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MONTEVALLO, Ala. (AP) - The embattled president of the
University of Montevallo will resign next year.
Officials at the liberal arts college announced Philip Williams'
departure on Tuesday. He went on sabbatical in September following
disagreements with trustees.
A school statement said Williams will resume his duties as
president on Jan. 4. But he will resign as president effective July
31.
University spokeswoman Cynthia Shackelford referred questions
about any financial agreement between the school and Williams to
the vice president for business affairs, DeAnna Smith. She didn't
immediately return a telephone call.
Williams and the board were at odds partly over whether he was
making policy decisions without board approval.
Trustees hope to have a new president in place by Aug. 1.
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