Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees has released its 2024–25 evaluation of outgoing Interim President Timothy Beard. The results show a sharply divided set of assessments. Some trustees praised Beard for stability, legislative wins, and research growth. Others criticized his leadership, accountability, and performance. The evaluation, completed by ten named trustees and two anonymous respondents, gives a complex portrait of Beard’s year in charge. Overview of the Survey The evaluation ran from July 15 to July 29, 2025. Trustees rated Beard on four areas: annual goals, strategic and academic leadership, performance-based funding metrics, and major accomplishments. Ratings ranged from Poor to Superior. Open-ended
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