The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Academic Assembly voted last night not to ask Multicultural Affairs Director Mark Bagley for his resignation.

Sixteen representatives voted against requesting his dismissal from USG, and three representatives were in favor of it.

"This really showed everyone besides four people thought this was ridiculous," Foulke said. "[USG Vice President] Luke Adams and I look forward to completing our term with Mark Bagley at our side."

The legislation, co-sponsored by College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Sen. Sara Yerger and College of the Liberal Arts Sen. Ashley Harris, was drafted in response to Bagley's "unprofessional and hostile demeanor."

The legislation named a Sept. 27 assembly meeting when Bagley allegedly "insinuated that the assembly supported racism." It also referred to an informal meeting last Wednesday night when Bagley used foul language in a conversation with Harris and USG Academic Assembly President Mark Levin.

Yerger said the legislation was not a personal vendetta but a response to Bagley's aggressive and hurtful manner. "I have noticed his unprofessionalism, and I am very uncomfortable working in the [USG] office while Mark Bagley is there," she said.

The majority of Academic Assembly representatives did not see how removing Bagley from his position would aid USG.

"You can't impeach a person you don't like," College of Education representative Andrea Harding said. "Mark has made great strides."

Two hours of open student forum were exclusively dedicated to discussing Levin's letter that asked for an apology and resignation from Bagley. About 23 students addressed the forum in Bagley's defense.

"Mark has made wonders for the perception of USG," Black Caucus President Ed Smith said. "And you are going to ask him to apologize for bending over backwards?"

Bagley said he was relieved at the outcome and encouraged by all the people who supported him.

"I am constantly amazed at the lows and highs of humanity," Bagley said. "I am so happy and so encouraged that this is over."

One theme was apparent throughout last night's debate over the disagreement between Levin and Bagley: USG members are sick of the internal discord.

"I don't really want to feel drama anymore," School of Information Sciences and Technology Sen. Rishi Das said. "I'm seeing drama occurring, and I am seeing assembly on the first page [of The Daily Collegian], and we are being recognized for things other than our projects."