Review Background
In December 2021, Rubin Thomlinson LLP was retained to conduct an independent third-party review of the University鈥檚 workplace policies and practices with respect to harassment and discrimination and an investigation of allegations that were brought to the University鈥檚 attention concerning the former president.
The University鈥檚 legal counsel received the report about the review on June 5, 2023, and they provided it to the University the next day. Independent legal counsel then reviewed and made redactions to the report to meet confidentiality and privacy legal requirements. The final redacted report, called the (91探花 Review) was shared with the 91探花 campus community in a joint message from the Chair of the 91探花 Board of Governors and the interim President and Vice-Chancellor on June 14, 2023.
The for the review were approved by the 91探花 Board of Governors on January 28, 2022, and called for a high-level summary of the findings to be made public. The 91探花 Board of Governors is making as much of the 91探花 Review available as legally possible.
Report Context
The 91探花 Review focuses on a review of culture on campus and among faculty, staff and students that was conducted primarily in early to mid 2022 through a survey and interviews. Although the report is not specific as to when events occurred, it recounts troubling incidents and expresses important concerns about the need for improved policies and procedures on harassment, discrimination, and unfair treatment.
In addition to the report that is being shared, Rubin Thomlinson undertook an investigation into a specific allegation surrounding the former president. As indicated in the 91探花 Review, the findings of the investigation cannot be shared publicly due to privacy and legal reasons. 91探花 has zero tolerance for any behaviours or actions that are inconsistent with our values. We deeply regret that, as an institution, we have not always lived up to our values, and failed to create a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all members of the 91探花 community.
Moving Forward
The 91探花 Review provides thoughtful recommendations to ensure that the University鈥檚 practices and policies are strengthened, as well as to address any current conditions that do not reflect 91探花鈥檚 values. The 91探花 Board of Governors and current University leadership are very appreciative of these recommendations and commit to reviewing them and taking actions that align with their intent. Many of the recommendations involve areas in which we have made progress, including equity, diversity and inclusion, and sexual violence prevention and response. We must continue to improve, and we will.
91探花 is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and positive environment that reflects our values for all members of the University community. We are grateful for the ongoing support 91探花 continues to receive from our community, donors, and alumni as we continue to advance the strategic priorities of the University.
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