Georgia university regents pause search for new chancellor
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By JEFF AMY
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Associated Press
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Thursday, April 22, 2021
ATLANTA (AP) - The regents who oversee Georgia’s 26 universities and colleges said Thursday that they are pausing a search for a new leader, making it likely that the system will choose an interim leader if outgoing Chancellor Steve Wrigley retires on time at the end of June.
The move comes amid public opposition to the prospect that former Republican governor and U.S. agriculture secretary Sonny Perdue might be named to lead the 340,000-student system.
“We value the input received from faculty, staff, students, and community leaders throughout this process and want to ensure we meet the expectations of this challenging, yet critically important time in higher education,” the 19-member board said in a statement attributed to all of them. ”As we pause to reflect and determine our next steps, please be assured we remain dedicated to our vision of creating a more educated Georgia.”