University of Illinois Chancellor Apologizes for Clout-Based Admissions Scandal
Published by Julia Volkovah under on 4:35 PM
No plans to resign, however, Chancellor Richard Herman says
By Jodi S. Cohen
Chicago Tribune
August 12, 2009
University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman apologized Tuesday for his role in a far-reaching admissions scandal but said he has no plans to resign.
"I am sorry for my role in this without a doubt," he said in a brief interview with the Tribune, among his first public remarks since a state commission concluded last week that he acted unethically in admitting subpar but well-connected students. "My intention is to work toward creating a new [admissions] process." ...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-u-of-i-clout-herman-12-aug12,0,4626812.story
By Jodi S. Cohen
Chicago Tribune
August 12, 2009
University of Illinois Chancellor Richard Herman apologized Tuesday for his role in a far-reaching admissions scandal but said he has no plans to resign.
"I am sorry for my role in this without a doubt," he said in a brief interview with the Tribune, among his first public remarks since a state commission concluded last week that he acted unethically in admitting subpar but well-connected students. "My intention is to work toward creating a new [admissions] process." ...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-u-of-i-clout-herman-12-aug12,0,4626812.story