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The Windsor University Faculty Association is questioning the legitimacy of Monday’s decision by the Board of Governors to appoint Provost Douglas Kneale as interim president.

Kneale will take over July 1 while the board continues its search for a permanent replacement for current president Alan Wildeman. Wildeman had announced a year ago his intention to depart after completing his term June 30.

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“There’s growing consternation on campus among faculty that we haven’t heard a thing for a year now,” said WUFA president Jeff Noonan, who added faculty are “shocked” over the appointment.

“The Board of Governors has made a decision to appoint an interim president with no explanation to faculty, the student body and the broader community.

“We have no issue with the individual appointed, but it’s an issue of transparency and governance.”

Noonan said there’s concern about not having a president in place at a time when the university has been building momentum, hiring new faculty and enhancing its image nationally.