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Chancellor Montemagno speaks during his strawman plan for SIU’s future programs Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 in the Student Center Auditorium.

From the Daily Egyptian:

SIU’s Office of Internal Audit, Compliance and Ethics on Thursday opened two inquiries related to the hirings of Chancellor Carlo Montemagno’s daughter and son-in-law, as well as searches involving previous coworkers.

The decision by SIU President Randy Dunn comes after the Daily Egyptian on Tuesday reported the hiring of Melissa and Jeffrey Germain into university jobs created for them, that they never formally applied for, and that were never advertised, documents show.

“The information that’s been reported certainly presents a set of facts that is appropriate to examine,” said Dunn, who said he first learned many of the details of the hirings and searches from the Daily Egyptian article.

SIU president launches ethics inquiry into chancellor for hiring family

February 13, 2018 A.J.Zimm

From the Daily Egyptian: SIU’s Office of Internal Audit, Compliance and Ethics on Thursday opened two inquiries related to the hirings of Chancellor Carlo Montemagno’s daughter and son-in-law, as well as searches involving previous coworkers. The decision by SIU President Randy Dunn comes after the Daily Egyptian on Tuesday reported the hiring of Melissa and Jeffrey Germain into university jobs…

Cheerleaders: SIU administration hiding us during national anthem

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 A.J.Zimm

SIU cheerleaders who began protesting during the national anthem during the football season say that the administration is now trying to hide them at other sporting events. From the Daily Egyptian: The incident took place three weeks after Hunt and sophomore cheerleaders Czarina Tinker and Alaysia Brandy knelt in protest during the national anthem before a football game against Northern…

Africana Studies elimination delayed; taskforce created

November 16, 2017 A.J.Zimm

As the SIUC community continues to grapple with the potential impacts of the proposed university re-organization, Chancellor Carlo Montemagno announced that the decision to eliminate the Africana Studies degree program will be deferred for a year. In July, university officials proposed eliminating the Africana Studies bachelor’s degree as part of the Financial Sustainability Plan that was presented to the SIU…

SIUC chancellor’s reorganization plan brings questions, concerns

November 16, 2017 A.J.Zimm

As new SIUC Chancellor Carlo Montemagno began his tenure at Carbondale earlier this fall, he proposed a dramatic re-organization of the campus’ degree programs. Since that announcement, students and faculty across campus weighed in through town halls, many voicing concerns about the proposal, especially graduate students as many teaching positions would likely be eliminated. On Tuesday, the Faculty Senate voted…

Open letter to Chancellor Carlo Montemagno

August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 KWins

An open letter from the President of SIUC BAG to the new SIUC Chancellor Montemagno.