(Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press)
The Michigan State Board of Trustees has asked John Engler to resign before it fires him tomorrow morning, sources close to Engler told the Free Press Wednesday.
The board has scheduled an emergency 8 a.m. board meeting for Thursday. Sources said at least five board members are prepared to vote to fire Engler.
However, board chairwoman Dianne Byrum had a conversation with Engler Wednesday and asked him to resign before the meeting.
Engler and MSU spokeswoman Emily Guerrant did not return requests for comment.
Board members are expected to name a replacement for Engler during the meeting Thursday, sources told the Free Press.