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John Maduko prior to his resignation as CSCU interim chancellor. Credit: Emilia Otte / CT Mirror

The Board of Regents voted Monday to hire an outside consulting firm to conduct an independent review of the behavior of former Interim Chancellor John Maduko. 

Maduko, who began serving as interim chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system in June 2025, resigned on April 24.

Four days before his resignation, Maduko was informed he was being investigated in response to a complaint that he “violated policy.” On April 23, he was placed on administrative leave. 

At the time, the CSCU system did not say what policy Maduko was accused of violating. State Comptroller Sean Scanlon, who was aware of the matter, said the allegations were not fiscal. 

According to the resolution the board approved Monday, the consultants will be asked to examine Maduko’s conduct and “determine whether there is any ongoing harm that can be remediated and addressed by the institution.” 

The firm will also look at whether the CSCU system responded appropriately when claims of Maduko’s misconduct were brought forward, and whether more should have been done to respond. 

Board of Regents Chair Marty Guay said during a special meeting Monday that he was aware there were a lot of questions around Maduko’s departure. He said the board would be able to say more publicly following a 10-day appeal period that’s currently underway. 

“ Our students, faculty, and the people of Connecticut deserve clear answers and we are committed to providing them,” Guay said.

The resolution requires the system’s chief compliance officer to create a system-wide plan to inform people within the CSCU community how to report misconduct, what the process is for resolving complaints, and where people can find support.

The Board of Regents expects to receive an update on the review by June 30. 

Guay said the board is launching a national search to hire a permanent chancellor and is expected to have a plan formulated before its next meeting. CSCU General Counsel Karen Buffkin will temporarily assume Maduko’s role. 

“ This search process will be thorough and inclusive with a focus on identifying a leader who can strengthen the system and move the [CSCU system] forward,” Guay said. 

Emilia Otte is CT Mirror's Justice Reporter, where she covers the conditions in Connecticut prisons, the judicial system and migration. Prior to working for CT Mirror, she spent four years at CT Examiner, where she covered education, healthcare and children's issues both locally and statewide. She graduated with a BA in English from Bryn Mawr College and a MA in Global Journalism from New York University, where she specialized in Europe and the Mediterranean.