September 11, 1998

U. of North Dakota Chief Resigns Under Pressure From State Board

PETER SCHMIDT

By PETER SCHMIDT

The president of the University of North Dakota, Kendall L. Baker, announced his resignation last month, in response to renewed criticism of his performance by members of the State Board of Higher Education.

At a press conference, Mr. Baker said leaving the university, which he has led for six years, was "not what I would have chosen." But the latest criticisms of his work by board members, he

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