CT State Colleges: Chancellor Resigns Amid Investigation

0:00It's April 30th. This is Hartford News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey, with the story. The Connecticut State College's and university system, just 15 years old, keeps cycling through chancellors with drama. Last week, interim leader John Maducco resigned amid an investigation into a policy violation complaint. He's the latest in a line of short tenures marked by controversy since the system formed in 2011. Other leaders faced their own heat. First president Robert Kennedy quit after one year over unauthorized raises, totaling $250,000 to his team. Gregory Gray lasted two years before no confidence votes from faculty, over $2 million spent on consultants, and a block college closure. Mark O'Jockian served five steady years until retirement, though his student focused merger plan drew faculty backlash. Much chunks step down last year after probes revealed lavish spending on meals and rides with public funds.

1:01He still pulls a $442,000 salary as an advisor until June, then shifts to faculty at Western Connecticut State, university via settlement. Now, General Counsel Karen Bufkin is acting leader while the Board of Regents plans a national search for permanent chancellors starting fall 20. 26. Vice-chair Juanita James will lead it with support from other regions, aiming for stability during this busy time for students and staff. Former Chancellor O'Jockian calls it, unfortunate, but proof the system's checks and balances work, holding leaders accountable for public and student.