Governor distances herself from dismissals of chancellors at UPR.

University of Puerto Rico President Zayira Jordán Conde

By THE STAR STAFF

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón stated on Wednesday that she does not intervene in decisions made by the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) regarding its chancellors, following questions concerning recent departures at several campuses within the university system.

“No, I read about it just like you did. Those are decisions made by the university,” González Colón told members of the press. “I do not intervene in that. I am unaware of what the plan is -- right? -- or what developments are going to take place at the university.”

The governor’s reaction came after she was asked about allegations that UPR President Zayira Jordán Conde had gathered several chancellors and subsequently presented them with letters of resignation for their signature.

González Colón declined to speculate on what the next step would be within the UPR, maintaining that she is unaware of the plan to be implemented at the institution. Her response was limited to distancing herself from the decisions adopted by the university leadership.

The governor offered no further comments regarding administrative management at the campuses or concerning potential new appointments. She also made it clear that the process falls exclusively within the purview of the UPR.