GREENVILLE, N.C. — Dan Gerlach, the interim chancellor at East Carolina University, resigned Saturday weeks after photos of him socializing with students at a Greenville bar circulated on social media.
UNC System Interim President Bill Roper said he accepted Gerlach's resignation, which is effective immediately. The process of finding another interim chancellor is already underway, Roper said.
Officials placed Gerlach on administrative leave in September after photos and video surfaced of him socializing at two Greenville bars known to be frequented by ECU students. The photos and video published on social media showed Gerlach drinking, dancing and interacting with people at the two bars, Sup Dogs and Club 519, on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
