NASFAA President and CEO Dr. Phil Day has been granted a voluntary, unpaid leave of absence by the Board of Director's leadership after being charged by the San Francisco District Attorney in connection with his employment as Chancellor of San Francisco City College.

"While these developments are unrelated to NASFAA, NASFAA members or Dr. Day's tenure at NASFAA, Dr. Day has requested a voluntary, unpaid leave of absence to deal with this situation so that this development will not distract the association from its essential work," NASFAA's 2008-09 National Chair Dave Gruen wrote in a letter to NASFAA members last night. "After discussing this request with the incoming National Chair Dr. Barry Simmons, I have granted his request."

Gruen assured members that NASFAA's vital work - including the National Conference in San Antonio - will continue uninterrupted.

Media Coverage

Head of Aid Group Indicted Inside Higher Ed

President of Student-Aid Group Is Charged With Misusing Public Funds The Chronicle of Higher Education

Former city college chancellor charged San Francisco Chronicle

Calif. college officials charged with funds misuse Associated Press

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