MIAMI — Gov. Rick Scott called on Thursday for the president of Florida A&M University to be suspended until the completion of a criminal investigation into the death of a marching band member who collapsed in November, possibly after a hazing-related beating.

Governor Scott made the decision after investigators looking into the death of the band member, Robert Champion, came across possible fraud and misconduct involving university personnel, said the university’s board chairman, Solomon Badger. He said Mr. Scott did not provide details but thought it best that President James H. Ammons temporarily step down until the investigation was concluded.

“The mere fact that there is possible fraud out there, he feels that it is in the interest of everyone concerned that the president step aside,” Mr. Badger said. “It didn’t seem like such an unfair request. It is an unpopular request, I tell you that.”