September 13, 2002

Chairman's Appointment Spurs 3 Departures

Three vice presidents resigned from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey last month, after the naming of a controversial figure to lead the institution's board.

Stuart D. Cook, the president, said in an e-mail message sent to employees and students that the vice presidents had resigned "to pursue other professional opportunities." They are James A. Archibald, senior vice president for administration and finance; John C. Ekarius, vice president for government and