Hocking President Ousted

The board of Hocking College voted Friday to end the presidency of Ron Erickson that day, The Columbus Dispatch reported. While board members did not discuss the rationale behind their decision, Erickson had predicted the outcome. He has accused the board of trying to micromanage the two-year Ohio college. Board members previously said they were surprised that Erickson went public with his criticisms. The relationship between Erickson and the board seemed doomed from the start, as even the search that resulted in his hiring was contested.