CSCU Appoints New Interim Chancellor Amid Sexual Harassment Scandals
The Board of Regents has appointed former State Comptroller Natalie Braswell as the interim chancellor for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. This leadership change follows the abrupt departure of former interim chancellor O. John Maduko and the placement of the system's general counsel on administrative leave. The general counsel is under review following allegations that she dismissed complaints regarding explicit messages sent by Maduko to an employee. Faculty at Eastern and Southern Connecticut State Universities have voted no confidence in the system's leadership, citing deep dissatisfaction. Amidst these scandals, the new interim board chair has expressed a commitment to acknowledging past failures to restore the system's focus on providing affordable…
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