On the other hand, a survey sent to a group of college trustees revealed that their opinions of King had increased after his assassination.
In April 1994, the college trustees directed that costs be cut and revenues increased in various ways.
Although several college trustees recalled that she had some misgivings about the new program, they said she has became a strong supporter.
Generally, tenure is determined by a faculty member's department, although final determination usually rests with the college trustees.
The next $10 million of the gift requires the college trustees to contribute personally.
The hospital's 17-member board is being replaced by a five-member board, three of whom are also college trustees.
The college trustees scheduled a public hearing on the matter last Thursday.
Last month, the college trustees gave their blessing to a doctoral program in educational leadership, along with a plan for Rowan to seek university status.
But college trustees and administrators say they have little choice.
He was the president of the college trustees.