Sonoma State University President Mike Lee has been placed on administrative leave following a controversial email he sent to students and faculty outlining his concessions to the demands of pro-Palestinian protesters. California State University Chancellor Mildred Garcia posted a message on the CSU website saying the email was sent by Lee without appropriate approval and amounts to insubordination. Dr. Nathan Evans, Chief Academic Officer will serve as Acting President, Garcia’s message did not indicate how long Lee’s leave will last..