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St Andrews University removed rector Stella Maris for defying governance rules and demanding unchecked control, disrupting key meetings and diverting focus from financial crises.
The University of St Andrews has removed rector Stella Maris from its governing body for a second time, citing her repeated refusal to follow governance rules.
She claimed unilateral authority to chair meetings and demanded absolute control, contradicting established protocols and the Scottish Code of Good Higher Education Governance.
Her actions disrupted a key October meeting on the university’s finances, leading to a lack of progress and a "dispiriting" effect on members.
Despite offers to resolve the issue collaboratively, Maris declined to withdraw allegations of unlawful behavior, reject her claims of exclusive authority, or accept collective responsibility.
The university emphasized that adhering to legal and governance standards is non-negotiable, and the conflict has diverted resources from urgent financial challenges.
Maris remains rector until October 2026 and continues in her pastoral role, but has not commented publicly.
La Universidad de St Andrews destituyó a la rectora Stella Maris por desafiar las reglas de gobierno y exigir un control descontrolado, interrumpir reuniones clave y desviar la atención de las crisis financieras.