State orders Florida Atlantic University to restart presidential search after investigation

After months of back and forth between Florida Atlantic University and Florida education officials, the state has ordered the university to reboot its presidential search following an investigation by the university system.

Julie Leftheris, inspector general of the university system, presented her final report to the governors during a meeting Thursday.

“Our review found areas in which the FAU presidential search was out of compliance with state law and board of governors regulations,” Leftheris said.

The report alleged several violations by the FAU search committee.