Rothman's Fate Decided in UW System Meeting

0:00University of Wisconsin's system president, J. Rothman, faces a possible firing tonight during a closed-door regions meeting at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight. Time. He's held the top job for just over four years, leading the 165,000-student network of campuses. This vote comes five days after reports surface that Regions urged him to resign or get terminated. Rothman refused in letters, demanding to know his wrongs. Rothman shared a performance review with feedback on leadership, stressing the need for clearer vision, but they kept specifics under wraps. Republicans controlling the state legislature slammed the secrecy as unacceptable. Assembly Chair David Murphy said Rothman deserves straight answers on loss confidence. Throughout his tenure, he's juggled declining enrolments closing eight branches, pro-Palestinian protests, and lobbying for more state aid amid. Federal cuts. Rothman, a former law firm CEO with no higher-ed background, struck a controversial deal last year, freezing diversity hires for funding and raises.

1:02That drew heat from Democratic governor, Tony Evers. Now, UW-Madison's chancellor exits in May for Columbia's presidency. His $600,943 contract allows firing without cause or appeal, just six months notice to transition out. Regions deliberate, the system's future leadership stays front and center. Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.