Search for replacement beginning this fall
Dr. Rita Cheng
The Arizona Republic reported on September 8, 2020 in a story by Rachel Leingang that Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng will be stepping down as the president of Northern Arizona University.
Dr. Cheng is the 16th president of NAU and began in that position in 2014. She will serve as president until a replacement is named by the regents.
According to the report, the NAU Board plans to start a national search for a replacement this fall. Dr. Cheng’s contract was last extended in 2019 and expires in June 2022. However, depending on the length of the search, she could leave the position before her contract expires or she could finish it out.
Source: Arizona Republic, September 8, 2020 story by Rachel Leingang. You may view the entire story online by clicking here.