Nicholas Akinkuoye, vice president of academic affairs, did not get his contract with San Jose City College renewed for the 2012-2013 school year.

President Barbara Kavalier, who made the decision not to renew Akinkuoye’s contract, refused to comment on why Akinkuoye’s contract was not renewed because she said she is unable to discuss “personnel issues.”

“To my knowledge,” said Charles Heimler, president of the Academic Senate, “he (Akinkuoye) was the only administrator who was not asked to come back.”

Many faculty members, including Heimler and Leslie Rice, English/ESL instructor, said that the frequent change in administration is not good for the school and the students.

Heimler said there is a lack of continuity with the administrators at SJCC, and it is hard to adjust to working with new people.

“The VP of Academic Affairs is not an easy job,” Rice said. “The first year is a year of learning, and new administrators have to learn about all the different divisions and academic programs that are happening here at our school.”

The non-renewal of Akinkuoye’s contract came as a surprise to him, he said.

“This (decision was made) after a very positive comprehensive 360 degree evaluation from my constituents,” Akinkuoye said. “The non-renewal was based solely upon the personal opinion of the president. The decision and recommendation are under review (by the Board of Trustees).”

President Kavalier did not respond to emails regarding what is the future the VP position.