He did not get time to call a meeting of the church leaders to select his successor.
This is important particularly during a crisis in selecting a successor.
The goal, he said, is to select a successor within six months and have the person installed in a year.
The university has not selected a successor yet, but is expected to seek an interim president from within the system.
But now an electoral college has gathered to select a successor.
The leader is elected for life and selects his successor.
The conclave to select his successor began on 12 March 2013.
Of course, she selected a successor when she first took command.
The locals say it takes almost a week for the burial ceremonies, and another two or three days to select a successor.
The board plans to appoint an interim head this fall and select a permanent successor by next year.