Editor,
It is high time to de-politicize our regents’ appointment. A statewide, nonpartisan election, with staggered terms, will bring out some of our best scientists, academicians and business and economics leaders. And if it takes a constitutional amendment to an ancient (1912) rule — bring it on!
No more used car salesmen who must sign an undated letter of resignation before taking office. Also, institute a single New Mexico system of higher education, similar to California: UNM -Albuquerque, UNM-Las Cruces, UNM-Socorro, etc.
Make it one president for the system, with a chancellor at each branch. One immediate advantage will be the elimination of expensive duplicate programs.
Shlomo Karni
Professor emeritus
