Trani backs board decision in Monroe case, picks task force in Philip Morris case
Jump to full article: Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2008-06-30
Author: KARIN KAPSIDELIS TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Intro: Controversies about former Richmond Police Chief Rodney D. Monroe's degree and a research agreement with Philip Morris USA warrant further scrutiny, Virginia Commonwealth University President Eugene P. Trani said last night.
Trani said he was saddened by the two recent incidents that have brought the university unfavorable news coverage. . . .
On the Philip Morris controversy, Trani said a task force he appointed will hold two open town-hall meetings in July. The meetings will be held on the MCV and Monroe Park campuses to discuss the university's relationship with outside companies. . . .
VCU's task force will give Trani its report in October.
He said he appointed the task force even though he believes the Times article "treated us unfairly."
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