By Michael Walsh
Karl Krapek, chairman of the Connecticut State University System Board of Trustees, resigned last week through a letter sent to Governor Dannel Malloy.
Krapek, a 16-year member of the board, announces his resignation in the midst of the search for a new CSUS chancellor. David Carter, the current chancellor, announced his future plans for retirement last semester. Discussion of requirements for a new chancellor came up at Monday’s CCSU faculty senate meeting.
Krapek’s letter informs Governor Malloy that his resignation is to allow Malloy the ability to move forward with new appointments which are expected to be announced soon.
The CSUS board of trustees has come under fire as of late. Accused of spending too much money and giving salary increases some have called unnecessary, the board also was criticized for the firing of Southern Connecticut State University President Cheryl Norton without reason.
Krapek was named chairman of the board in 2009 by Governor M. Jodi Rell.