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.

Gabel also discussed the University’s updated face mask requirements and plans for the future.

Some staff and faculty voiced their opinions, from disappointment to worry, on the easing of mask requirements in some places on campus.