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NewsMarch 12, 2006

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Last year's search to find a new president for Southern Illinois University cost the school more than $161,000, trustees said. The five-month search, which ended with the selection of former congressman Glenn Poshard, was conducted by Atlanta-based search firm Baker-Parker, Inc...

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CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Last year's search to find a new president for Southern Illinois University cost the school more than $161,000, trustees said. The five-month search, which ended with the selection of former congressman Glenn Poshard, was conducted by Atlanta-based search firm Baker-Parker, Inc.

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SIU paid $90,000 in consulting fees, $7,100 for travel, research, communication and background checks, and $20,500 for a finalist meeting.

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