Ohio State president Ted Carter has reportedly resigned from his position at the university after disclosing an inappropriate relationship to the board of trustees, first reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
“The Board was surprised and disappointed to learn of this matter and takes the situation and its potential impact on the university very seriously,” said Ohio State board of trustees chair John Zeiger in a letter accepting Carter’s resignation. “We respect your decision and appreciate your cooperation in supporting an orderly leadership transition.”
The university said in its statement that the relationship involved someone who was seeking public resources to supports a personal business venture.
Carter took over in January 2024 for former OSU president Kristina Johnson, who stepped down in May 2023 after just two years in the position. Carter made a statement following the news of his resignation.
“For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as president of The Ohio State University. I disclosed to the board of trustees that I made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership,” Carter said. “I believe we have made much progress during my time at Ohio State, and I’m sorry I’m not able to remain your president longer. The students, faculty and staff at this university are among the very best in the world, and the Education for Citizenship 2035 strategic plan has Ohio State poised to succeed for years to come.”
