article_snippet: Ms O'Neal, 60, was joined on the trip by vice-chancellor Professor John Hughes and his wife, Dr Xinyu Wu, the university's director of international development.
article_snippet: Ms O'Neal, 60, was joined on the trip by vice-chancellor Professor John Hughes, left, and vice-chancellor Professor John Hughes wife,
article_snippet: The president of Bangor's students' union, Rhys Taylor, said: 'I don't think there was any need to send staff over to New York for the £10,000 trip to New York. '
article_snippet: I think it's important that these decisions are discussed more openly with the rest of the university, including students and members of staff.'
article_snippet: Mrs O'Neal has received a 'reminder' over Mrs O'Neal expenses bill ran-up between October 2013 and December 2014.
article_snippet: the group encourage the group staff to get the best possible price for any item of expenditure and Mrs O'Neal has been reminded of this recently. '
article_snippet: the group are continuing to keep in touch with individuals following the visit to New York to secure future donations'.
highlights_snippet: Bangor University defended the trip, saying it was necessary for fundraising efforts .