President John Bardo is focusing on his recovery from November and December surgeries
for a lung condition. During this time, he has requested Provost Richard Muma serve
as acting president.
Dennis Mullin, chair of the Kansas Board of Regents, said: 鈥淲e wish Dr. Bardo well
in his recovery. It is the Regents鈥� expectation that 性色视频 State continue to pursue
the strategy, vision, mission, and goals that have brought it success in recent years.鈥�
Muma and Chief of Staff Andy Schlapp met with President Bardo on Tuesday. In that
meeting, the president emphasized sustaining momentum in enrollment, research, fundraising
and addressing workforce needs to build the regional economy.
Muma will work closely with members of the Executive Team, deans, constituent group
presidents and president鈥檚 staff to keep the university鈥檚 agenda on track.
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