Bethune-Cookman University's Board of Trustees was supposed to meet with the outgoing president Wednesday to talk about what steps to take next.

  • Bethune-Cookman University board was supposed to meet over president's resignation
  • School remains tight-lipped over resignation and next steps
  • Alumni Association wants interim president from outside the school

The university has remained tight-lipped about the early resignation of President Edison Jackson, not responding to media requests so far.

By Wednesday afternoon, no one with the university confirmed where that meeting was held, or what they talked about.

That’s leaving a lot of unanswered questions about who will lead the university.

"It's about the legacy for me, because that legacy has allowed me to live the good life," said alumnus Percy Williamson, "And I want legacy to be available to those who are coming behind me."

Some students and alumni have been pushing for Dr. Jackson's exit.

"There has been some serious mismanagement in the fiscal area," said Williamson. 

Last month, the Associated Press reported that tax documents showed the university had severe annual losses.

The documents showed a loss of more than $17 million.

"I don't want to go out and tell people everything is OK when I don't know it, and in order for us to know it, a forensic audit will take care of it," said Williamson.

Then there was the controversy over the project to build a new dorm that will end up costing the school over $300 million over several decades.

"Misuse no, because everything is for the empowerment and the uplifting of the university. So in order for your university to grow, you have to provide more opportunities and better conditions for your students," said Jamaruz Thompkins, graduate student.

Thompkins said it's not President Jackson's character, and he's a good mentor.

"He's a good guy, a very noble guy. I'll always support him, I love him," said Thompkins.

The alumni group said they want an external candidate for the interim president, and someone with administrative experience.

Thompkins said they had not received word via email or officially from the university about the president's position.