BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The former chancellor of the North Dakota University System has withdrawn his candidacy to again lead the state's public university system.
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education announced Friday that Robert Potts is withdrawing from the chancellor search. His departure means there are seven candidates still seeking the position.
Potts ran the system for two years, but he departed in 2006 after a dispute that started when one college president raised questions about the scope of his authority. Potts went on to become chancellor of Arkansas State University and president of that state's university system.
The remaining candidates will conduct video interviews April 14 with the board and their Search Advisory Team.
Search consultant James McCormick told the university system that Potts was withdrawing on Friday but didn't elaborate.