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East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton to step down
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UNC System, ECU trustees announce formation of chancellor search committee
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Lawyer who obtained security video of ECU interim chancellor claimed to be working for legislative leaders
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Why are there so few female vice-chancellors?
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Wheless Partners Finds 14th President for Wichita State - Hunt Scanlon Media
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East Carolina chancellor's departure prompts internal criticism of system board chair
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The East Carolinian, April 27, 1982 - ECU Digital Collections
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Search firm refund raises questions about incentives for third parties who help hire higher ed executives
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