SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) Chancellor Nancy Cantor plans to “step away” from oversight of the day-to-day operations at the university on Monday, Oct. 14.
In a message sent to the university community and posted on the SU website, Cantor indicated it is “the best way to ensure a smooth transition and to complete major projects.”
Cantor is preparing to assume the role of chancellor at the Newark campus of Rutgers University in January.
The outgoing chancellor has consulted with Richard Thompson, chairman of the SU board of trustees, about her plans, Cantor said.
Thompson plans to recommend that the board appoint Eric Spina, SU’s current vice chancellor and provost, as interim chancellor to assume oversight of day-to-day operations until chancellor-designate Kent Syverud begins his tenure on Jan. 13.
Spina has agreed to handle the interim role, Cantor said.
Cantor will remain in Syracuse and “actively engaged” with SU until mid-December, she said.
The shift in leadership will afford Cantor “greater time” to assist Syverud in his transition, to handle her own preparations for her transition to Rutgers–Newark, and to fulfill a number of SU-related national speaking obligations in the next couple of months, she said.
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