13 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: That is great. Thanks so very much. Mitch Boersma from the Center, copied here, will get you what you need. 3 658 Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2016, at 12:06 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Please put down the law school for $5,000. Thanks for the opportunity. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Sep 30, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: Dear Henry, The Catholic Information Center in Washington, DC is doing a tribute to the Justice by awarding him the Pope John Paul II Evangelization Award. I believe Father Paul is accepting the award for him. CIC is probably one of the most prominent Catholic organizations in the capital, and really helps the Catholic faith flourish here. The Justice very much liked the 4 659 group. So, it is fitting. The tribute is at the annual dinner at the Mayflower on October 26th. I was asked to chair the dinner, which I am doing, and, predictably, they have asked me to help secure some table sponsors. Would you be willing to help out? The sponsorship levels are $3500, $5000, $10,000, $15,000, and $25,000. I think that, at this point, they are looking primarily for $5K sponsors. A few of us have taken care of the larger sponsorship levels already. Leonard Sent from my iPad 5 660 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Henry N Butler Monday, October 03, 2016 7:58 AM Leonard A. Leo 'kgallalO@gmu.edu';Paige V Butler RE: Thursday's Luncheon Leonard, This sounds perfect. Here's to having a great Nino week! Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure und er the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: Leonard A. Leo [mailto:ll@leonardleo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2016 7:29 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: Thursday's Luncheon Dear Henry, 1 661 A couple of suggestions I was hoping to get your buy-in on. 1. I was planning on getting up and just saying that the donor whose gift led to the renaming asked that I propose three toasts on his behalf: for the Justice, his family, and the school. I would then call on you to say a word . 2. I am assuming you will thank everybody for coming. But, one other thing I was thinking about that you might wish to consider. The luncheon is going to be quite elegant, and, if you think having people think a state school is paying for it might create the possibility of scandal or raised eyebrows, you are free to say something that would let people know I sponsored it. Your judgment call. Get Outlook for Android 2 662 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent To: Cc Subject - Henry N Butler Monday, October 03, 2016 11:33 AM Leonard A. Leo RE: School events - O nward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http:/lwww.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu .edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. .net] Henry, 1 663 II .......................... ....................... . • Thank you. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 224-330-0540 On Sep 30, 2016, at 11 :54 PM, 2 664 .......................... . ------··--· ·-Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Ar1ington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) 3 665 From: Sent: n ay, ep em r , To:. Henry N Butler Cc: Leonard A. Leo Subject: VJP Reception Henry, ....................... -------1------ 4 666 Subject: Fwd: Patricia McCabe Estrada Supreme Court From: henrynbutler@gmail.com Date: 10/3/2016, 4:38 PM To: "Leonard A. Leo" BCC: henrynbutler@gmail.com Henry N. Butler 224-330-0540 Begin forwarded message: From: Kolena Thomas Date: October 3, 2016 at 4:35:11 PM EDT To: Paige V Butler , Henry N Butler , Kim Gallagher Subject: Patricia McCabe Estrada Supreme Court All, Patricia McCabe Estrada just called from the Supreme Court to confirm two questions in regards to the evening gala. Her email is pmccabe.estrada@supremecourt.gov. She would like the response in writing. She can not clear the program until these questions are answered. 1. The need to confirm that it is not a fundraiser because Supreme Court Justices can not be involved in any fund raising activities. 2. That this is a private event and no press has been invited Thank you, Kolena Thomas Event Assistant I Law & Economics Center Antonin Scalia Law School 3301 Fairfax Drive I Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703.993.82161Fax: 703.993.8181 I www.MasonLEC.org 667 Subject: Big Day for Scalia Law From: henrynbutler@gmail.com Date: 10/6/2016, 5:27 AM To: ll@leonardleo.com, BCC: henrynbutler@gmail.com .com - IMG_0125.JPG - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 668 Henry N. Butler 224-330-0540 - Attachments:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IMG_0125.JPG 129 KB 669 Elizabeth I Woodley Alex Fleming Thursday, October 06, 2016 12:13 PM Kim Gallagher; Shannon Casey Patricia Kramer Seating as of 12:09 pm Seating Chart as of 12 09 pm.csv From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hi! Please find the most updated floor plan and chart per the edits sent this morning. Please let me know if you have any edits! 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Duggan John F. Duffy Emmet T. Flood Benjamin J. Hatch Kevin P. Martin Alan J. Meese John D. Adams Raymond A. Atkins Frank B. Atkinson Lawson Bader Reginald J. Brown William S. Consovoy Kelly McNamara Corley Scott Doyle Brian C. Drummond M. Melissa Glassman Deecy Gray James W. Hazel David Higbee The Honorable and Mrs. Michael Chertotf The Honorable Richard B. Cheney The Honorable Lynne V. Cheney The Honorable Paul D. Clement The Honorable Richard Cullen The Honorable Thomas M. Davis The Honorable Noel J. Francisco The Honorable Douglas H. Ginsburg The Honorable Bobbie Kilberg Henry N. Butler o.cc/2'./n §91iar0a!qf4 wwwwwwwwwwww .... m m m .%1U Friday, October 07, 2016 12:57 PM Tom Davis; Jon Peterson; Kelly McNamara Corley; Mafuz Ahmed; Karen Alcalde; Stephen Cumbie; Claire Owosk.in; gruneranne@gmail.com; James Hazel; John Jacquemin; Wendy Marquez; David Petersen; Shawn Purvis; Tracy Schar Clemente; Bob Witeck-GMU; Lisa Zuccari S David Wu; Frank Neville Scalia dedication From: Sent To: Cc: Subjec.t Dear Visitor, Thank you for the great showing yesterday at the Scalia dedication. It was a truly memorable day for Mason, with seven Supreme Court Justices in attendance either to the morning dedication or the gala. If you missed it, I recommend Justice Kagan speech (You Tube: htt:ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D44 k82pzLY), a beautiful tribute and a great explanation of why "Scalia" is a fitting name for our law school. A summary of press coverage follows. Thank you for aJl you do to support Mason. See you next week. -Angel Angel Cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at: @CabreraAngel My blog: http://president.gmu.edu/blog/ FASTER FARTHER CAM?.ll;';N FOR UASQ}J T}JI: > > > .• u.JUVElJSJiY > > :r- > Please note that all email CQrresponclence related to public business is subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of lnfonnation Act. Begin forwarded message: From: Michael Sandler Subject: Media bits from yesterday's event Date: October 7, 2016 at 12:46:45 PM EDT To: Angel Cabrera Henry N Butler Cc: Frank Neville , David K Rehr «lrchr(wgmu.edu> 1 703 Angel/Henry: I think the overaU tone cf the coverage and the / ,P story went wide. greaf_ I d:>n't t:1inic we couid have for a better story from The Post, Mike From: Buzz Mcclain Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 12:16 PM To: Michael Sandler SUbject: Scalia Digest Associated Press: Kagan praises Scalia at law school renaming ceremony. USA Today: Six justices turn out for dedication of Antonin Scalia Law School New York Times praises Scalia at law school :renaming ceremony. Washington Post: 'One ofthe most important Supreme Cot1rt JUstfoes Justices, academics dedicate Scalia Law School. CNN: Antonin Scalia Law School dedicated in Virginia. The National Law Journal: George Mason. cbristen.s Antonin Scalia Law School. WJLA (via AP): Supreme Court justice praises Scalia at cemnony naming law school for him at George Mason. With video. US News & World Report: Kagan praises Scalia. Minneapolis Star-Triblllle (AP): Kagan prnises Scalia at law school renaming ceremony. And in the Seattle Times. And in the Colorado Journal. And the Richmond Times-Dispatch. And WTOP. And the San Francisco Chronicle. And in Newsday. And the Houston Chronicle. And the Austin American-Statesman. And the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Patch: GMU students furious over Scalia Law School opening. plan big Clarendon protest Thursday. ARLnow: Dedication ceremony underway for GMU Sca1ia Law School. Buzz McClain Communications Manager George Mason University c 703-727-0230 d 703-993-a782 bincclai2@gmU.edu Notice: Messages sent to and from this address are subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. 2 704 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Leonard A. Leo Wednesday, October 19, 2016 3:15 PM Henry N Butler Re: Scalia Tribute by the Catholic Information Center Sent: To: Subject: Safe travels Sent from my iPad On Oct 19, 2016, at 2:11 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: Leonard, I regret that I have to miss this event, but Eric Claeys has put together a great table and Paige will be able to attend the reception. I will be in Utah recruiting students. I am going to Chicago on Friday of next week. Great feedback on all our events and we're getting geared up with Rachel. Thanks for everything, especially the awesome luncheon (which necessitated a nap). Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Sep 30, 2016, at 12:15 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: That is great. Thanks so very much. Mitch Boersma from the Center, copied here, will get you what you need. Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2016, at 12:06 PM, Henry N Butler wrote: 1 705 Please put down the law school for $5,000. Thanks for the opportunity. Onward and Upward! Herny HemyN. Butler Dean and Professor Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 2220 I 703-993-8644 Hnbutler@gmu.edu 224-330-0540 (mobile) On Sep 30, 2016, at 10:17 AM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: Dear Henry, The Catholic Information Center in Washington, DC is doing a tribute to the Justice by awarding him the Pope John Paul II Evangelization Award. I believe Father Paul is accepting the award for him. CIC is probably one of the most prominent Catholic organizations in the capital, and really helps the Catholic faith flourish here. The Justice very much liked the group. So, it is fitting. The tribute is at the annual dinner at the Mayflower on October 26th. I was asked to chair the dinner, which I am doing, and, predictably, they have asked me to help secure some table sponsors. Would you be willing to help out? The sponsorship levels are $3500, $5000, $10,000, $15,000, and $25,000. I think that, at this point, they are looking primarily for $5K sponsors. A few of us have taken care of the larger sponsorship levels already. 2 706 Leonard Sent from my iPad 707 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Leonard A. Leo Thursday, November 03, 2016 2:51 PM Henry N Butler;Todd J Zywicki Pat Hofer Hear he's under consideration . A great guy. Smart, affable, strategic. Sent from my iPad 1 708 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Todd J Zywicki Sent; To: Subject: Sunday, November 06, 2016 4:20 PM Leonard A. Leo Re:- Get Outlook for iOS From: Leonard A. Leo Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2016 2:51:26 PM To: Henry N Butler; Todd J Zywicki Subject:Hear he's rn1der consideration. A g:reat guy. Smart, affable, strategic. Sent from my iPad 32 709 Subject: Re:_ From: "Leonard A. Leo" Date: 11/7/2016, 9:39 AM To: "Henry N Butler (Gmai!)" CC: I think I had already. But I will make sure. Sent from my iPad On Nov 6, 2016, at 10:14 PM, Henry N Butler (Gmail) wrote: Leonard, I hope you are doing well. I am heading to Pennsylvania tomorrow to visit Grove City. I will be driving up there in the morning if you want to give me a call (224-330-0540) (however, I will likely go through a few periods of bad cell coverage. Thanks. Best, Henry 710 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: Todd J Zywicki Tuesday, December 20, 2016 2:56 PM To: Leonard A. Leo;dreuter@fed-soc.org Subject: AG Morrissey Leonard, Dean: I would like to invite AG Morrissey to join the LEC AGEP Advisory Board. Do you guys have good contact info on how I might get in touch with him? Thanks! -Todd Z Todd J. Zywicki Executive Director, George Mason Law & Economics Center and GMU Foundation Professor of Law Co-Author, Consumer Credit and the American Economy (Oxford 2014) Editor, Supreme Court Economic Review Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University (m) 703-300-3874 (w) 703-993-9484 Notice: The Commonwealth o f Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent t o and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach m e at Todd_Zywicki@yahoo.com. 13 711 Subject: Re:_ From: henrynbutler@gmail.com Date: 1/12/2017, 7:59 AM To: "Leonard A. Leo" BCC: henrynbutler@gmail.com Henry N. Butler 224-330-0540 On Jan 12, 2017, at 7:41 AM, Leonard A. lea wrote: Get Outlook for Android On Thu, Jan 12, 2017 at 6:41 AM -0500, "henrynbutler@gmail.com" wrote: Henry N. Butler 224-330- 0540 712 Cumbie I. Fram: Frank: Neville dneviil2@gmu.edu > Sent Sunday, January 22, 2017 6:16 PM 1'o: 'todavis@deloitte.com'; 'jpeterson@petersoncos.com'; 'kelfymcnarrtaracorley@discover.com'; 'mahfuz.ahmed@disys.com1; Stephen Cumbie; 'a.f@dWoskin.com'; 19runeranne@gmail.com'; Jimmy Hazel; Jacquemin, John; Wendy Thompson; ·omd Petersen'; 'Sgmail'; 'tschar@comstoc)(companies.com'; Bob Witeck-GMU; Lisa Zuccari ]ogeorge@detoitte.com'; Vivinia Viltavicendo (VMnia@petersoncos.com); Megan Burk; Passmore; Cuellar, Alissa; Diane Lunsford; Sally A Elnasser; Ahgel Cabrera; Sharon Cc SubjKt Attachments: Culfeo; Scott A Nit:hols; Elizabeth A Connors; Kathy Cagle; Elizabeth 1 Woodley Freedom of Information Act Request -- Due January 27 Va Request GMU 8d of VtSitors l2 14 2016.pdf 'Dear Visitors, The University has received the attad'led Freedom of Information Act request for records .o f communications which you may have $ellt or received in your capacity as members of the Board of Visitors,, related to the gifts which resulted in the renaming of the law School to the Stalia School of t..aw. The reque$t include$ but ts not limited to, related communications with the following individuals or entities: "• Leonard A. Li!o, as representative or agent of the Donor in the Grant Agreement; • the Charles Koch Foundation or any agent or representative thereot induding Brum Hooks as President, as the "'Additional Donor' under Grant Agreement; • Kelly M , Coney, GMU Rd. ofVISltors • Henry Butler, Dean of the George Mason University school of law; • Angel Cabrera, President of George Mason Unlver.sity; • Janet Bingham, President of the George Mason University Foundation, Inc:. and Vice President for University Development and Alumni Affairs of George Mason University; • the Rector. Members, or staff of George Mason University's Board of VJSitors; • the Chair, Members, or staff of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV); • Maureen Scana, as Antonin Scalfa's spouse or as Executor of the Estate of Antonin Scalia; • Ronald Aucutt of the McGuireWoods law firm as representative of the family of Antonin Scalia or t he Estate of Antonin Scalia; • any other members of Antonin Scalia's family, including but not limited m Catherine sca!la Courtney, Eugene Scalia, or Father Paul Sqtlia." The FOIA statute covers records which were created "in the course of public in your capacity as members of the Soard of Visitors. It incJudes records sent from private email addresses, ifthe records include matters of public business. au public records are subject to fOIA. EXemptions i.nclude: personnel records. student information, proprietary information, personalized donor strategies, and information relating m the Outside of some narrowly.-defined exemptions, identlty of a donor who requested anonymity rnconnection With a pledge or donation. (The requester's assertion that Virginia fOIA does not protect the identities of anonymous donors fs incorrect) for more information,. Mason's FOIA Poficy is available 1 713 ff you believe you may possess responsive doa.111\ents, please send those doc:uments, either as emails or as PDF documents to Elizabeth Woodley. George Mason University's FOIA Compliance Officer. Her email is: ewoodl!!yt@gn'lu.edu If you beUeve a record may be subject to an exemption, please note that when you send the record. If you have any questions about this request, please contact Elizabeth .at 703-993-5115. Please also feel free to call or email me at any time. We must respond to this request by Januaf'Y' 311 2017, unless the volume is so lcirge that we require an extension. Therefore, please send any responsive records by Jaouary 27 if possib1e, to allow time for the records to be reviewed. Best regards, Frank 2 714 Nicole Passmore Sent: Stephen Cumbie Tuesday, January 24, 201710:25 AM To: Subject: Nicole Passmore FW: New petition to you: GMU: Release Details of Koch Foundation Agreement From: Stephen M. Cumbie NVCommercial Incorporated 8230 Leesburg Pike Suite 620 Vienna, VA 22182 703-448-4304 www.nvcommercial.com From: Kyle Brooks [mailto:mail@changemail.org] Sent: Tuesday, April OS, 2016 8:42 AM To: Stephen Cumbie Subject: New petition to you: GMU: Release Details of Koch Foundation Agreement Change.Org New petiuon S. Cumbie - Kyle Brooks started a petition on Change.org and listed you as a decision maker. Learn more about Kyle Brooks's petition and how you can respond. GMU: Release Details of Koch Foundation Agreement PetitiM t:>y Kyle Brooks Started Ap1 05, 2016 From 2011 to 2014, the Charles Koch Foundation has given nearly $48 million to George Mason University. For four years, the George Mason Faculty Senate has requested the ... Read more View the pet1t1on WH1\T YOU CAN DO 1. View the petition l 715 Learn about the petition and its SUP.oorters. You will receive updates as new supporters sign the petition so you can see who is signing and why. 2. Respond to the petition Post a response to !et the petition supporters know you're listening, say whether you agree with their call to action, or ask them for more information. 3. Continue the dialogue Read the comments by supporters and continue the dialogue so that others can see you're a.1 engaged leader who is willing to participate in open d!scussion. CHANGE .ORG FOR DECISION MAKERS On Change.org, decision makers like you connect directly with people around the world to resolve issues. Learn more This notification was sent to scumbie@nvcommercial.com, address listed as the decisio11 maker contact by the petition starter. lf tris is incorrect, please 12Qfil_r,:i resconse to let Uie petition starter know. Change.org · 548 Market St #29993. San Francisco, CA 9"l 104·5401, USA 2 716 Subject: Re: Our Friends at CKF From: "Leonard A. Leo" Date: 3/4/2017, 8:01 AM To: "Henry N Butler (Gmail)" CC: Maria Marshall I will have Maria set up a time for us to talk. But it probably will be the week of the 13th. We will figure it out, I am sure. Get Outlook for Android On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 5:28 AM -0500, "Henry N Butler (Gmail)" wrote: Leonard, Happy to talk at your convenience. Thank you. Onward and Upward! Henry 717 Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 (office) 224.330.0540 (mobile) 718 Subject: Agenda for this afternoon's call From: "Henry Butler" Date: 3/22/2017, 3:40 PM To: "Leonard A. Leo" CC: "Henry N. Butler" Leonard, Looking forward to catching up on several things: l. Scalia Law a. Hiring going well b. Applications up in both quantity and quality c. Moved to #41 from #45 in USNews d. Starting a real annual fund operation e. Silent phase of capital campaign f. The "Bill of Rights Eagle" - Law Day Unveiling g. Progress on the Scalia Statue 2. Law & Economics Center Leadership a. ikely headed into government; this is a great opportunity b. Recruiting a permanent replacement Law iii. 3. 4. Center for the Study of the Administrative State: Leadership a. b. is interested in taking this on while continuing his gig a 5. National Security Institute a. b. c. Need to get through Gorsuch and then Jamil and I will start to move forward on hiring a new director. He is organizing events and getting things geared up. Talk with you soon. Henry N. Butler henrynbutler@gmail.com 224.330.0540 (mobile) 719 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Monday, April 24, 2017 4:12 PM Leonard A. Leo FW: Last Day to RSVP for the Eagle Dedication Ceremony FYI Please feel free to share. Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher Kgalla10@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: Scalia Law School Community [mailto:LAWCOM-L@listserv.gmu.edu] On Behalf Of Scalia Law News Sent: Monday, April 24, 2017 1:02 PM To: LAWCOM-L@listserv.gmu.edu Subject: Last Day to RSVP for the Eagle Dedication Ceremony Please join the Antonin Scalia Law School community on May 1 from 12 noon - 1:30 pm as we dedicate sculptor Greg Wyatt's Bill of Rights Eagle. This magnificent bronze monument, being donated to the law school by Mr. Wyatt and the Newington-Cropsey Foundation, will be an appropriate memorial to stand in front of Hazel Hall, given our University's namesake, George Mason, and the law school's dedication to the rule of law. The dedication ceremony will feature brief remarks before the unveiling of the sculpture on the Hazel Hall terrace. A casual and celebratory lunch will follow the recognition of this generous gift. 1 720 Today is the last day to RSVP. Sign up now to receive your free t-shirt and to be included in the free community lunch. 2 721 Pleasejoin the ANTONIN SCALIA LAW SCHOOL COMMUNITY and renowned sculptor Greg Wyatt as lfle dedicate his 11 ''BILL OF RIGHTS EAGLE SCULPTURE Law Day2017 3 722 Can?t view invitation? Click here. 4 723 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Tuesday M Ly 02, 2017 8:28 AM Leonard, Aa · eo;Scar E The Bill of R. ta, ugene ights Eagle has landed 724 Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher Kgalla10@gmu.edu 703.993 .1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission . In addit ion, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. 2 725 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ryan N Lodata Tuesday, May 02, 2017 4:54 PM jo natha n.bunch@fed -soc.org Todd J Zywicki RE: Introduction Good afternoo n, Mr. Bunch Thank you for your offer of assist ance on t hese initiatives. I've heard great t hings about you, so I look forward to working with you. Should you requi re assistance on any matter or have suggestions on how to f urt her advance t he LEC's projects, please do not hesit ate t o reach out to me. Best, Ryan Ryan Lodata l aw & Economics Center Anto nin Scalia La w School, George Mason Univers ity 3301 Fairfax Drive I Arlington, VA 22201 Ph one: 703.993 .8175 I Cell : 804.370.7349 From: Todd J Zywicki Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 4:25 PM To: jonathan.bunch@fed-soc.org Cc: Ryan N Lodata Subject: Introduction Jonathan: Thanks for your time today. I'm checking those dates in May and will be back to you soon. In the meantime, I wanted to introduce you to Ryan Lodata, who will be the LEC's Outreach Coordinator for the Federal Judge's Initiative and Attorneys General Initiative. So Ryan will be the one keeping track of nominations, confirmations, and recruitment of judges for our programs. He may be in touch with you from time-to-time to compare notes and the like. Thanks for your offer to help us out with these projects. I look forward to working together. Best wishes, -Todd Todd J. Zywicki Executive Director, George Mason Law & Economics Center and GMU Foundation Professor of Law Co-Author, Consumer Credit and the American Economy (Oxford 2014) Editor, Supreme Court Economic Review Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University (m) 703-300-3874 302 726 (w) 703-993-9484 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Jn formation Act. For any non-·GMU matters, you may reach me at Todd Zywicki@yahoo.com. 303 727 Subject: FW: Please send me the amount of budgeted money that goes to financial package From: "Henry N Butler \(gmail\)" Date: 5/2/2017, 5:59 PM To: "Leonard A. Leo" Leonard, Thanks. Onward and Upward! Henry From: Raymond D'Souza Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 5:42 PM To: Henry N Butler Subject: RE: Please send me the amount of budgeted money that goes to financial package Henry Raymond D'Souza Director of Finance George Mason Universit y Antonin Scalia Law School 3301 Fairfax Drive, #382 Arlington , VA 22201 703-993-8082 LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. From: Henry N Butler Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 5:10 PM 728 To: Raymond D'Souza Subject: Please send me the amount of budgeted money that goes to 's financial package Thanks. 729 Subject: Re: Chicago in Spring 2015 From: "Henry N. Butler" Date: 5/23/2017, 6:27 AM To: "Leonard A. Leo" BCC: henrynbutler@gmail.com Henry N. Butler 224-330-0540 On May 22, 2017, at 11:35 PM, Leonard A. Leo wrote: Remind me what this is for. Sent from my iPad On May 22, 2017, at 10:40 PM, Henry N Butler (gmail) wrote: Sorry to be late getting this to you. Onward and Upward! Henry 730 Elizabeth I Woodley From: J.W. V e r r e t - gmail.com > Monday, June 05, 2017 10:12 PM Anna Francis;Jonathan Bunch Nelson Lund Intro between Fed Soc and the Scalia Law Clerkship coordinator Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Jonathan and Anna, Wanted to write to introduce you both. Jonathan works at Fed Soc on many important projects. Anna Francis runs our clerkship program. I also cc our faculty clerkship committee chairman Professor Lund. We are hoping to place Scalia Law Alumni who are current members of our Fed Soc student chapter, alumni who were active in Fed Soc, and other Scalia Law conservative and libertarian alums in federal clerkships. We wonder ifthere may be an opportunity to get such candidates in front of judges incoming under the new administration as they seek clerks under atypical timeframes. Hope you can help us Jonathan, and thanks for your time in connecting with Anna Francis. J.W. J.W. Verret Associate Professor (banking & securities law) Antonin Scalia Law School & Senior Scholar, Mercatus Center George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive - (@gmail.com 253 731 Memorandum To: Charles Koch Foundation From: Henry N. Butler Re: Progress Report and Request for Next Installment of CKF Naming Gift Date: May 30, 2017 The first year of Antonin Scalia Law School was a tremendous success in terms of making progress on the goal of increasing the ranking of the law school while adding to the core faculty strength in Law & Economics and attracting higher quality students. Increasing the number of entering students while increasing quality is an expensive challenge, but we had a substantially larger class than the prior year (2015-2016} and we anticipate a larger class in 2017-2018. Many thanks to the Charles Koch Foundation for the pivotal role it has played in launching Scalia Law. We're off to a good start, as reported below. 1. Some Highlights from the 2016-17 Academic Year a. August 2016 Entering Class: i. LSAT increased from 161to162 ii. GPA increased from 3.59 to 3.66 iii. Size increased from 156 to 179 b. Faculty Hiring: I. Added 6 new tenure-track faculty {one of whom is tenured) ii. Outstanding offer to c. Scalia Law Dedication on October 6, 2016 i. Attended by six justices of SCOTUS and five justices of Va S.Ct. ii. Very favorable press coverage iii. Strong statements of support for free speech by President Cabrera iv. Successful fundraising event in the evening d. USNews Rankings Released in March 2017 i. Increase to 41 from 45 ii. Competitive Impact and Strategic Opportunities: 1. I am convinced that we would have fallen out of the Top 50 without naming gift 2. Our Top 2 competitors took a slide: a. GW fell to 30 (where tied with 6 other schools) from 25 b. W&M fell to 41 from 33 e. Great Events: i. October 6, 2016 Dedication and Tribute to Justice Antonin Scalia 1 732 ii. "Bill of Rights Eagle'' landed on t.aw Day, May l . Sculptor Greg Wyatt is also donating an heroic statue of Justice Antonin Scalia which should be ready for unveiling in March or April 2018, 2. Student Recruiting for Entering Class of August 2017 a. Applications up in both quantity and quality b. Deposits (May 1): 2017 (178) over 2016 (143) 25% increase c. Projected Entering Class: 190 JO students, with LSAT of 162 and GPA of 3.70 = 3. Faculty Hiring a. Tenured {start date) L Tenured Associate ProfessQr Murat Mungan (J.O., Mason; Ph.D., Economics, Boston College){FaH 2016) b. Tenure Track i. Assistant Professor Steven Menashi (J.0. 1 Stanford}( Fall 2016)(going on leave in Fall 2017 to join Trump administration}(he had been hired before naming gifts} ii. Assistant Professor Caroline Cecot jJ.D., Ph.D., law & Economics)Vanderbilt> (Fall 2017) iii. Assistant Professor Paolo Saguato (Ph .D., international Business, and Law, Genoa; LLM, Yale){Fall 2017} iv. Assistant Professor Jordan Neyland (J.O., Houston; Ph.D., Finance, Ariz:ona){faU 2017) v. Assistant Professor Megan Stephenson (Ph.D., Ag Econ., Berkeley)(post-doc at Penn t.aw with Kifck)( Fall 2017} vi. Associate Professor (untenured) James Cooper (Ph .D., Emory; J.D., Mason)(runs the LEC's Program on Privacy & Economics)(Fall 2017} c. Term Professors (untenured and not tenure track) i. VAP Daniel Pi (J.0., Minnesota; Ph.D., Law & Economics, Hamburg) (Spring 2017) ii. VAP Kevin Douglas (J.O., Stanford}(Spring 2017} iii. Term Associate Professor Rachel Brand {J.O., Harvard}{Oirector, National Security lnstitute}(Spring 20l 7)(resigned, May 2017, to become Associate Attomey General} ------·) iv. Term Associate Professor Yehonatan Givati {LLM., S.J.D., M.A., Ph.D., Harvard); (Fall 2017} (shared half-time with Hebrew University; • • • • • • • • v. Term Assistant Professor Jennifer Masc.ott (J.O., GW)(former Thomas Clerk to work with Ad Law & SCOTUS Clinics and develop a research agenda)(! anticipate that she will trans.fer ) d. Anticipated folks on Leave to Trump Administration i. Rachel Brand ii. Neomi Rao iii. Steven Menashl iv. - 2 733 Goals for 2017-2018 Academic Year 1. Scalia Law Comprehensive Campaign: Annual Giving and Capital Campaign a. Leadership and Steering Committee i. The team is in place, now we need to execute b. $200 million oal alread have reasonable ex ectation of $90 million) i. Naming Opportunities (see attached list) i. LECI d . Most Pressing Needs i. Cash is King (scholarships are cash) c. 2. Recruit Stronger Class for August 2018 a. Increase LSAT to 163 b. Increase GPA to 3.70 3. Faculty Hiring: a. b. Recently-tenured (2 or 3) Senior laterals (2 or 3) 4. Establish Center for Liberty and Law a. is likely director i. $300,000 from naming-gifts scholarship revenue (beginning in 2017-18) 5. Center for the Study of the Administrative State a. to serve as Director in Neomi Rao's absence I withiiiii b. c. d. will maintain his position Annual Budget: About $1.2 million (will have a reserve of about $500,000 at end of current year) Funding i. Bradley: $75,000 ii. Anonymous: $300,000 iii. Boyden: $100,000 (dinner) iv. Scaife: $150,000 v. $400,000 from naming-gifts scholarship revenue (beginning in 2017-18) Administrative Law Clinic (Searle $300,000 x 2 years) i. Administered by the ConsovoyMcCarthy . ii. Jenn Mascott will help with administration of bo'th SCOTUS and Adlaw Clinics 6. Law & Economics Center a. leadership Change: i. - l i k ely headed into government; this is a great opportunity ii. Offered tenured position to Dean, - L a w School b. Financial Gap 1. ii. iii. LEC had negative cash flow of close to $700,000 Not as bad as I had anticipated due to Todd cutting back way too much. 1. This is not the way to maintain the LEC's leadership at Scalia Law Scaife is helping again with $500,000 in FY 2016-17 (May 2017) 3 734 c. d. Opportunistic Change in Emphasis of LEC Program i. Jud icial Education Program ii. Attorneys General Education Programs Searle: i. Continued support at $700,000 annually Request On behalf of the Antonin Scalia Law School, I respectfully request that the Charles Koch Foundation award the grant of $1,500,000 that is scheduled for May 2017 in the grant agreement dated March 31, 2016. Thank you. 4 735 Subject: From: "Henry Butler" Date: 6/19/2017, 8:33 AM To: "Leonard A. Leo" Leonard, turned us down as new Executive Director of the LEC. Overwhelming personal reasons. Major bummer. Thanks for all your help. Best, Henry Henry N. Butler henrynbutler@gmail.com 224.330.0540 (mobile) 736 Subject: Scalia Law Federal Judges Initiative From: "Henry N Butler \(Gmail\)" Date: 6/26/2017, 11:35 PM To: "'Leonard A. Leo"' BCC: gregconko@gmail .com, toddzywicki@gmail .com Dear Leonard, A short summary: Onward and Upward, Henry 737 - Attachments:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scalia Law Federal Judges Initiative June 25 2017.pdf 1.3 MB 738 Memorandum To: Leonard Leo From: Henry Butler Re: Federal Judges Initiative Date: June 26, 2017 Page 1 of s 739 Page 2 of 5 740 Page 3 of 5 741 Page 4 of 5 742 Page 5 of 5 FEDERAL JUDGES AND ATTORNEYS GENERAL INITIA TIYES Funding Prospectus Law & Economics Center I George Mason University Antonin Scaia Law School I 3301 Fairfax DrNe, MS 1G3 I Arington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 99J.8040 I Fax: (703) 993-81811 www.MasonLEC.org 744 Page3of? The Law & Economics Center relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations, and corporations to achieve its mission. A list of current donors may be found on our website at www.MasonLEC.org. Page 5of6 748 Contributions in support of the Law & Economics Center may be made to the George Mason University Foundation a 501(c)(3) corporation established to support the activities of George Mason University. The Geo'rge Mason University Foundation's Tax Identification Number is 54-1603842. Contributions are tax deductible. Checks in support of the LEC should be made payable to "George MaS011 University Foundation,· with a use of funds designated for "Law SchooULEC,• and mailed to: Todd J. Zywicki Executive Director, Law & Economics Center George Mason University School of Law 3301 Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201 c.TACT For additional information, please contact Todd J. Zywicki, Executive Director of the LEC, at tzvwick2@gmu.edu or 703.993.9484. Page 6 of6 749 Subject: High Ranking for Scalia Law From: "Henry N Butler \(gmail\)" Date: 8/24/2017, 9:06 PM To:''-'' com>, "Leonard A. Leo" . .and Leonard, I'm not a big fan of the law school rankings, except for the one that ranks us #29 in the world! http://www.shanghairanking.com/Shanghairanking-Subject-Rankings/law.html Many thanks for your support. Onward and Upward! Henry 750 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: Subject: Attachments: Henry N Butler Tuesday, September 05, 2017 4:46 PM Leonard A Leo FW: Revised Draft Contract Request - Federalist Society at Arlington Campus The Federalist Society _09_07_17_v02.docx Importance: High To: Please see attached revised contracted offered up by Fairfax. What if they change paragraph 1 to read: 1. Services and Fees. Client agrees that Mason shall provide the space and/or services identified on Attachment A (Event Details) in consideration of $1.00. The amount specified in Attachment B (Event Worksheet) shall be paid by an anonymous donor.. They are agreeable to that change. Does it do the trick? Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In add ition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrynbutler@gmail.com. 1 751 From: Jennifer L Wilson Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 4:21 PM To: Annamaria L Nields; Henry N Butler Cc: Jennifer Wagner Davis; Brian E Walther; David A Farris; Janet E Bingham Subject: Revised Draft Contract Request - Federalist Society at Arlington Campus Importance: High Attached is the revised draft contract for the Federalist Society. Jennifer Jennifer Wilson Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President George Mason University 703-993-8758 2 752 DRAFT EVENT AGREEMENT THIS EVENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated this 5th day of September 2017, is made by and between George Mason University ("Mason"), an educational institution and agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Federalist Society ("Client"). Mason and Client are referred to individually as " Party" and collectively as "Parties." The Parties mutually agree as follows: I . Services and Fees. Client agrees that Mason shall provide the space and/or services identified on Attachment A (Event Details) in consideration of $1 .00 plus the amount specified in Attachment B (Event Worksheet), which shall be paid by a donor on behalf of the Client. 2. Attachments. Attachments A and Bare hereby incorporated into this Agreement in their entirety. 3. Deposit. Upon execution of this Agreement, Client shall pay Mason a non-refundable deposit (the "Deposit") in the amount specified in Attachment A, which Mason shall apply to the Event's total balance due. Time is of the essence with regard to payment of the Deposit. Client shall deliver the Deposit, along with a signed version of this Agreement, to the following address before any space wi ll be confirmed for the Event: Deposit made payable to: George Mason University-Arlington Campus Attn: Sara Dolan 3351 Fairfax Drive, MSN 5A7 Arlington, VA 22201 4. Publicity. Client shall not use, in its external advertising or marketing programs any data, pictures, name, insignia, trademarks, pictures, or other representation of Mason or its employees except those authorized in writing by Mason in advance. Mason must receive in writing all requests for authorization no later than ten (10) days in advance of the use date. 5. Force Majeure. Mason shall not be responsible for any delay or failure in performance resulting from any cause beyond its control, including, without limitation war, terrorism, strikes, civil disturbances, and acts of God. 6. Limitation of Mason's Liability. Mason, the Commonwealth of Virginia, its officers, agents, and employees shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, or specific damages including, without limitation, lost business profits or revenue. Client's entire remedy and Mason's entire liability will be the payment of actual damages not to exceed the monies paid by Client under this Agreement. This limitation is a critical element of the parties' bargained-for consideration and will be effective even in the event Mason is informed in advance of the possibility of such damages. 7. Liability. To the extent provided by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Mason shall be responsible for the ordinary negligent acts or omissions of its agents and employees causing harm to persons not a party to this Agreement. Client agrees that it shall be responsible for the ordinary negligent acts or omissions of its agents and employees causing harm to persons not a party to this Agreement. Nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 8. Insurance. George Mason University requires all organizations/users who host Events or programs on campus to be insured for liability. Client certifies that they will maintain the insurance coverage during Updated 9-2015 Govt 753 the entire term of the Agreement. Client shall provide a certificate of insurance upon execution of Agreement. 9. Background Investigations. If applicable, Client shall ensure that, prior to the Event, all employees, agents and volunteers who will instruct, accompany, or supervise an Event involving minors, have successfully completed a criminal background investigation, including the National Sex Offender Registry, within the year prior to the Event. By signing this Agreement, Client certifies that only employees, agents, and volunteers who have successfully passed a background investigation within the year prior to the Event will be associated in any way with the Event. Client shall maintain records of such background investigations, and Client shall provide the University upon request documentation sufficient to confirm Client's compliance with this requirement. Client agrees to comply with all requirements of University Policy 2221, Background Investigations. I 0. Assignment. Neither party shall assign or otherwise transfer its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without both parties' prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, or delegation without such consent shall be void. All of the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. 11. Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any provision in this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of such right. Should any portion of this Agreement be declared invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such portion is deemed severable from the Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain fully valid and enforceable. 12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements with respect to the subject matter herein. This Agreement can be modified or amended only by a writing signed by all of the parties. 13. Compliance with Laws. It is the Client's sole responsibility to be knowledgeable of and to comply with any and all local, state, and federal rules, regulations and ordinances that might be applicable as a result of the Client's event. 14. Remedies. If Client breaches this Agreement, in addition to any other rights or remedies, Mason may terminate this Agreement without prior notice. 15. Cancellation. Should Client cancel the Event for any reason or fail to conduct the Event for any reason, Mason shall retain any deposit received. The Client shall also be liable for any costs incurred by Mason in scheduling the Event. In addition, Mason reserves the right to terminate facility reservations for any Event if it determines the activity, the facility equipment or furnishings could be damaged as a result of the Event, or if it determines that the Event could endanger the health and safety of patrons, interfere with the mission of the University, or infringe on the rights ofothers. 16. Status of Parties. The relationship of Mason and Client under this Agreement is solely that of independent contractors. Neither party shall be considered to be an employee or agent of the other except for those purposes specifically enumerated in this Agreement, nor shall anything contained in this Agreement be construed to create any partnership or joint venture between the parties. Mason does not sponsor, endorse, or make any express or implied warranties for Client. 2 754 17. Certification. The signatory for Client certifies that he or she is an authorized agent to sign on behalf of Client, and assents to abide by the terms of this Agreement. 18. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 19. Termination. Mason may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving written notice to Client no less than 90 days before such termination is to take effect. In such event, Mason shall return the deposit, minus any expenses incurred by Mason up to such termination. 20. Non-Discrimination. Client agrees not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, or disability. 21. Special Accommodations. If Client or customers of Client require any special accommodations for the Event, Client shall notify Mason in writing at least 30 days before the date of the Event. 22. Inclement Weather. Mason shall not be liable if the Event is not held due to closure of Mason or other reasons resulting from inclement weather including, without limitation: snow, sleet, ice, flooding, hurricane, tornado, and other such forces of nature. Should Mason not be able to host the Event, Mason shall make reasonable efforts to reschedule the Event for another time that is amenable to both parties. If Mason cannot reschedule the Event for any reason, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated, and Mason shall not be responsible for any damages arising from such termination. 23. The Client shall be responsible forthe safety and conduct of its trainers, participants, employees, agents, and volunteers and their compliance with the University and Commonwealth of Virginia rules and regulations regarding the use of the facilities. It is the responsibility of the Client to communicate the terms of this Agreement to its staff, volunteers, participants, and representatives. 24. The Client shall make a reasonable effort to maintain areas used in good condition, with reasonable wear and tear expected. The Client agrees to pay for all damages to the University's property, which arises out of Client's use of space. Mason reserves the right to charge a cleaning fee for spaces that require excessive cleaning. 25. This section is only applicable to Agreements that include the use of Mason facilities. a. The Client agrees to notify the University immediately of any safety concerns, hazards or conditions affecting the health, welfare, or safety of participants or the public. b. The Client agrees to be aware of and abide by fire safety regulations and procedures, including the proper exit procedures, room capability, and room setup requirements. c. Classrooms, cafeterias, and other non-conference space are available on an "as-is" basis only. Upon vacating a classroom, cafeteria, or other non-conference space, Client shall return the room's moveable fixtures to their original position and remove unreasonable amounts of trash and/or food waste from the room. d. Public areas on campus used by Client may not be utilized in a manner that disrupts classes or other Mason functions. Public areas cannot be reserved for Client's exclusive use. Occupied areas cannot be cleared for Client's exclusive use. e. Any equipment, which the Client requires that has not been contracted for in the Agreement and which is not readily available at Mason will be acquired at Client's expense. ACCEPTED AND AGREED: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY 3 755 BY: Una M. Murphy Director of Administration and Operations George Mason University Arlington Campus Date CLIENT BY: [Name of signatoryJ Date The Federalist Society Address City/State/Zip Telephone SSN/FEIN 4 756 Attachment A Event Details I. Name and description of Event: The Federalist Society Event 2. Site. George Mason University Arlington Campus located at 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 3. Date of Event(s). The Event will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 4. Scope of Work, The work to be performed by Mason is described in the following list: a. b. c. d. 5. Mason will provide Client with contract with terms Mason will collect the contract from Client and process it in a timely manner Mason will provide Client use of university spaces as outlined in this contact foruse during designated dates and times Mason will provide only agreed upon services as outlined in this contract Food Service: (g!Food Service is .wll.being arranged for or provided as part of this contract. D 6. Catering services are being provided by Sodexho as part of a separate contract. Space Allocation: 0This Agreement does .wll.include the use of Mason Facilities l&I The space allocated to your event is as follows: Founders Hall Auditorium (134) Founders Hall TV/Film Studio 7. Parking: !&!Parking is .wll.being arranged for or provided as part of this contract. 0Parking services are provided by Standard Parking Corporation. Mason Office ofEvents Management will make reasonable efforts to work with Standard Parking Corporation to provide a delineation of services if requested by the client. Parking for the event will be allowed in the George Mason University Fairfax Campus Parking Lots as follows: 8. Deposit: Client shall pay Mason a 0% non-refundable deposit (the "Deposit") in the amount of $ 0 upon execution of this Agreement. This Deposit shall be applied to the actual total costs of this program unless forfeited. Time is of the essence with regard to the payment of the Deposit. 5 757 Client shall deliver the Deposit along with a signed version of this Agreement to the following address before any space will be confirmed for the Event: Made Payable to: George Mason University-Arlington Campus Attn: Sara Dolan 3351 Fairfax Drive, MSN SA 7 Arlington, VA 2220 I 9. Indirect costs: An indirect cost charge of 7% will be added to the total expenses. This charge covers utilities; depreciation of buildings and equipment; facility maintenance; and other administrative fees. I 0. Coordination of Services: [81coordination of services is WU.included in this Agreement. D Client has contracted with the Mason to provide coordination services for the price of: A total estimated cost of$ (please note that total cost is an estimate, and is subject to change). Please see Attachment B Event Budget Worksheet for an estimate of vendor fees and travel expenses. All amounts due Mason shall be paid no later than 30 days upon receipt of a final invoice from the Mason Office of Events Management. All prices are subject to change in the sole discretion of Mason. 11. Exclusions: The following goods and services have specifically not been provided in this Agreement: • • • • • • Transportation to or from airports, Metro and train stations, bus depots, or other forms ofmass transportation; transportation to or from events held off-campus; and/or transportation to or from events held on campus. Payment for or reimbursement of fees charged to Client during off-campus excursions or excursions to other non-Fairfax campus Mason sites. Provision of office supplies or office services. Use or provision ofresources, facilities, goods, and services not listed specifically hereinare understood by all parties to be excluded from this agreement. Client understands that a coordinator is not assigned to the event on a full-time basis. Camp housing 6 758 Attachment B Event Budget Worksheet Name: The Federalist Society Date(s): September 6, 2017 (rehearsal) and September 7, 2017 Contact: Phone: Indirect Fee: WAIVED Space Rental 1 day $1 ,160.00 $1 ,160.00 Founders Hall Auditorium (flat rate) 1 day $1 ,160.00 $1 ,160.00 Founders Hall Film Studio 1 hour $100.00 $100.00 Founders Hall Auditorium (rehearsal) Security Fees Police Officers 16 x 4 hours $44.00 $2,816.00 Police Cadets 6 x 4 hours $14.00 $336.00 $1,525.00 $1,525.00 Pedestrian Barricade 500 ft Parking and Event Staff Parking Attendants 3 x 4 hours $25.00 $300.00 Event Staff Wednesday (rehearsal) 1 x 5 hours $25.00 $125.00 Event Staff Thursday 2 x 5 hours $25.00 $250.00 Resources Pipe and Drape 8 Panel $25.00 $400.00 $8,172.00 Subtotal $572.04 Indirect Cost 7% TOTAL $8,744.04 Estimated Budget Total Total before Deposit: $ 8,744.04 Deposit (due by): $WAIVED Balance after Deposit: $ 8,744.04 **All prices are estimates and subject to change. 7 759 Elizabeth I Woodley From: Sent: To: Subject: Henry N Butler Wednesday, September 06, 2017 9:21 AM Leonard A. Leo FW: Scalia Law FedSoc Event This Thursday fyi Onward and Upward! Henry Henry N. Butler Dean and Professor of Law Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 703.993.8644 hnbutler@gmu.edu LEARN. CHALLENGE. LEAD. MASON LAW: http://www.law.gmu.edu/ Dean Butler's Executive Assistant is Kim Gallagher KgallalO@gmu.edu 703.993.1607 Notice: The Commonwealth of Virginia claims the right to monitor messages sent to and from this address at any time, without notice, and without my permission. In addition, messages sent to and from this address may be subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. For any non-GMU matters, you may reach me at henrvnbutler@gmail.com. From: Angel Cabrera Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:57 AM To: Henry N Butler Cc: ; Frank Neville; Jennifer Wagner Davis; Annamaria L Nields Subject: Re: Scalia Law FedSoc Event This Thursday Thank you for letting me know, Dean Butler, and congratulations, on securing a top-level government official speaker for the FedSoc chapter at Mason. Please convey to Sec. DeVos my regards and my apologies that I can't personally welcome her to campus as I will be attending a Federal Reserve Bank board meeting in Baltimore tonight and tomorrow. Regards, -Angel 1 760 Angel Cabrera President, George Mason University Follow me on Twitter at: @CabreraAngel My blog: http://president.gmu.edu/blog/ FASTER FARTHER THE CAMPAIGN fOR GEO'AGE MASON UNIVERSITY > > > > > > > > fa.sterfarther.gmu.edu > Please note that all email correspondence related to public business is subject to disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. On Sep 6, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Henry N Butler wrote: -· Thank you! This is great news. What a tremendous honor for Scalia Law and GMU. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Associate Dean Nields if you need any assistance. I'm sure our FedSoc chapter will continue to thrive under your leadership. Thank.you! Onward and Upward! HNB Henry N. Butler Professor and Dean Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University 3301 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 HNButler@GMU.EDU 703-993-8644 (0) 224-330-0540 (C) @gmail.com> wrote: On Sep 6, 2017, at 8:15 AM, Dean Butler, The Scalia Law Federalist Society is excited to inform you that we have extended an invitation to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and she has accepted. The Secretary will be giving a presentation at the Arlington campus this Thursday 2 761 around noon in Founders Hall. This is a private event sponsored by the Scalia Law Federalist Society and we're restricting attendance to currently enrolled Scalia Law students. Thank you, 3 762