State University System of Florida
In October 2008, John Delaney was named interim chancellor of the State University System of Florida. He took over for Mark B. Rosenberg who had resigned to return to Florida International University. He served for the 2009 legislative session, and was not paid any compensation. In July 2009, Frank T. Brogan was named the new chancellor of the State University System.
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