Steve Garban, who led Pennsylvania State University's board of trustees during the early days of the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, resigned from the board Thursday.
In a letter to chairwoman Karen Peetz, the 74-year-old financial adviser said he accepted responsibility for failures on his watch.
"It is clear to me that my presence on the board has become a distraction and an impediment to your efforts to move forward and continue the board's most important work of ensuring that Penn State remains a top choice for students, faculty, and employers," his letter said.
