BREAKING: WNMU’s Shepard to resign - Silvercity Daily Press
Dec 20, 2024 · Saying it’s the right thing to do for the university, Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard announced his resignation Friday morning, effective Jan. 15. The university’s Board of Regents approved a termination of his contract as president, replacing it with one that appoints Shepard to the faculty.
After a year of scrutiny, Joseph Shepard to resign as WNMU …
Jan 3, 2025 · Joseph Shepard is out as president of Western New Mexico University after more than 13 years on the job. The university Board of Regents unanimously voted to terminate his contract on Friday,...
Western New Mexico University president resigns after audit citing ...
Dec 21, 2024 · Western New Mexico University's president has agreed to resign. Joseph Shepard’s resignation Friday comes after a state audit found evidence of wasteful spending by top WNMU officials and regents that didn’t comply with university rules.
Judge declines to order Shepard to immediately return $1.9 …
Jan 15, 2025 · Joseph Shepard, president of Western New Mexico University, resigned late last month and was given a $1.9 million severance by regents. ... Breaking News. Stay informed of the latest local news by ...
New Mexico Attorney General files suit against Joseph Shepard …
Jan 9, 2025 · New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking outgoing Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard and all five members of the Board of Regents to court over a $1.9 million buyout payment they awarded to Shepard, who state investigators say has routinely engaged in “wasteful” and “improper” spending of taxpayer dollars.
WNMU President Joseph Shepard resigns - grantcountybeat.com
On behalf of the WNMUBoard of Regents, I am sadly informing you that the board has entered into a mutual agreement with President Joseph Shepard to terminate his contract effective January 15, 2025. In taking this mutual action, we want to acknowledge our deep gratitude to Dr Shepard for his excellent leadership of our university.
WNMU President Shepard to step down - Silvercity Daily Press
Dec 21, 2024 · Saying it was the right thing to do for the institution, Western New Mexico University President Joseph Shepard announced his resignation on Friday morning, effective Jan. 15. The university’s Board of Regents approved termination of his contract as president, replacing it with one that appoints Shepard to the faculty.
Judge denies motion to halt $1.9M payout to former WNMU …
Jan 15, 2025 · SILVER CITY, N.M. – In a ruling late Monday, a judge shot down a motion to put a temporary hold on a nearly $2 million payment to former Western New Mexico University President Dr. Joseph Shepard.
Western New Mexico University president announces he ... - KRQE NEWS …
Dec 20, 2024 · During a special board of regents meeting on Friday, Joseph Shepard announced he will be resigning from the position on January 14. The news comes after a state audit revealed that WNMU spent...
WNMU’s year bookended by controversy - Silvercity Daily Press
Dec 31, 2024 · It gives Shepard a one-time severance payment of $1.9 million, essentially buying out the remainder of his contract as president, and appoints him as a fully tenured professor to the School of Business at $200,000 a year for at least five years.