Sen. Harding Statement on CSCU Chancellor

Sen. Minority Leader Stephen Harding today issued the following statement regarding the head of CT’s largest college system facing criticism over excessive spending and perks amid tuition hikes.

“The tone deaf champagne tastes of Chancellor Cheng are not a good look for the chancellor or for the CSCU system. It should frustrate anyone who reads about it. It smacks of arrogance and disrespect for taxpayers, students, and students’ families alike.

What this reveals is what we now must view as an opportunity for comprehensive reform at CSCU. That starts with reining in this ridiculous and excessive spending. That starts with transparency and accountability. That also starts with making certain that taxpayers’ dollars are going to our higher ed classrooms to educate students rather than being misdirected to wasteful government bloat.”