After Senator Greg Clausen’s appointment to the chair of the Regent Candidate Advisory Council, his funding from the Maroon and Gold Political Action Committee raises questions over the ethics of the regent selection process in the lead up to next year’s elections.

Board voting trends from 2021-22 highlight how the regents vote, showing stark contrasts between members.

The University of Minnesota has shown itself to be more concerned with the pursuit of self-interest than student interests.

The board also discussed President Gabel’s performance pay, the universal transit pass and the safety plans for the upcoming academic year at their July meeting on Wednesday.

A current regent, former governor and a lawyer sent a letter to the Legislative Audit Commission detailing concerns about recent Board of Regents actions connected to President Joan Gabel’s contract and the search for Duluth’s next chancellor.