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Arizona regents meet March 14 to deal with UA finance issues, appoint chair

John Arnold, the executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, speaks to the board about the financial challenges facing the University of Arizona.

John Arnold, the executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, speaks to the board about the financial challenges facing the University of Arizona.

(Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News/File photo)

The Arizona Board of Regents will meet virtually Thursday, March 14, to consider several matters, including a reduction in the salary of the University of Arizona president and officially designating an interim chief financial officer at UA.

Late last year, UArizona found itself with a $177 million budget shortfall, and its chief financial officer resigned. UA President Robert Robbins' salary is expected to be slashed by 10% with other compensation also eliminated.

The board also is scheduled to appoint a new chair to the ABOR among other items, according to a release.

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ABOR

Arizona regents meet March 14 to deal with UA finance issues, appoint chair

John Arnold, the executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, speaks to the board about the financial challenges facing the University of Arizona.

(Bennett Silvyn/Cronkite News/File photo)

John Arnold, the executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents, speaks to the board about the financial challenges facing the University of Arizona.

Posted Wednesday, March 13, 2024 11:40 am

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The Arizona Board of Regents will meet virtually Thursday, March 14, to consider several matters, including a reduction in the salary of the University of Arizona president and officially designating an interim chief financial officer at UA.

Late last year, UArizona found itself with a $177 million budget shortfall, and its chief financial officer resigned. UA President Robert Robbins' salary is expected to be slashed by 10% with other compensation also eliminated.

The board also is scheduled to appoint a new chair to the ABOR among other items, according to a release.

The regents will meet in executive session beginning 8:30 a.m. with the public session set to start at 9:40 a.m., the release stated.

To watch: https://www.azregents.edu/meetings/abor-live

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