Newfoundland & Labrador: Acting president of Memorial University won’t seek top job; vows to fight for school’s autonomy

by E Wayne Ross on August 4, 2008

Globe and Mail: Acting president of Memorial University won’t seek top job; vows to fight for school’s autonomy

The acting president of Memorial University in Newfoundland has officially withdrawn his name as a candidate for the presidency so he can freely defend the university’s autonomy against concerns of political involvement.

Eddy Campbell said yesterday he will continue in his current role and is asking for a meeting with Education Minister Joan Burke to discuss his concerns about keeping the selection process free of interference.