COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — The Texas A&M University System parted ways in September with Mark A. Welsh III, who served as president. Welsh stepped down following a viral video confrontation over course content and the firing of a professor. Welsh's original employment agreement was set to end December 12, 2028.
15 ABC submitted a request to get the Separation Agreement between both parties.
Here is some of the key information provided in the document:
• Severance Payment:
The University System agreed to pay Welsh $3,547,420.65 as a lump sum payment, subject to taxes and deductions
• Legal Representation:
The University System agrees to request Attorney General representation for Welsh in any lawsuits arising from his official acts as President
• Indemnification:
System will indemnify Welsh for acts within his official capacity as President, subject to Texas law
• Review Period:
Welsh had 21 days to review the agreement and 7 days to revoke after signing
Hundreds of Texas A&M University students gathered to say goodbye to President Mark Welsh on his final day leading the university.
The university named Tommy Williams the interim president of Texas A&M University on Oct. 3. A few days later, he shared a message about search efforts to find a permanent president.
"The committee is expected to begin stakeholder input in the coming weeks," said the statement.
The next meeting for the Board of Regents is listed as November 12.