Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez of CUNY will remain in his position following a performance review by the Board of Trustees, despite controversies tied to anti-Israel protests at various campuses. The Board expressed satisfaction with Rodriguez's leadership during tumultuous times, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent protests at Brooklyn College led to clashes with police, resulting in arrests and a call for action from lawmakers who condemned the situation and suggested potential consequences for Rodriguez if the chaos continues. Supporters within the board advocate strongly for his leadership.
It is unacceptable but not surprising that almost two years after October 7th - after an investigation into CUNY and several public hearings - we are still grappling with disruptive and criminal behavior against Jewish students, encampments and masked agitators on campus.
Felo has considerable support on the board. He's not going anywhere.
CUNY's Board of Trustees recently conducted a job performance review of Felix Matos Rodriguez, who nabbed the gig in 2019, and gave him a thumbs-up to continue overseeing 25 campuses.
Sources said Matos Rodriguez received high marks for steering CUNY through the COVID-19 pandemic that preceded the heated Gaza-related campus demonstrations.
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