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CU regents to vote on Benson next week
BOULDER (AP) — University of Colorado faculty in Boulder have voted against supporting Bruce Benson to be the next president of the CU system.
The Boulder Faculty Assembly voted 40-4 today to reject a resolution supporting Benson.
Regents plan to vote Wednesday on Benson’s appointment. A search committee appointed by regents named Benson the sole finalist for the post in late January.
Opponents have voiced concerns over his lack of an advanced degree, his past as a Republican fundraiser, and the oil and gas company founder’s commitment to CU’s climate research.
Benson has said he would focus on fundraising at CU. The school’s funding has dwindled amid state budget woes. He has said his political activities are over.
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