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HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and State Rep. Seth Bronko, House Ranking Member of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, released the following statement in response to an announcement from the Board of Regents that Terrence Cheng will step down as chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and University system:
“Given the well-deserved controversy over Terrence Cheng’s flagrant — if not infamous — spending abuses, and the systemwide revolt by staff against his leadership, his departure as chancellor is long overdue. Public trust has been shattered, and a change was needed so the system can begin to rebuild. Unfortunately, students, parents, and taxpayers won’t be able to move on so easily, as Mr. Cheng will remain on the payroll as a ‘strategic advisor’ for the final year of his contract. Going forward, the Board of Regents must ensure that contracts for this position prioritize the interests of the state — and that far stronger oversight is finally put in place.”
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