Firing of Southern Illinois U. Chancellor Outrages Faculty Members

The Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University has fired the chancellor of the Carbondale campus, Jo Ann E. Argersinger, calling her a divisive force during her 11 months in the position.

The firing has outraged faculty members, who say she has been a strong advocate for them and their campus.

The stage for the firing was set when the university's president, Ted Sanders, complained that Ms.

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