Slap, Haddad Statement on CSCU System Leadership Update

HARTFORD – Today, Chairs of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, State Senator Derek Slap (D-West Hartford) and State Representative Gregg Haddad (D-Mansfield) issued a joint statement on the Board of Regents’ announcement that they will not extend Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng’s contract, which ends June 30, 2026.

“We understand and appreciate the Board of Regents’ decision. As they look for a new leader, we believe strongly that it is important to prioritize student outcomes, meet the needs of a rapidly changing workforce, and act as good stewards of state resources. The system needs stability and the stakes are high. Higher Education is the largest economic engine in Connecticut, so our economy and future of many students will be impacted by whoever the Board chooses as the next leader.”