Chico State President Paul Zingg is recovering from a successful heart bypass operation performed at Enloe Medical Center Sunday. An official university announcement said Zingg is expected to fully recover, though it is uncertain how long he will be on medical leave.
It is unclear if the surgery was routine and scheduled or conducted in an emergency.
University officials declined to elaborate on the circumstances leading up to the surgery, Zingg’s current condition or whether he has been discharged from the hospital, citing privacy concerns.
Officials said they are working on plans for a possible interim leader with Timothy White, the chancellor of the 23-campus California State University system.