By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine dated 01.07.2005, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Ihor Yaroslavovych Kotsan was appointed rector of Lesya Ukrainka Volyn State University. This was reported to "Lutsk Investment" by the press center of VDU. \n \nIhor Kotsan will perform his powers in this position for 5 years until 01 July 2010 as elected by competition, according to paragraph 1 of Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education", on the terms set out in the contract. \n \nRead also: \n \nIvan Oleksseiuk is no longer rector. Is it Bozhydarnik's turn?.. \n \nAfter battles at the Academic Council of VDU, its most authoritative members were invited to the Kyiv Maidan \n \nBondar asked not to dramatize the situation that has developed around the appointment of Ihor Kotsan \n \nConflict at VDU: Did Bondar set up Nikolaienko? \n \nSeven people and Kotsan are competing for the position of rector of VDU