2 NMSU president finalists resigned past posts
Posted at: 10/28/2009 1:11 PM
| Updated at: 10/28/2009 2:57 PM
By: HEATHER CLARK, Associated Press Writer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Two of five finalists who hope to become New Mexico State University's next president resigned from universities in Illinois and North Carolina in the wake of separate scandals.
Former University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman resigned that post last week after concerns over special attention the school paid to politically connected applicants.
Former North Carolina State University Chancellor James Oblinger stepped down June 8 in the wake of a federal investigation into the hiring of former North Carolina first lady Mary Easley at the university.
The director of NMSU's search advisory committee, Del Archuleta, says committee members were aware of the resignations by both men.
He says the members were satisfied with their explanations and also looked at their careers.
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