Temple board announces intention to dismiss president
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The board of trustees of Temple University has taken a unanimous vote of no confidence in President Neil Theobald and announced its intention to dismiss him.
The Philadelphia Inquirer (http://bit.ly/29C2XjN ) reports that the announcement came after the board's regular Tuesday meeting.
The action comes less than a month after the removal of provost Hai-Lung Dai amid a $22 million financial aid shortfall.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Board spokesman Kevin Feeley said the decision was "largely based on Theobald's handling of events" surrounding Dai's removal as well as the deficit.
He said the problem was known a year ago when the deficit was $9 million but Theobald allowed it to grow rather than correcting it.
Feeley said the trustees will vote July 21 on dismissing Theobald, who has led the university for 3½ years.
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Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.inquirer.com