University of Utah faculty call President Randall ‘draconian’ after he orders review of their authority

Randall said the review is required under state law, but faculty assert it goes beyond what’s required.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) University of Utah President Taylor Randall at a groundbreaking ceremony in Salt Lake City on Friday, May 13, 2022. On March 24, 2025, Randall issued a memo to faculty saying a new law required a review of campus policy to limit their jurisdiction.

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University of Utah faculty call President Randall ‘draconian’ after he orders review of their authority

Randall said the review is required under state law, but faculty assert it goes beyond what’s required.

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