Robert Duncan
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents today announced that Texas Sen. Robert Duncan has been named the sole finalist for the position of chancellor.
“After conducting a nationwide search and considering several outstanding candidates for the position,” said Larry Anders, vice chairman of the Board of Regents and chairman of the chancellor search committee, “the committee recognized that Sen. Duncan has the vision and leadership skills we need for our great system to continue moving upward. We look forward to his leadership as each of our universities in the Texas Tech University System continues to grow and thrive.”
“To be able to serve the great universities in the Texas Tech University System is a tremendous honor for me and my family,” Duncan said after learning of his selection. “I love the people of West Texas and will devote all of my energy to continue to grow the reputations for excellence of all of the universities in the system. I am deeply indebted to the Board of Regents for this opportunity.”
“Although we looked nationally for candidates to fill this very important position, we are delighted that our selection has strong personal ties to this area and university,” said Mickey Long, chairman of the Board of Regents. “Texas Tech is fortunate to have someone of Sen. Duncan’s stature and reputation willing to step forward to lead our system. He has had a tremendous legal and political career. I look forward to him continuing the advances we have made the past several years.”
Now that Duncan has been named the sole finalist for the chancellor position, state law requires that 21 days must pass before final action can be taken by the Board of Regents on his employment. Duncan’s start date as chancellor is expected to be July 1.
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