Tims, Odera to leave Tulane Campus Health
February 16, 2022
Scott Tims, assistant vice president for campus health, will step down from his role at Tulane University at the end of February, a university spokesman said.
Lilian Odera, director of the counseling center, will also be departing from her role and the university by the end of the month.
“We are grateful for their service to the Tulane community and wish them the very best as they pursue other professional opportunities,” said Mike Strecker, assistant vice president for communications.
In a written comment, Strecker said a national search for candidates will begin soon. Jinaki Flint and Joel Muller will lead the Counseling Center on an interim basis.
According to Strecker, Tulane will announce an interim assistant vice president for campus health imminently.
“We are confident in the dedicated teams at Campus Health to continue to provide excellent care and support to Tulane students during this transition,” Strecker said.
Rachel Rubinstein • Apr 24, 2022 at 1:54 pm
I worked for Scott Tims as a student when he was director of the Well and found him to be a horrible boss who frequently engaged in gas lighting behavior of student and staff. Would agree with ideas on private and trash them in front of leadership. Totally unhealthy guy who was supposed to be an advocate for healthy living. Kudos to hullabaloo for exposing these abuses and prompting positive change
Former Staff Member • Feb 18, 2022 at 9:46 am
Well done, Hullabaloo. When the senior leadership as well as HR tried to bury the experiences of dozens and dozens of staff members over the years, you shed the light on the truth. Unfortunately, what can be expected is that the remaining leadership will blame you (the hullabaloo) and current/former staff and will continue to ignore and deny the toxic work environment that has been created under their leadership and impedes the quality of care on campus. Just watch. There could not be a more ineffective practice as a leader than the refusal to take responsibility and to continue pointing fingers. Dozens of highly trained healthcare professionals and clinicians could not make this shit up – nor would they. This leadership team “manages” because they do not know how to lead. If you want to motivate people, BELIEVE in them, VALUE them, and LISTEN to them. Rather than doing this, the norm is to chastise, criticize, gaslight, manipulate, and control. Could there be anything less motivating? This is a great first step but this probably isn’t over. Even more dramatic change is needed for students to get the care they need and deserve. New Orleans is a small town and the healthcare community is smaller. No one is going to work for Campus Health – the word is out.
And furthermore, exceptional student reporting and advocacy for better care should be celebrated! Great job kids.
Current Staff • Feb 17, 2022 at 3:52 pm
I applaud the Hullabaloo for outstanding reporting. This is a positive outcome. Unfortunately, this toxic environment was enabled by a Vice President who remains in place and the potential of history repeating itself is all too real. For real tangible change in the student experience, both Porter and Woodley should step down. They both contributed to and fostered the environment that led to this mess.
current campus health staff • Feb 17, 2022 at 7:32 pm
i personally think all of senior leadership within campus health should step down or at least be investigated. if the directors aren’t going to change their behavior either, then it’s really pointless. removing Scott is definitely a step in the right direction, but we need accountability at every level of leadership within campus health.
Still Standing • Feb 17, 2022 at 1:36 pm
Thank you Hullabaloo for the 2nd part of this story. Many lives have been negatively impacted by the climate that has been allowed to grow and fester. This includes Scott Tims and Lilian Odera.
I hope similar changes are happening in Human Resources. Based on the numerous comments, it’s apparent HR had the opportunity to get in front of this and change the narrative. This is a prime example of how HR works. You cannot represent the body against itself. HR dis charged with protecting Tulane the body, not the individual faculty or staff member.
Thankful Student • Feb 17, 2022 at 11:04 am
Thank you to the entire hullabaloo staff for not only the initial article, but the subsequent journalism as well. The pressure put on Campus health by the student body, former staffers, and the writers of the Hullabaloo made this possible. This is the best thing that could have happened for the continued improvement of patient care at Tulane. The replacements will be important, as more yes-men would start this whole cycle again
thankful staff member • Feb 17, 2022 at 10:30 am
Thank you for your hard work, Hullabaloo staff. This is a step in the right direction, and it may have never happened without your contribution.