Tuesday, May 19, 2009

DR. MANUEL PACHECO NAMED INTERIM NMSU PRESIDENT

The Board of Regents of NMSU unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Manuel T. Pacheco as New Mexico State University's new interim President at a special meeting held today.

At age 67, Dr.Pacheco will take the helm on June 1st and will receive a base salary of $325,000 which includes use of the President's residence near the University Golf Course. His contract is for one year and will be expire upon appointment of the permanent President.

Under the agreement of Dr. Pacheco's hire, he will not be able to apply for the NMSU President and he has expressed no desire to apply.

Interim President Dr.Waded Cruzado, will be returning to her prior position as the University's Executive Vice President and Provost. In resuming her old positions will now allow her, if she desires to apply for the permanent President position.

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