Western New Mexico University has plucked its 16th president from Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
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Western New Mexico University in Silver City has appointed Jose Coll, provost at Western Oregon University, as its 16th president starting July 1, succeeding Joseph Shepard after a turbulent period for the university.
Jose Coll, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Western Oregon University, has been appointed Western New Mexico University’s new president. He starts on July 1. Story soon.
Five current university administrators, including one currently in New Mexico, were named this week as finalists in Western New Mexico University’s presidential search.
Western New Mexico University has announced five finalists in its presidential search, including a New Mexico candidate, with campus visits and public meetings scheduled before regents select the university’s next president on March 17.
Western New Mexico University’s former president, Joseph Shepard, is suing the university and several present and former state officials alleging that they conspired to “destroy his reputation.”
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New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas appeared before Western New Mexico University's Board of Regents on Friday to present a special audit report probing allegations about excessive spending at the university.
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A nascent faculty union at Western New Mexico University overcame a procedural hurdle in seeking recognition of its collective bargaining unit after settling objections by the administration over the unit’s composition last week.
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A nascent faculty union at Western New Mexico University overcame a procedural hurdle in seeking recognition of its collective bargaining unit after settling objections by the administration over the unit’s
After sorting out the Zoom hack, regents went on to effectively void the controversial separation agreement with its previous president.
Note: The $1.9 million payment was made back in January.
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Doing a story like this – about an error etched into a local monument – requires sympathy and humor without victims. Was most grateful to speak with the fellow behind QuoteInvestigator.com for this piece, helping set the record straight without umbrage.
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Former WNMU President Joseph Shepard faces new allegations of diverting public funds for personal benefit. He picked up the phone and talked to me about it.
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Algernon D'Ammassa
