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President Eric W. Kaler <reply-fec411717d67007b-591_HTML-63109916-63328522@ecommunications2.umn.edu>, Eric W. Kaler <upres@umn.edu>, Eric W. Kaler
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August 14, 2015 10:27:07 AM CDT
August 14, 2015 10:27:18 AM CDT
email Very good document and approach. It was the right thing to address your
press conference statement.
I know that you had a phone conversation with Mr. Cooper. At some point I'd
like to talk to you about this 1 on 1.
I can't imagine the impact of this topic on you and your team. That being
said, I would greatly appreciate some time with you on this topic that would
include Craig Dahl (he will become CEO in 2016), Bill Cooper and me.
How should I go about scheduling that one hour meeting?
Keep doing the right things
Tom
Tom JasperVice Chairman
TCF Financial Corporation
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On Aug 14, 2015, at 9:16 AM, President Eric W. Kaler <drkaler@umn.edu
<mailto:drkaler@umn.edu>> wrote:
President Eric W. Kaler
Dear Friend,
Today, we took two important actions in the wake of Norwood Teague's
resignation.
First, the University has launched an independent external review.
We have retained independent, external legal counsel to review issues related
to sexual harassment and the athletics department. And I've asked Board of
Regents Chairman Dean Johnson to appoint a member of the Regents to the group
overseeing the review.
Karen G. Schanfield, a partner in the law firm Fredrikson & Byron P.A., will
lead the review. Ms. Schanfield is a well-regarded employment law expert known
for leading many high-profile cases. Ms. Schanfield is a University of
Minnesota Law School graduate.
Among other matters, Ms. Schanfield has conducted reviews of allegations of
sexual harassment and other employment-related claims against several
high-level individuals, including the former Adjutant General of the Minnesota
National Guard.
Ms. Schanfield will work with her law partner, Joseph T. Dixon. Mr. Dixon is
a former federal prosecutor who led the U.S. Attorney's prosecution of Tom
Petters. Prior to joining Fredrikson & Byron, he served as corporate in-house
counsel where he led numerous internal investigations involving allegations of
misconduct by high-level executives.
Ms. Schanfield and Mr. Dixon will provide a public, written report to the
Board and me, consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Secondly, we will conduct a full audit of Intercollegiate Athletics.
I have discussed the need for an audit with Legislative Auditor James Nobles,
and he has expressed his confidence in University Associate Vice President of

Internal Audits Gail Klatt's independence and ability to conduct a full audit
of Intercollegiate Athletics. This was already part of this year's audit plan,
approved by the Board of Regents Audit Committee in June, and that work will
now commence immediately with an initial focus on the information most
pertinent to the activities surrounding Teague.
Before I detail the range of these reviews, I want to clarify a few things.
Last Friday, during the news conference announcing Teague's resignation, in
response to a question, I said, "I view this as the action of one man who was
over served and a series of bad events happened." I regret that very poor
choice of words because I cannot state strongly enough that Teague is entirely
responsible for his behavior, and alcohol use is no excuse. Sexual harassment
will not be tolerated at the University of Minnesota, and his resignation was
the appropriate result of his actions.
Also, upon his resignation we announced that, as needed for one month
following his resignation, we would pay Teague for his time on an hourly basis
if the University needed to consult with him for any matters during the
transition. We knew that the odds were slim that we would need to contact him
for any information and, since that time, we have assessed our needs further
and have determined that we do not have any need to seek any information from
him. I'm confident that, under interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz and her
team, we can carry forward without any input from Teague.
Now, as to the scope of the independent and external review, we have asked
Ms. Schanfield and Mr. Dixon to:
1. Review and investigate all allegations of sexual harassment against Teague
or other senior leaders in the athletics department that come in after Teague's
resignation.
The independent counsel will review and investigate all allegations of sexual
harassment against Teague or other senior leaders in the athletics department
that come in from any source following Teague's resignation.
2. Review and address any confidential complaints regarding sexual harassment
in the athletics department.
The independent counsel will review all reports that are received through the
University's confidential reporting mechanisms regarding sexual harassment in
the athletics department to ensure that all reports are appropriately
investigated and reviewed.
3. Review whether the University knew or should have known of allegations of
sexual harassment by Norwood Teague, but failed to address it.
The independent counsel will interview athletics department senior leadership
and others as appropriate to determine whether there were other allegations of
sexual harassment by Norwood Teague and, if so, whether the University knew or
should have known of them and failed to appropriately respond.
4. Review the University's vetting of Teague during his hiring process.
The independent counsel will assess whether our executive search firm and the
institution appropriately checked into Teague's background. This review will
involve both interviews and review of all hiring materials and processes.
5. Assess the climate in the athletics department regarding the reporting and
addressing of sexual harassment.
The independent counsel will partner with Kimberly Hewitt, the director of
our Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action office, to assess whether persons
who believe they have experienced sexual harassment related to the athletics
department are empowered to report it and whether the reports that are made are

appropriately addressed.
As these reviews and audits are conducted, we must always keep in mind the
interests of the persons who reported Teague's conduct and their courage in
bringing forth their complaints. I support them, as I'm sure you do, and
throughout this process we at the University must be vigilant in our commitment
to ensuring a healthy learning, working, and living environment for our
students, faculty and employees. Sexual harassment at the University of
Minnesota will not be tolerated.
Our actions today to bring in external and independent experts will help to
strengthen the culture in Intercollegiate Athletics, help us to learn lessons
and, most importantly, to move the University forward.
As always, I'm eager to hear from you.
Best
Eric
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From: Carlo Montgomery <montg190@umn.edu <mailto:montg190@umn.edu>>
Date: August 14, 2015 at 10:39:01 AM CDT
To: Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu <mailto:ekaler@umn.edu>>
Dear President Kaler:
I am so proud of those two young women for having the courage to come forth
and report former Athletic Director Norwood Teague. In my opinion, If the women
now complaining about Bill Cosby had had that kind of courage maybe there would
not have been so many other women who were later sexually harassed.
I am pleased that you said on TV how proud you were of those women for having
the courage to report that man's behavior.
I have been following the news about your Athletic Director and I am
disappointed that you simply allowed him to resign without any consequences.
What you are doing is no different than a school that allows a staff member who
molests children to go to the next school; or a city with a killer cop that
allows the cop to be hired by the next community down the way; or the Catholic
Church that allows a pedophile priest to go to the next Parrish.
It has been stated in the paper that Teague had problems when he was in
Virginia? If that is the case why did the University of Minnesota hire him?
Didn't you do a thorough background check? (As a member of the South Washington
County School Board in the early nineties I had the misfortune of learning
about what happens when an institution does not do a THOROUGH background check.
We hired a horrible man who became the principal at Woodbury High School. From
then on when I was responsible for hiring or a member of the team that was
hiring, I made sure that those potential hires had a thorough background check.
I even insisted that we check out friends. Once, our committee was hiring an
interim superintendent, I was Chair, and the committee didn't want to check out
his background, I said, "No, we are checking out his background.)
With what was in Teague's background it is a disgrace that the U of MN hired
him in the first place.
And, don't allow that man to get away with the "I was High," excuse. "I have
a drinking problem." He's certainly good with text messages considering that he
was drunk. That is not an excuse. And, I bet he's going into rehab. Rehab is
the last refuse of a scoundrel
The reporter from the Star Tribune, Amelia Rayno, said that she was accosted
by Teague in 2013. In 2013! If this happened in 2013, then YOU KNOW that there
are other women who were sexually harassed by Teague who simply have not
reported what happened to them. It doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure
that out.
Frankly, I don't believe the young woman who is serving as your Interim AD.
But, I do know that men who engage in that type of behavior know who to select,
so maybe it was clear from her behavior that she would not tolerate that kind
of crap and he never did anything to her or around her.
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I feel you need to meet privately with all the women who may have had
dealings with Teague and encourage them to be honest about his behavior and let
them know there will be no retribution for them telling the truth.
Then develop a real policy, an honest to God policy does not allow sexual
harassment in the work place. (Again as a school board member, I experienced
female staff being sexually harassed in the workplace and in several cases the
MEN investigating the complaints were clearly on the side of the principal
doing the harassing and we ended up losing Good female administers. I felt
inadequate trying to help those women because once they saw the game was rigged
against them they stopped talking.) Woman have got to know that the individuals
in charge are going to do the right thing. And, the investigation must be
thorough with NO lies on either side.
One of the things that I have noticed with some companies is that they are no
longer going through the sexual harassment drills with new hires and
inappropriate sexual behaviors are slowly creeping back into the workplace.
Companies must be diligent in order to stamp it out.
I feel that the University needs to ensure that new hires sign off on the
harassment policies and that old staff attend yearly reviews.
I also feel that new students, transfer students and commuters attend and
sign off on sexual harassment polices and that there be yearly reviews for all
students. I can tell you that as a commuter I got nothing.
I also FEEL that it is time that fraternities not be allowed to have parties
where young women are invited, served alcohol and molested. That if a
fraternity does that they are banned forever from the U. PERIOD.
You need to show the whole University of Minnesota community that you are
serious about sexually inappropriate behavior at the University of Minnesota
and it will not be tolerated.
Again as a school board member I experienced the sexual harassment wars in
the 1980s and it was not pretty. And, i got burned because I believed a staff
that did half ass investigations. Please get involved and help make the U of MN
become a shining example of a university that will not tolerate sexually
inappropriate behavior.
Thank you for listening.
Carlo Subrina McGraw Montgomery
University of Minnesota
Class of 1979
-Carlo Subrina McGraw Montgomerymontg190@umn.edu <mailto:montg190@umn.edu>
651.600.2966
651.492.8005
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Additional news clip: Kaler statement

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Amy Phenix <pheni001@umn.edu>, Brian Steeves <stee0168@umn.edu>, Eric Kaler
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August 14, 2015 11:58:38 AM CDT
August 14, 2015 11:58:40 AM CDT
TO: ALL REGENTS

The Star Tribune article, below, prints in full a statement from President
Kaler this morning. The statement reiterates key actions covered in the press
release provided earlier, and includes two clarifications regarding Teague's
resignation (paragraphs 7&8).
My apologies that the Board Office was unable to provide you the statement
before its public release. Please let me know if you have questions.
thank you,
Sarah D.
Read the U's full statement about Norwood Teague'sresignation, investigation
<http://www.startribune.com/read-u-s-statement-about-norwood-teague-s-resignation-investigation/321881072/>
Colleen Kelly, Star Tribune
August 14, 2015 11:06am
On Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, the University of Minnesota released a statement
titled "Actions and clarifications in the wake of the Teague resignation." The
statement from university president Eric Kaler outlines the steps the school
has taken to launch an external review of sexual harassment along with its
audit of the athletics department. It reads:
Today, we took two important actions in the wake of Norwood Teagues
resignation.
First, the University has launched an independent external review. We have
retained independent, external legal counsel to review issues related to sexual
harassment and the athletics department. And Ive asked Board of Regents
Chairman Dean Johnson to appoint a member of the Regents to the group
overseeing the review.
Karen G. Schanfield, a partner in the law firm Fredrikson & Byron P.A., will
lead the review. Ms. Schanfield is a well-regarded employment law expert known
for leading many high-profile cases. Ms. Schanfield is a University of
Minnesota Law School graduate. Among other matters, Ms. Schanfield has
conducted reviews of allegations of sexual harassment and other
employment-related claims against several high-level individuals, including the
former Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard. Ms. Schanfield will
work with her law partner, Joseph T. Dixon. Mr. Dixon is a former federal
prosecutor who led the U.S. Attorneys prosecution of Tom Petters. Prior to
joining Fredrikson & Byron, he served as corporate in-house counsel where he
led numerous internal investigations involving allegations of misconduct by
high-level executives. Ms. Schanfield and Mr. Dixon will provide a public,
written report to the Board and me, consistent with the Minnesota Government
Data Practices Act.
Secondly, we will conduct a full audit of Intercollegiate Athletics. I have
discussed the need for an audit with Legislative Auditor James Nobles, and he
has expressed his confidence in Universitys Associate Vice President of

Internal Audits Gail Klatts independence and ability to conduct a full audit
of Intercollegiate Athletics. This was already part of this years audit plan,
approved by the Universitys Board of Regents Audit Committee in June, and that
work will now commence immediately with an initial focus on the information
most pertinent to the activities surrounding Teague.
Before I detail the range of these reviews, I want to clarify a few things.
Last Friday, during the news conference announcing Teagues resignation, in
response to a question, I said, I view this as the action of one man who was
over served and a series of bad events happened. I regret that very poor
choice of words because I cannot state strongly enough that Teague is entirely
responsible for his behavior, and alcohol use is no excuse. Sexual harassment
will not be tolerated at the University of Minnesota, and his resignation was
the appropriate result of his actions.
Also, upon his resignation we announced that, as needed for one month
following his resignation, we would pay Teague for his time on an hourly basis
if the University needed to consult with him for any matters during the
transition. We knew that the odds were slim that we would need to contact him
for any information and, since that time, we have assessed our needs further
and have determined that we do not have any need to seek any information from
Norwood. Im confident that, under interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz and her
team, we can carry forward without any input from Teague.
Now, as to the scope of the independent and external review, we have asked
Ms. Schanfield and Mr. Dixon to:
1. Review and investigate all allegations of sexual harassment against Teague
or other senior leaders in the athletics department that come in after Teagues
resignation.
The independent counsel will review and investigate all allegations of sexual
harassment against Teague or other senior leaders in the athletics department
that come in from any source following Teagues resignation.
2. Review and address any confidential complaints regarding sexual harassment
in the athletics department.
The independent counsel will review all reports that are received through the
Universitys confidential reporting mechanisms regarding sexual harassment in
the athletics department to ensure that all reports are appropriately
investigated and reviewed.
3. Review whether the University knew or should have known of allegations of
The independent counsel will interview athletics department senior leadership
and others as appropriate to determine whether there were other allegations of
sexual harassment by Norwood Teague and, if so, whether the University knew or
should have known of them and failed to appropriately respond.
4. Review the Universitys vetting of Teague during his hiring process.
The independent counsel will assess whether our executive search firm and the
institution appropriately checked into Teagues background. This review will
involve both interviews and review of all hiring materials and processes.
5. Assess the climate in the athletics department regarding the reporting and
addressing of sexual harassment.
The independent counsel will partner with Kimberly Hewitt, the director of
our Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action office, to assess whether persons
who believe they have experienced sexual harassment related to the athletics
department are empowered to report it and whether the reports that are made are

appropriately addressed.
As these reviews and audits are conducted, we must always keep in mind the
interests of the persons who reported Teagues conduct and their courage in
bringing forth their complaints. I support them, as Im sure you do, and
throughout this process we at the University must be vigilant in our commitment
to ensuring a healthy learning, working, and living environment for our
students, faculty and employees. Sexual harassment at the University of
Minnesota will not be tolerated.
Our actions today to bring in external and independent experts will help to
strengthen the culture in Intercollegiate Athletics, help us to learn lessons
and, most importantly, to move the University forward.
[Today's News Headlines] August 14, 2015

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FEATUREDTwo U employees sexually harassed by Norwood Teague come forward. A

statement from Ann Aronson and Erin Dady is quoted. Comments from President
Kaler are also referenced. Star Tribune
<http://www.startribune.com/teague-accusers-come-forward/321807131/>. Pioneer
Press
<http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_28636076/umn-norwood-teague-case-2-staffers-say-they>. MSP
Business Journal
<http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/08/staffers-harassed-by-norwood-teague-were-on-theus.html>. KSTP
<http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3878796.shtml>. KSTP (Timeline)
<http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3879274.shtml>. MinnPost
<https://www.minnpost.com/sports/2015/08/accusers-teague-scandal-come-forward-sexual-harassment-predatoryact>. WCCO
<http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/08/13/u-releases-timeline-of-events-leading-up-to-teagues-resignation/>.
Deadspin
<http://deadspin.com/women-harassed-by-ex-minnesota-ad-come-forward-call-hi-1723962446>. KARE
11
<http://www.kare11.com/video/4420155137001/1/Teague-Scandal-Two-women-come-forward>. KARE
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<http://www.kare11.com/story/news/2015/08/13/women--teague-harassment-scandal-come-forward/31652897/>.
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<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/13/bear-drones>. PBS
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Independent Review Announcement_8.14 release.pdf, Chronology of Events.pdf
Michael's concerns (not Darrin's).

Amy
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Amy. As promised...thanks for getting back to Michael. Dean
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Dear Dean and David,
After reviewing the official Chronology, I feel compelled to inform you of
some concerns I have with what has transpired and how it has been handled. I
share these concerns because I have already received questions about why the
BOR was not aware of this situation for so long and how these decisions are
being made without meetings of the BOR.
1. President Kaler did not inform anyone at the Board for over 2 weeks. Dean,
you met with Eric on Friday, July 17th, between our meetings, but apparently he
did not see this as something important enough that you should be aware of.
This is my understanding as you mentioned a few things you did discuss with him
and you and I have also followed up on this since the news broke.
2. You were both notified for the first time on Saturday Aug. 1, but did not
inform the full board until Thursday, Aug 6. I believe we should have been
notified immediately, especially since 2 weeks had already elapsed.
3. I believe the decision to hire an outside investigator(s) should be a full
BOR decision, that the client should be the BOR and should not go through OGC
because of potential conflicts. The decision of which outside investigator to
hire should be a full BOR decision or a decision of a special committee with
such powers delegated to them. We should immediately set up a special committee
to oversee the investigation.
4. Below is the section of the BOR Policy that details how an Emergency
Approval can be used. While I believe it is debatable whether significant
health, safety, or financial risk to the University exists, I believe a case
can be made. However, in addition to the chair and vice chair, the "respective
committee chair" is required by the provision. Since we do not have a committee
for athletics, it's not clear which committee chair or chairs would need to be

involved.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Board_Operations_0.pdf
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Subd. 10. Emergency Approvals. Upon the recommendation of the president, the
Board chair, vice chair, and the respective committee chair may act on behalf
of the Board when delay for Board approval poses a significant health, safety,
or financial risk to the University. Any such emergency approvals will be
brought to the next meeting of the Board, consistent with Board policy.
5. I believe we must be clear that the BOR feels that this situation has
risen to the concern of the BOR. This incident creates significant risks to our
reputation and also potentially financial liabilities. We also need to be clear
that the full Board is engaged and informed. This is a high level, highly paid
and highly visible position that requires BOR approval for hiring and therefore
should be of concern when the employee resigns under these circumstances.
6. We should ask the Legislative Auditor to perform an audit on Athletics and
our Sexual Harassment Policies and Processes. As part of my research on
Affirmative Consent, I looked at our Sexual Harassment Policies and find them
confusing and in need of updating. This may be part of the new Governance
Committee agenda, but I have not heard. I did suggest at our retreat that we
should review our policies as a general to do. A proactive move in asking for a
Legislative audit would provide the public with the greatest assurance that we
are committed to transparency and accountability.
7. I believe that the new regents can be helpful here as part of a special
committee. None of us were on the Board when NT was hired. None of us has had
any meaningful interaction with him beyond some orientation meetings. Darrin's
legal background and experience could be extremely important to this process.
Additionally, he was on the Board when Najarian matter was addressed. Assuming
we are conducting a complete and thorough investigation, which I believe we
should, all regents should also be interviewed.
We are at a very important inflection point in our history. This has the
potential to be more significant than East Cliff, Najarian and Markingson. We
need all hands on deck and the flow of information needs to improve.
Sorry for the long email, but I believe it is the best way to communicate my
concerns. I recognize there are facts that I may not be aware of, but I would
appreciate the opportunity to discuss before too much more happens.
Best,
Michael
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Date: Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 10:05 AM
Subject: News Clips: August 14, 2015
To: David McMillan <dmcmillan@allete.com <mailto:dmcmillan@allete.com>>, Dean
Johnson <djohns@umn.edu <mailto:djohns@umn.edu>>
Cc: Amy Phenix <pheni001@umn.edu <mailto:pheni001@umn.edu>>, Brian Steeves
<stee0168@umn.edu <mailto:stee0168@umn.edu>>, Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu
<mailto:ekaler@umn.edu>>
TO: ALL REGENTS
Today's clips include the following attachments:
The press release on the hiring of outside counsel in the independent
review. This release came out at 7:30 this morning.
A copy of the timeline related to the events surrounding the Norwood Teague

resignation. This timeline is covered in clip #2, below, but is included here
for your reference.
1. U hires outside lawyer in Teague harassment probe
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/14/u-of-m-hires-counsel-in-teague-investigation>
(MPR)
2. New timeline shows who knew what, when in Teague scandal
<http://www.kare11.com/story/news/2015/08/13/women--teague-harassment-scandal-come-forward/31652897/>
(KARE 11) (note: video and text)
3. Gophers interim AD Beth Goetz gets 64 percent pay increase to $265,800
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28636469/gophers-interim-ad-beth-goetz-gets-64-percent>
(Pioneer Press)4. Minnesota staffers sexually harassed by former AD issue
statement
<http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/13/minnesota-staffers-harassed-by-norwood-teague-issuestatement/>
(NBC Sports
<http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/13/minnesota-staffers-harassed-by-norwood-teague-issuestatement/>
U hires outside lawyer in Teague harassment probe
Tim Nelson
8/14/2015
The University of Minnesota says it has hired a Minneapolis attorney to
investigate the circumstances that led to the resignation of athletics director
Norwood Teague.
Karen Schanfield of Minneapolis-based Fredrikson & Byron will "conduct a
review and address key issues," the U said in a statement Friday.
Schanfield was hired by the university's general counsel. The U's Board of
Regents will assign a regent to help oversee the review.
Teague resigned Aug. 7 following complaints by two University women that he'd
sexually harassed them at a leadership retreat on July 15.
Teague reportedly groped the women and made sexually suggestive comments to
them, one via text message.
The women identified themselves this week as Erin Dady, special assistant to
U President Eric Kaler and Ann Aronson, Kaler's deputy chief of staff.
Shortly after Teague quit, a Star Tribune sports reporter who covers U
athletics came forward, saying Teague had harassed her as well.
"These external and independent experts will help ensure we fully address any
allegations of sexual harassment involving our previous leadership in Gopher
Athletics, and will help strengthen the climate in Intercollegiate Athletics,"
Kaler said in a statement.
"Sexual harassment at the University of Minnesota will not be tolerated, and
we must keep in mind and provide full support to those harmed by the deplorable
actions of a former employee. We believe an independent review is essential to
help us to learn lessons and, most importantly, to move the university forward."
Schanfield, a University of Minnesota graduate, is an employment attorney who
has conducted investigations into sexual harassment cases, including one
involving a former adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard.
She will be joined by another Fredrikson & Byron attorney, Joe Dixon, who
prosecuted swindler Tom Petters on federal fraud charges.
The U said the result would be a public, written report of the investigation.
The task list for Schanfield's work, according the U, includes investigating
all allegations of sexual harassment by Teague or others in the athletics

department, reviewing the process that led to Teague's hiring and examining
whether university leaders knew or should have known of sexual harassment
allegations against Teague but didn't act.
The U also commissioned an internal audit of the athletics department in
June, before the scandal erupted.
That audit is to be led by the U's Associate Vice President of Internal
Audits Gail Klatt, and Kaler said he'd consulted with the state's legislative
auditor about that review.
The U says it will focus on the Teague incident initially and that Klatt will
report to the Board of Regents.
New timeline shows who knew what, when in Teague scandal
KARE 11
8/14/2015
A timeline released by the University of Minnesota Thursday reveals more
details about who knew what, and when, in the days following sexual harassment
allegations against former University of Minnesota Athletic Director Norwood
Teague.
A senior leadership retreat was held July 15th. The allegations of harassment
occurred following the meeting. The next day, both women reported the incidents
to the U of M President's Chief of Staff (one before and one after the retreat
meeting.) President Eric Kaler and the Vice President of Human Resources were
informed of the allegations July 16th. On July 17th, Kaler met separately with
both women and Teague. The President's Office also informed the University's
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) office. On July 22nd and 23rd,
both women were interviewed by the EOAA and Pres. Kaler sent a followup letter
to Teague. During the week of July 27th, the women were informed that an
external investigation would start the week of Aug. 3 if Teague did not resign.
Teague informed Pres. Kaler on Aug. 1 his intentions to resign and submitted
his resignation Aug. 6th. He informed the public the next day.
The two women who filed the sexual harassment complaints against Teague came
forward Thursday.
In a statement provided by the U of M, Ann Aronson and Erin Dady, say they
felt compelled to report Teague's behavior because it was "frightening and
wrong." They also believed there would be other victims and they felt a duty to
help protect them. Both are members of U of M President Eric Kaler's leadership
team.
"We are the two women who filed the initial complaints of sexual harassment
and assault by Norwood Teague at the University of Minnesota. We are members of
President Kaler's senior leadership team, and Teague was a colleague of ours on
that team.
We felt compelled to report Teague's behavior because it was frightening and
wrong. We believed there would be others, and we felt a duty to help protect
them.
When filing our complaints, we intended to keep our identities confidential.
It is difficult to report sexual harassment and assault and endure a public
examination that includes speculative news coverage. President Kaler strove to
maintain our confidentiality and is taking decisive steps to review and
investigate all sexual harassment allegations and the climate in Gopher
athletics. He has made it clear that the University of Minnesota will not
tolerate sexual harassment. For that we are very grateful.
Unfortunately, Teague has sent an email inside and outside of the U of M

community, disclosing that these incidents of unwelcome sexual advances and
verbal and physical sexual misconduct occurred at a University of Minnesota
senior leadership retreat. With only a dozen women having attended the retreat,
our identities have been rumored and speculated about. And some members of the
media have sought to discover who we are.
We therefore decided to reveal our identities ourselves, today, in this
public statement. We ask you to respect our privacy and the privacy of others
who decide to take such action.
Sexual harassment is a predatory act. Having too much to drink does not
excuse it. It's a problem that continues to plague our institutions and our
working lives despite programs and training designed to suppress it. The only
way to eliminate it is to call attention to it when you see it or experience it.
In sharing our story today, we hope to make it easier for those who
experience sexual harassment and assault to come forward. We stand with them."
Later Thursday afternoon, Pres. Kaler offered this statement:
"I applaud the courageousness of Ann and Erin in this very difficult
situation. They have placed their own personal privacy at risk to prevent this
from happening to others. They and anyone who bravely faced sexual harassment
and assault should be supported and considered role models by all of us."
On Tuesday, The University of Minnesota launched investigations, both
internal and external, of the athletics department spending and expenses and of
its general culture, hiring and employment. The investigation may take as many
as six months to complete.
Jeanne Ronayne, Executive Director of the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual
Assault believes sexual harassment is a big issue that doesn't always get a lot
attention.
"I think we're realizing sexual harassment, sexual violence happens more than
we might think," Ronayne said.
She defines sexual violence as anything where a person uses sex as a weapon,
which includes sexual harassment.
Deciding who to tell of the harassment or assault can be an agonizing
decision for some, she said. And because of the scrutiny, victims may not come
forward or suffer additional harm when they do in the age of social media.
"With social media it really has put a chilling effect I guess on victims,
sadly," she said.
Gophers interim AD Beth Goetz gets 64 percent pay increase to $265,800
Marcus R. Fuller
08/14/2015
The University of Minnesota is providing interim athletics director Beth
Goetz an annualized pay raise of $95,000 for taking over the duties of Norwood
Teague, who resigned as AD last week amid a sexual harassment investigation.
Goetz, formerly a deputy AD and senior woman administrator, had an annual
base salary of $170,800 before she took on the new role, which is effective
until Dec. 31, 2015, or "until such time as we are able to complete a national
search and a new leader is in place," according to a letter to Goetz from
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler last Friday.
The 64 percent annual increase gives Goetz a salary of $265,800, which is
less than what Teague was earning when he resigned.
Teague, who was hired by the university in 2012 after six years as Virginia
Commonwealth's AD, was paid a base salary of $422,000 annually. Kaler said at
the news conference last Friday announcing Teague's resignation that Teague

could be paid $285 an hour as a consultant for the school. Based on that rate,
it is possible Teague's pay would have exceeded $422,000 annually.
Joel Maturi, who resigned as the Gophers' AD in 2012, was paid an annual
salary of $351,900 before his departure. Maturi had been the athletics director
since 2002.
In the Aug. 7 letter to Goetz confirming her new job, Kaler wrote, "During
this interim period, you will maintain your current responsibilities as deputy
athletics director, but I expect that you will need to delegate some of those
responsibilities to other athletics staff as appropriate so that you can focus
more of your time on the interim athletics director role. During this interim
period, you will retain your current job classification, but will use the
working title of interim athletics director."
Kaler stated in the document that because Goetz is taking on a "significant
responsibility" on top of her current duties, she will be provided three
months' salary past the end of her tenure as interim AD if the new AD decides
not to keep her on staff in the first year.
Goetz was hired by Teague from Butler University, where she was the deputy AD
from 2008-13.
Minnesota staffers sexually harassed by former AD issue statement Raphielle
Johnson
8/13/2015
Less than a week after Norwood Teague stepped down as athletic director at
the University of Minnesota following allegations of sexual harassment from two
female employees at the school, the women in question stepped forward Thursday.
This is the latest development regarding Teague, whose past actions led to
$300,000 in settlements paid by Minnesota and VCU, where he was athletic
director from 2007 to 2012.
Erin Dady and Ann Aronson issued a statement on the matter, citing Teagues
internal and external emails on the allegations as the reason for their move to
step forward.
We are the two women who filed the initial complaints of sexual harassment
and assault by Norwood Teague at the University of Minnesota, the statement
read. We are members of President Kalers senior leadership team, and Teague
was a colleague of ours on that team.
We felt compelled to report Teagues behavior because it was frightening and
them.
examination that includes speculative news coverage, the statement continued.
President Kaler strove to maintain our confidentiality and is taking decisive
steps to review and investigate all sexual harassment allegations and the
climate in Gopher athletics. He has made it clear that the University of
Minnesota will not tolerate sexual harassment. For that we are very grateful.
We therefore decided to reveal our identities ourselves, today, in a public

statement. We ask you to respect our privacy and the privacy of others who
decide to take such action.
excuse it. Its a problem that continues to plague our institutions and our
experience sexual harassment and assault to come forward. We stand with them.
Earlier this week, a Minnesota basketball beat reporter issued a statement
that Teague had sexually harassed her as well. At the time of Teagues
resignation, the school stated that he could be retained as a consultant as
large-scale facilities upgrades are begun.
Related coverage on the two staffers' statement:
http://www.startribune.com/teague-accusers-come-forward/321807131/
<http://www.startribune.com/teague-accusers-come-forward/321807131/>
http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_28636076/umn-norwood-teague-case-2-staffers-say-they
<http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_28636076/umn-norwood-teague-case-2-staffers-say-they>
http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/13/teague-complaints
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/13/teague-complaints>
-Amy PhenixChief of Staff, Office of the President
612-625-0161
Attachment #1
Independent Review Announcement_8.14 release.pdf
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2 pages (displayed on pages 492 to 493)
**Embargoed until 7:30 a.m. CT on 8/14**

U of M retains external legal counsel Karen G. Schanfield to review and assess sexual
harassment claims and the climate in athletics
Independent review follows resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague
Contacts: Evan Lapiska, University News Service, elapiska@umn.edu, (612) 6257134; University News Service, unews@umn.edu, (612) 624-5551
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (8/14/15) Today the University of Minnesota

announced it has retained an independent, external legal counsel, Karen G.
Schanfield of the law firm Fredrikson & Byron P.A., to conduct a review and address
key issues following the resignation of former Gopher Athletics Director Norwood
Teague. President Kaler asked the General Counsel to retain Ms. Schanfield on
behalf of the Board of Regents. President Kaler has asked the Chair of the Board to
assign a regent to participate on a committee that will oversee the review and
provide periodic reports to the Board.
Schanfield is a well-regarded employment law expert known for leading many highprofile cases. She advises and represents employers on a broad range of workplace
matters, including harassment, discrimination, non-compete agreements, retaliation
and more. Schanfield will work with her partner, Joseph T. Dixon, a former Assistant
U.S. Attorney.
"These external and independent experts will help ensure we fully address any
allegations of sexual harassment involving our previous leadership in Gopher
Athletics, and will help strengthen the climate in Intercollegiate Athletics, said
President Eric W. Kaler. "Sexual harassment at the University of Minnesota will not
be tolerated, and we must keep in mind and provide full support to those harmed by
the deplorable actions of a former employee. We believe an independent review is
essential to help us to learn lessons and, most importantly, to move the University
forward."
Schanfield and Dixon will provide a public, written report to Kaler, consistent with
the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Schanfield and Dixon will:
Review and investigate all allegations of sexual harassment against Teague or
other senior leaders in the athletics department received following Teagues
resignation.
Review and investigate as appropriate, any new EthicsPoints complaints
regarding sexual harassment in the athletics department.
Review whether the University knew or should have known of allegations of
Review the Universitys vetting of Teague during his hiring process.
Assess the Universitys climate in Intercollegiate Athletics with regard to

reporting and addressing of sexual harassment, in partnership with the
Universitys Office for Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Additionally, Kaler has consulted with the Legislative Auditor and both have full
faith and confidence in the Universitys Associate Vice President of Internal Audits
Gail Klatt to conduct a full audit of Intercollegiate Athletics. This audit was approved
by the Board of Regents Audit Committee in June as part of this years audit plan,
and that work will commence immediately with an initial focus on the information
most pertinent to the activities surrounding Teague. Klatt has an independent
reporting line to the Board of Regents.
About Karen Schanfield and Joseph Dixon

Schanfield is a University of Minnesota Law School graduate who, among other
matters, conducted reviews of allegations of sexual harassment and other
employment-related claims against several high-level individuals, including the
former Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard. Dixon led the U.S.
Attorneys prosecution of Tom Petters. Prior to joining Fredrikson & Byron, he
served as corporate in-house counsel where he led numerous internal investigations
involving allegations of misconduct.
Attachment #2
Chronology of Events.pdf
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Chronology of Events
Between Date of Incidents and Teagues Resignation
DATES
EVENTS
Wed, July 15, 2015
Senior Leadership Retreat meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Teague incidents occur in PM following meeting
Th, July 16, 2015
Senior Leadership Retreat meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Two parties report incidents to Presidents Chief of Staff (one before
and one after meeting), and President Kaler is informed of reports on
drive back to Twin Cities
Presidents Office informs and consults with Vice President for
Human Resources
Fri, July 17, 2015
President Kaler meets separately with reporting parties and with

Norwood Teague
Presidents Office informs and consults with Universitys Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) office
Tu, July 22, 2015
President Kaler sends followup letter to Norwood Teague

Reporting Party 1 is interviewed by EOAA
Wed, July 23, 2015
Reporting Party 2 is interviewed by EOAA
Mon, July 27, 2015
Teague is informed by President Kaler that EOAA will hire outside

investigator to conduct investigation 1
Week of July 27, 2015
EOAA meets with potential outside investigator

Reporting parties are informed that external investigation will start
week of August 3 if Teague does not resign
Sat, Aug 1, 2015
Teague informs President he intends to resign

President informs Chair and Vice Chair of Board
Mon-Wed, Aug 3-5, 2015
University develops transition plan for athletics department in

anticipation of Teagues expected resignation, and gathers and
prepares records for public disclosure following resignation
Th, Aug 6, 2015
Teague submits letter of resignation

President Kaler accepts resignation
Full Board of Regents informed
Fri, Aug 7, 2015
University announces Teagues resignation and makes public the

records relating to the investigation
Given the senior level of the individuals involved, in order to ensure the highest level of integrity of the
investigation and consistent with past practices, the University decided to use an outside investigator to investigate
the allegations against Teague.
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Chuck Tombarge <tombarge@umn.edu>, Bill Donohue <donohue@umn.edu>, Brian Steeves
<stee0168@umn.edu>, Sarah Dirksen <sdirksen@umn.edu>
ekaler@umn.edu
August 12, 2015 8:34:12 PM CDT
August 12, 2015 8:34:44 PM CDT
Folks,
We really need to spend the time needed to have Chair Johnson be factual and
I think create a more thoughtful process for deciding what media interviews he
does.
It does not serve the board well nor does it serve the institution well when
he's not. For example in the 4th story he says we became aware of "red flags"
in Norwood's hiring. That is simply not true. We had no flags when we selected
him, nor had we ever had an allegation like this.
Similarly, he says the audit will take 30 days, tomorrow we are going to say
it will likely be 3 months, with the possibility of an interim report in 30
days.
I think he simply needs to not make a decision about responding to media
calls without first talking to Chuck, and, if all agree he should respond, he
has to get messages from us and be prepped. We wouldn't let EWK go out there
without sufficient facts and prep time and we shouldn't let the Chair of the
Board do so either.
I would also suggest we find 2-4 hours for him with Bruce Benidt asap.
Amy
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Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2015 at 9:36 AM
Subject: News Clips: August 12, 2015
To: Dean Johnson <djohns@umn.edu <mailto:djohns@umn.edu>>, David McMillan
<mcmil019@umn.edu <mailto:mcmil019@umn.edu>>
Cc: Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu <mailto:ekaler@umn.edu>>, Amy Phenix
<pheni001@umn.edu <mailto:pheni001@umn.edu>>, Brian Steeves <stee0168@umn.edu
<mailto:stee0168@umn.edu>>
TO: ALL REGENTS
The following articles related to higher education governance appeared in
various news outlets today:
1. VIDEO <http://kstp.com/news/stories/S3876415.shtml?cat=1> - Board of
Regents Orders Investigation into U of M Athletics Department (KSTP)
2. VIDEO
<http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/08/11/questions-still-bubble-around-minnesota-ads-exit/>
- Amid Questions Over AD, U Of M Launches Investigation (WCCO)
3. VIDEO
<http://www.kare11.com/story/sports/college/minnesota/golden-gophers/2015/08/11/amid-questions-over-ad-u-mlaunches-investigation/31481391/>
- Amid questions over AD, U of M launches investigation (KARE)
4. VIDEO
<http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29764850/questions-surround-vetting-process-of-norwood-teague>
- University of Minnesota admits to 'human error' in hiring Norwood

Teague (KMSP)
5. University of Minnesota OKs 'outside investigation' in Teague case
<http://www.startribune.com/university-of-minnesota-oks-outside-investigation-in-teague-case/321475611/>
(StarTribune)
6. Amid questions over Teague, university launches investigation
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/11/teague-investigation> (MPR)
7. Teague's expenses detail golfing trips, limo rides, steak dinners
<http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_28623173/teagues-expenses-detail-golfing-trips-limo-rides-steak> (Pioneer
Press)
8. Some Gophers boosters blame UMN president for athletics director 'mess'
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28624238/some-gophers-boosters-blame-umn-president-athleticsdirector?source=blurb>
(Pioneer Press)
9. Former Gophers football stars Pete Najarian, Lee Hutton lobby for AD job
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28623653/former-gophers-football-stars-pete-najarian-lee-hutton?source=blurb>
(Pioneer Press)
University of Minnesota OKs 'outside investigation' in Teague case
Maura Lerner
8/12/2015
The University of Minnesota said Tuesday it will hire outside experts to
examine the finances and employment practices of the athletic department in the
wake of Norwood Teagues abrupt resignation as athletic director.
We are committed to bringing in outside parties to conduct an
investigation, said spokesman Evan Lapiska.
Teague, 49, resigned Friday following reports that he had sexually harassed
and groped two female university employees. Teague acknowledged what he called
his offensive behavior in the two incidents.
The investigation will take two paths, said Dean Johnson, chairman of the
Board of Regents. One will use an employment lawyer to look at the culture and
hiring practices in the department, he said.
The other will focus on finances, such as expense reports, travel and other
spending, at the department that Teague has headed since 2012. Johnson said the
U plans to conduct two audits, one by its auditing staff and one by an outside
firm. He said the audit would not focus on Teague individually, but just the
whole balance sheet.
We have no reason to believe theres misappropriation of funds or other
improprieties, Johnson said. But when you have missteps and behavior such as
Mr. Teagues, its always good to make sure youve checked all possibilities.
The university announced the new steps as revelations continued to mount
about Teagues behavior before and during his tenure at the U.
On Tuesday, the Star Tribune disclosed that the U paid $175,000 in 2013 to
settle a complaint by a former associate athletic director, Regina Sullivan,
who accused Teague of gender discrimination when he fired her in October 2012.
In July 2012, his former employer, Virginia Commonwealth University, paid
$125,000 to settle another gender discrimination complaint against Teague,
which had been filed by the womens head basketball coach, Beth Cunningham.
In addition, on Monday, Star Tribune reporter Amelia Rayno reported that she
too had been sexually harassed by Teague in 2013. Her first-person account
prompted President Eric Kaler to announce that he would launch an inquiry into
whether any university employees who have a responsibility to report these
kinds of concerns were aware of the incidents.

Johnson said he met with Kaler Tuesday morning, and agreed on the new
inquiries. This is not going to happen overnight, he said. He estimated that
the investigations could take three to six months.
One goal, he said, is to create an opportunity for any employee within the
department of athletics to come forward and say, I have been wronged.
Darrin Rosha, a member of the Board of Regents, said he supported the
decision. The board is taking this very seriously, he said. The substance
and the gravity of the matter at hand would warrant that.
Amid questions over Teague, university launches investigation
Matt Sepic
8/11/2015
University of Minnesota officials say they're planning an outside
investigation of the school's athletics department, after the school's athletic
director resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.
Norwood Teague stepped down as Gophers athletic director Friday after
complaints of lewd behavior toward two female employees surfaced. The women
neither of whom are students each reported unwanted touching and sexual
advances. One said Teague sent her explicit text messages.
A redacted transcript of the investigation and text messages released later
in the day by the university show the graphic nature of that harassment.
The investigative transcript includes passages where Teague pursues a woman
with questions about whether she would cheat on her spouse and repeatedly
pinches her buttocks and touches her inappropriately during a university event,
to the point where she felt "shaken" and "a little fearful if others had not
been there."
Copies of text messages reveal a conversation that began pleasantly but
degenerated into Teague asking a woman to let him perform oral sex on her.
This week, the Star Tribune's Gopher basketball writer, Amelia Rayno, said
Teague had made similar advances and sent similar text messages to her.
Now, university leaders said they are looking into the athletic department's
culture, employment practices and any other instances of sexual harassment.
An audit conducted by an independent employment attorney will coincide
with an internal review, said Dean Johnson, chairman of the university's board
of regents.
"When an individual leaves a department at a senior level, such as Mr.
Teague, there's automatically within the university an internal audit done,"
Johnson said. " But we thought it would be good to have an outside audit as
well."
The Star Tribune reported the University of Minnesota paid $175,000 about two
years ago to settle a complaint filed by former associate athletic director
Regina Sullivan, who alleged gender discrimination against Teague. And Virginia
Commonwealth University where Teague worked before leading the Gophers also
paid to settle a gender discrimination complaint by the women's head basketball
coach.
Johnson said he heard nothing about these allegations until Teague's
resignation last week. He said he does not expect the university and
independent reviews to turn up any major problems or additional complaints
against Teague.
"It's not a witch hunt, because we have no reason to believe there's other
issues within the department," he said. "But we want to make sure to bring
confidence back to the people of Minnesota, coaches, the student athletes, the

donors."
Johnson said the university hasn't yet selected th says the attorney who will
lead the external review, which he expects to take about 30 days. The
univeresity's audit, he said, could take as long as three to six months to
complete.
Stephanie Schleuder, a former Gophers volleyball coach, said the university
could have avoided the problems with Teague if the people who hired him had
thoroughly looked into his background.
"It just seems like they have a total hands off way of dealing with problems,
and I don't think that's right," she said.
Schleuder coached at the university for 13 years before she was fired in 1995
after filing a pay discrimination complaint, which she settled.
While the university searches for a replacement for Teague, president Eric
Kaler has put deputy athletic director Beth Goetz in charge of Gopher athletics.
Teague's expenses detail golfing trips, limo rides, steak dinners
Tad Vezner
8/11/2015
When University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler touted the hire of
athletics director Norwood Teague several years ago, he called him "a
relationship builder and experienced fundraiser."
And a review of the past year of Teague's expense reports showed that the
former director spent money to make money -- treating donors from Minnesota to
Florida to Arizona with golf outings, limo rides and expensive dinners. In some
cases, he offered "consultants" the same treatment.
Not all of the expenses were fully reimbursed by the University.
Days after Teague's resignation after accusations of sexual harassment were
made, the University ordered a review of his department's culture, employment
practices and spending.
University records of Teague's expenses dating from July 2014 to present,
totaling $26,163.94, include:
Twice golfed at Windsong Farm in Independence, Minn., with donors. The
one-day outings cost the university $708 and $390, respectively.
Took "development consultants" to dinner at Minneapolis' J.D. Hoyt's and
Capital Grille in Sept. 2014. The first dinner -- with him, executive associate
athletic director Mike Ellis and a single consultant -- cost $365.97 -- $300 of
which was reimbursed by the university. The second dinner with two staff and
two consultants, costing $424.14 including $180 in alcohol, was fully
reimbursed. Another consultant dinner at Burch Steakhouse in November 2014
between Teague, Ellis and a different consultant cost $247.87, fully reimbursed.
A 2014 New Year's Eve dinner for 10 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse in
Orlando, Fla., including donors and two staff, totaled $1,332, including $470
in alcohol. Teague was not there, though he paid for it and was reimbursed
$1,000.
A donor meeting at Andre's Steakhouse in Naples, Fla., on March 2015 with
two staff and two donors totaled $342, including $84 in alcohol, fully
reimbursed.
Teague spent four nights at the Inn in Pelican Bay in Naples, Fla., for
"donor visits." Hotel costs, fully reimbursed, were $1,745.40. And in April, a
three-day stay in Santa Monica's Miramar Hotel & Bungalows during the College
Sports Summit totaled $1,107 in hotel costs.
Teague spent five nights at JW Marriott in Indianapolis, "entertaining

donors" during the men's basketball Final Four tournament, racking up $1,739.96
in hotel costs. "When a city hosts the Final Four, hotel room rates increase
dramatically. ... This is a very reasonable rate for the Final Four," Teague's
expense report stated.
In February, Teague paid $750 for a limousine to transport nine donors and
three staff while in Bloomington, Ind., during a Gophers men's basketball game
against Indiana. "Our priority was to keep the group together and multiple
stops need to be made. The reserved vehicle provided more reliability than
trying to find multiple cabs near the basketball arena following the game,"
Teague's report stated.
To read through 161 pages of Teague's expenses, go online to TwinCities.com.
Some Gophers boosters blame UMN president for athletics director 'mess'
Marcus Fuller
8/11/2015
During University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler's news conference last
week announcing the resignation of athletics director Norwood Teague amid
sexual harassment complaints, several Gophers boosters were unhappy that he did
not accept responsibility for hiring him three years ago.
When it comes to finding the next AD, the question among some prominent
Gophers supporters is whether Kaler can get it right this time.
Pat Fallon, chairman of Fallon Worldwide, an advertising agency based in
Minneapolis, exchanged emails with his booster friends recently pointing out
issues he had with nobody taking blame for bringing Teague to the university.
"I'm a CEO of a company and you have to step up and accept responsibility
when you're in the chair," Fallon said. "(Kaler is) in the chair. And this is a
mess. The committee, whoever he assigned and however it was done, they failed
miserably. At the end of the day, he has to take responsibility for the way he
mishandled the whole mess."
Teague, who spent six years running Virginia Commonwealth's athletic
department, was named the Gophers' AD in April 2012, replacing Joel Maturi.
Kaler used a 25-member search committee to recommend a finalist from among
the 40 candidates culled from a two-month search conducted with the help of a
search firm.
The unanimous recommendation was Teague, who conducted a two-hour interview
with the committee before a final meeting with Kaler.
Fallon was emphatic about Gophers football coach Jerry Kill having a "strong
voice" if Kaler puts together another search committee to advise him.
Kill, the 2014 Big Ten coach of the year who took the program to its first
New Year's Day Bowl since 1962, is the main figure donors and boosters want to
hear from in the fundraising campaign for the $190 million Athletes Village
project.
"I think he has to have a strong voice," Fallon said of Kill. "But Kaler is
CEO of the university. He has to be held responsible. If Kill has final say,
then that's not fair. He has to have a loud voice and maybe even veto power,
but at the end of the day Kaler should be held accountable. I don't see how the
president can be taken out of that (search process) and then be held
accountable. I understand that they are a lot of people angry with Kaler; I'm
not angry with him. I just don't think he did a good job responding to and
managing this situation. In the end, he has to be held responsible for Norwood
Teague being in this community."
Jim Carter, a Gophers football captain on the 1967 Big Ten champion and a

former Pro Bowl linebacker with the Green Bay Packers, is concerned that Kaler
will hire a search firm again to gather a pool of candidates.
"The problem with those search firms is that they already have people lined
up," Carter said. "That's the problem with it. There are some people I've
talked to very disappointed about Kaler. There are those opinions out there."
Kaler said at his news conference Friday that the U would conduct a national
search for Teague's replacement with no timetable given. There was no mention
of what the process would be this time around.
If the Gophers were to hire a search firm again, longtime booster Dick Ames
said he probably "wouldn't give a dime" to more fundraising efforts.
"That's what they did before," he said. "I don't know why they wouldn't just
go with some local people who are qualified to help find someone and stick with
that."
Goal line Club board member and membership committee chair John Bogard
praised Kaler's commitment to athletics. Bogard believes Kaler will find a
great fit to be the next AD.
"I continue to be impressed by President Kaler," Bogard said. "He is the most
aggressive president regarding his support of Gopher athletics of any president
I can remember since graduating from the U in 1960. He has my support."
Former Gophers football stars Pete Najarian, Lee Hutton lobby for AD job
Marcus Fuller
8/12/2015
Pete Najarian moved back to the Twin Cities from New York this year to be
closer to family.
So the former star linebacker for the University of Minnesota is around his
alma mater more when he's not commuting to the Big Apple, where he works as a
stock trader and television personality on CNBC's "Fast Money."
Najarian has talked to boosters about the resignation of Gophers athletics
director Norwood Teague after a sexual harassment investigation. Despite his
lack of athletic administrative experience, Najarian has become a favorite
among boosters to replace Teague as AD.
"It's absolutely flattering beyond words to be in the conversation," said
Najarian, 51. "Whether or not that's legitimate, we'll see. It'll be
interesting once the university puts together a team (to decide) what they're
looking for. I would be an out-of-the-box kind of guy."
When University President Eric Kaler announced Teague's departure Friday at a
news conference, he didn't talk about the hiring process except to say it would
entail a national search.
Several key boosters have indicated they do not want a search firm involved
and that they prefer candidates currently on staff or with Minnesota
connections. Such a list would include interim AD Beth Goetz, associate AD Dan
O'Brien and Minneapolis attorney Lee Hutton III, a former Gophers wide receiver.
Hutton, whose younger brother Logan also was a receiver for the Gophers, is
interested in the job.
Former Gophers basketball player and Washington Wizards forward Kris
Humphries first posed the question in a tweet last week: "Norwood Teague out,
Hutton in?"
"(Former Minnesota AD) McKinley Boston told me it would be a good idea to
throw my hat in in 2012 when Joel Maturi was on his way out," Hutton said. "I
decided to wait at that time to get several more years of experience, but I've
told everyone this time I would be interested."

A lawyer in Minneapolis since 2007, Hutton represents professional athletes
and celebrities. He also has handled sexual harassment cases.
"I know how sensitive those allegations can be," said Hutton, 39, a native of
Galveston, Texas. "But I think it's going to be evident moving forward the
quality of the Gophers' resiliency and the quality of their character. I think
there are some quality people there with (football coach Jerry) Kill. The
program is very solid and stable. I don't think this issue will derail the
fundraising project at all."
Other possible Gophers AD candidates are Mountain West Conference
Commissioner Craig Thompson, Northern Illinois AD Sean T. Frazier, Iowa deputy
AD Gene Taylor and Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard.
"The types of names I've seen floating around for the job are almost
exclusively people holding roles at the U or somewhere else," Najarian said. "I
don't know how realistic it is, but that doesn't mean I don't think I can get
it. It really depends on the direction that they feel they want to go. It's fun
and really interesting to have a fair amount of people supporting the idea.
That's really great."
Najarian, who was a member of the last graduating class at Minneapolis
Central High School, which closed in 1982, played for the Gophers from 1982-85
and ranks No. 2 on the career tackles list behind former All-American Tyrone
Carter.
After playing 18 games in two NFL seasons with the Vikings and Tampa Bay
Buccaneers, Najarian joined his brother, Jon, as an options trader in 1992.
Over the next 23 years, he served as president of Mercury Trading, a
market-making firm in Chicago, and co-founded optionMonster.com and
tradeMonster.com with his brother.
He has kept his pulse on college football as an ESPN commentator since 2013.
The next AD will need to manage Title IX issues and have a strong
relationship with Kill to lead fundraising for a $190 million facilities
project.
Najarian knows a lot about money but also sees potential in post-Teague
Gophers athletics.
"I think the really positive side is the program isn't broken," he said. "The
headline (with Teague) is going to grab people. It's become a huge story across
the country. But it's something that happened, it's unfortunate and sad. I feel
awful that it happened. But I think the program is moving in the right
direction. There are a lot of positives you can point to athletically and
academically. You don't have to go in and fix something. You just have to go in
and continue what's already started and build from there."
-Jason Langworthy
Board Associate, Policy & Committees
Office of the Board of Regents
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1. UMN: Experts say Teague troubles unlikely to affect Title IX investigation
<http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_28630187/umn-teague-troubles-unlikely-affect-title-ix-investigation> (Pioneer
Press)
2. Level-headed Goetz takes over reeling Minnesota program
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/12/beth-goetz> (MPR)
3. Search firm that found Norwood Teague also tied to embattled UMD athletics
director
<http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/sports-business/2015/08/norwood-teague-parker-executive-searchcontroversy.html?iana=ind_edu> (Minneapolis/St.
Paul Business Journal)
4. An urbanist's dream: New MSP innovation district would create national
standard for city building
<http://www.minnpost.com/line/2015/07/urbanists-dream-new-msp-innovation-district-would-create-national-standardcity-buildin?utm_source=MinnPost
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5. Illinois Flagship Endures a Year of Tumult, but Lasting Damage Is Unlikely
<http://chronicle.com/article/Illinois-Flagship-Endures-a/232339/?cid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en> (The
Chronicle of Higher Education)
6. No Golden Parachute
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Higher
Ed&utm_campaign=1944330b5f-DNU20150813&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-1944330b5f198600253> (Inside
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7. More Money ... If You Can Play Ball
<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/08/12/colleges-inflate-full-cost-attendance-numbers-increasing-stipendsathletes?utm_source=Inside
Higher
Ed&utm_campaign=9a41714bcb-DNU20150812&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-9a41714bcb198600253> (Inside
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UMN: Experts say Teague troubles unlikely to affect Title IX investigation
Josh Verges
8/12/2015
Sexual harassment claims surrounding athletics director Norwood Teague's

resignation last week are unlikely to affect a federal investigation into
gender equity in sports at the University of Minnesota, experts say.
Both matters regarding the treatment of women are troubling, Neena Chaudhry
said, but Teague's unwanted sexual advances at work should have no bearing on
whether the U is treating its female student-athletes fairly.
"The complaint that's been filed with the (Office of Civil Rights) about the
athletics program is one thing, and I'm pretty sure they're going to limit the
investigation to what the complaint is about," said Chaudhry, senior counsel
with the National Women's Law Center, which advocates for women's rights.
The Office of Civil Rights began investigating the university in January
after receiving a complaint about plans to raze the outdoor track to make way
for the Athletes Village, a football and men's and women's practice facility
and student-athlete academic center. The person who filed the Title IX
complaint said the U has a history of favoring male athletes.
On Friday, Teague resigned as athletics director after two women said he
sexually harassed them at a university function. On Sunday, Star Tribune
reporter Amelia Rayno said Teague also subjected her to unwanted advances while
she covered the men's basketball team.
Erin Buzuvis, a Western New England University law professor who writes about
Title IX, the federal law barring sex-based discrimination in education, agreed
Teague's behavior should not affect the federal investigation.
Teague and other university officials have dealt with questions of Title IX
compliance since 2013, when an associate athletics director accused Teague of
firing her because she was a strong advocate for women's athletics. The U paid
Regina Sullivan $175,000 to settle the claim.
That same year, the university hired an expert to review Title IX compliance
in athletics. The school was preparing an action plan when the Athletes Village
complaint was filed. Now, gender-equity plans are on hold until the Office of
Civil Rights completes its work.
During a report to the Board of Regents last month, university officials
offered evidence they are complying with Title IX. They said 51 percent of all
athletic roster spots last year went to women, matching the general
undergraduate population; and they said 46 percent of all athletic scholarship
money went to women, which is proportional to the unduplicated count of Gophers
athletes.
However, officials acknowledged that the subject of the ongoing Title IX
investigation is a priority when it comes to complying with the law. When
regent Michael Hsu asked about the U's "greatest weakness" related to Title IX,
deputy general counsel Tracy Smith pointed to the track facilities.
"Probably the biggest area that we need to work on is equity in competitive
facilities with the destruction of the track in order to build Athletes
Village," she said. "I think that is our first focus for Title IX purposes."
As Smith spoke, both Teague and Beth Goetz nodded in agreement. Goetz, an
associate athletics director, now is the U's interim athletics director.
There has been no indication when the Office of Civil Rights might wrap up
its investigation. Although the government has the power to strip universities
of federal funds for noncompliance with Title IX, such investigations typically
conclude with settlement agreements in which the school agrees to take specific
corrective action.
Level-headed Goetz takes over reeling Minnesota program
The Associated Press

8/12/2015
Beth Goetz was quiet as usual while her parents, Les and Ann, drove their
daughter to a band concert in seventh grade. And it wasn't until Beth started
her flute solo in the middle of the show that they realized their little girl
was a featured part of the show.
"That's just kind of her demeanor," Ann Goetz said. "We hear about her
accomplishments from other people, but she doesn't really tell us about it."
So they weren't surprised nearly three decades later that when Beth was
thrust into a leadership role at Minnesota after athletic director Norwood
Teague was embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal, they found out about it
second-hand.
Teague resigned, and the Golden Gophers have turned to the understated
41-year-old former college soccer standout who has never led an athletic
department. Her steady hand is needed to settle a reeling program and take the
wheel on a massive facilities project.
"When opportunity knocks, you say yes," said Goetz, who was deputy athletic
director under Teague. "That's what we tell our student-athletes. Prepare
yourself and when somebody asks, you say yes."
Goetz grew up the oldest of four girls in Florissant, Missouri, with an
elementary school teacher for a mother and a father who took over a family
business selling and installing windows.
"I like to say my dog and my cat gave me more trouble than any of our four
girls did," Ann Goetz said.
Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens, who worked with Goetz when she oversaw
compliance at Butler, calls her a rock star.
"There may be chaos and it may feel chaotic around her, but she always seems
to be measured," Stevens said. "She always seems to be in the same mode. I just
think that consistency's huge."
One year after finishing her soccer career at Clemson, the psychology major
who planned to become a therapist was a 23-year-old head coach of the women's
team at Missouri-St. Louis.
Goetz also drove the van for road trips, swept the gym floor and mowed the
lawn.
"Who doesn't want to be out on a beautiful day cutting the grass?" Goetz
said. "Plus it's a big fun lawnmower. I know more about turf than most people
probably would expect."
Her ability to find the positive in less-than-ideal circumstances should
serve her well now. Teague hired her away from Butler in 2013 and gave her wide
latitude to meet with donors and work with coaches.
So when Teague was accused of drunkenly groping two university employees,
sending sexually explicit text messages to one of them and behaving similarly
toward a Star Tribune reporter, it rocked the university.
"It's hard to hear that about anyone, certainly someone that you worked
with," Goetz said. "Egregious judgment and behavior. It's just disappointing.
Certainly disappointing."
Goetz said she had no knowledge of Teague's behavior, and her father sensed
the anguish in her voice when she called home one night.
"I said to her, 'I know you've got a very strong backbone and can do many
things. I also know you've got a soft bone in your back for people and I know
you're very disappointed and hurt by your friend,'" Les Goetz said. "She said,
'Oh yeah, dad, I couldn't believe it when I heard it.'

"And I understand that. I think she admired that gentleman very much and we
all tend to do that at points in our lives."
There is no time to wallow.
Football coach Jerry Kill is pushing for a groundbreaking this fall on a $190
million athletes' village that includes new practice facilities for the
football and basketball team, and they still have a long way to go on the
fundraising end.
"Our team, though they may not have done something like this before, there's
nobody else I want to go to battle with," Goetz said. "They're all going to
step up. We're ready."
After getting the interim tag, Goetz called Lori Flanagan, the athletic
director at UMSL who had experience with the interim tag at St. Louis
University, for advice and started to plow ahead.
"What you're trying to do is just stabilize everyone," Flanagan said.
"Because when your AD leaves, everyone is in flux, whether they realize it or
not. It's now open game for everyone. So Beth, that's what she's going to do.
She's going to stabilize."
Even in her first few days crisscrossing the campus, Goetz recognized the
jitters in coaches and staff members who read the salacious headlines.
"I think you're naive to say everybody is going to be fine through a
transition because people are going to think, 'How might that impact me today
or down the road?'" Goetz said. "But I think that what you do is communicate as
much as you can. You're as transparent as possible and reassure everybody we're
going to move forward."
Additional interviews with Interim Director of Athletics Goetz
VIDEO
<http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29773759/new-interim-gophers-athletics-director-beth-goetz-addressesteagues-resignation> KMSP
VIDEO <http://www.kare11.com/videos/sports/2015/08/12/31570655/> - KARE
VIDEO <http://kstp.com/news/stories/S3877834.shtml?cat=1> - KSTP
VIDEO
<http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/08/12/1-on-1-interview-with-new-u-athletic-director-beth-goetz/>
- WCCO
Search firm that found Norwood Teague also tied to embattled UMD athletics
director
Nick Halter
8/12/2015
The executive search firm that brought Norwood Teague to the University of
Minnesota has a history of facilitating hires that became controversial,
including one a few hours north at University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD).
Both the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and UMD (each part of the
state's public University of Minnesota system) hired Atlanta-based Parker
Executive Search to find athletic directors.
It's easy to see why they chose Parker, as the firm has been profiled by ESPN
as one of the most influential search firms in college athletics and has had
Indiana, Kentucky, Notre Dame, Oregon and Northwestern as clients.
Parker's searches in Minnesota resulted in the 2012 hiring of Teague, who
resigned last week while facing reports of sexually harassing employees. It
also brought Athletics Director Josh Berlo to UMD, where he is facing criticism
for firing five-time national champion women's hockey coach Shannon Miller.

One Gophers booster told the Pioneer Press he won't give any more money to
the university if it uses any search firm again.
How much blame should the search firm get for Teague's hiring? That's a
question likely to come up when the University of Minnesota Twin Cities
conducts an outside investigation into the case.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities gave Parker a $125,800 contract in
February 2012 that stipulated the firm would examine finalists' backgrounds,
including interviews with references who were both on and off of the list
supplied by candidates.
At the time Teague was hired, he was facing a gender-discrimination complaint
from the women's basketball coach at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Minnesota spokesman Evan Lapiska said the university was not aware of the
complaint.
The complaint was settled for $125,000, but not until Teague was already in
Minnesota.
Parker could not be reached for information about its search process and
whether it found anything questionable in Teague's past. Subsequent allegations
of sexual harassment made by Star Tribune reporter Amelia Rayno have some
wondering if Teague's behavior dates back to his VCU days.
The firm also has been questioned about work it did that led to the hires of
basketball coaches Kelvin Sampson at Indiana and Billy Gillispie at Kentucky,
among others.
Sampson was hired in 2006, two months before he was hit with penalties for
recruiting violations while at Oklahoma.
Gillespie was arrested for driving under the influence twice before he was
hired by Kentucky in 2007. He was fired two years later.
An urbanist's dream: New MSP innovation district would create national
standard for city building
Brian Martucci
7/31/2015
Imagine life science and IT startup clusters connected by woonerf-like
streets to vastly expanded University of Minnesota lab facilities; dense,
live-work-play developments that spur further transit investments and draw
ambitious people from across MSP and beyond; shared energy allocation, water
management and parking facilities for thousands of residents and workers;
bustling breweries, inspiring pocket parks, and vastly improved pedestrian and
bike connections throughout.
Sound like an urbanists idle daydream? Perhaps. But the Prospect North
Partnership is serious about implementing this vision in the densely populated,
already busy Green Line corridor between the U of M and Highway 280. The
partnerships target area, dubbed (for the moment) University Avenue
Innovation District, covers parts of Prospect Park in Minneapolis and St.
Anthony Park in St. Paul.
With the opening of the Green Line and continued growth at the U, the
University Avenue Innovation District (UAID) area is going to develop and fill
in one way or another, says Prospect Park 2020 principal and local architect
Dick Gilyard, an early UAID booster who remains central to the planning and
implementation processes. Local stakeholders are asking, Is development going
to happen to us, or are we going to shape whats planned and built?
Prospect Norths growing membership nearly 20 distinct entities in all
includes the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul; the Minneapolis Public Housing

Agency; Xcel Energy; Mississippi Watershed Management Organization; Greater
MSP; Prospect Park 2020; and various U of M entities, among others. All share
an ambitious, innovative vision for development and urban problem solving that,
done right, could set a national standard for 21st-century city building.
Sharing resources in a dynamic city within a city
The University Avenue Innovation District builds off of the City of
Minneapoliss Stadium Village Station Area Plan [PDF]. But the UAID is the most
cohesive, comprehensive and outside-the-box neighborhood development vision to
be attempted anywhere in MSP in a generation.
Built around existing neighborhood anchors, such as the Us life sciences
laboratories, Surly Brewing Co. and the renowned Textile Center, UAID will be a
mixed-use, resource-efficient urban village that draws talented workers and
ambitious entrepreneurs, many of whom (it is hoped) will choose to live within
walking or biking distance of their offices. Over time, the vibrant culture of
innovation will attract business incubators, existing employers and
deep-pocketed startup investors, creating the sort of virtuous cycle thats
currently on display in the North Loop and parts of Northeast Minneapolis.
Were creating a living laboratory for urban development, says Gilyard.
[UAID is] a catalytic city within a city where people want to live, work and
justbe all the time.
Fully realized, UAID could support anywhere from 5,000 to 7,000 jobs, and
grow the local tax base from $2 or $3 million to $25 million annually a huge
boon for local governments.
To achieve these lofty targets and create a functional and appealing enclave,
UAID local stakeholders and decision-makers are fundamentally rethinking urban
infrastructure management, resource allocation and problem solving. The
districts success hinges on effectively sharing systems and resources on a
scale never before seen in MSP.
Were implementing systems and tackling challenges on a district-wide basis,
rather than a piecemeal, project-by-project basis, explains Gilyard. He
identifies five broad engineering systems to be addressed at the district
level: stormwater management, hot and cold water delivery, parking, public
realms and energy.
Most systems apply existing solutions or technologies on a larger scale.
None of this requires technologies or processes that havent been tried
before, says Gilyard.
For instance, the hot and cold water system would simply produce and store
potable water at one or more shared hubs within the district, then distribute
it to a housing unit or office after a toilet flush or tap turn. District
energy would be handled in similar fashion, with the areas energy supply
distributed as needed through a communal, highly efficient, inter-building
system connected to the national grid and possibly augmented by sustainable
local generation.
Meanwhile, the district parking system would resemble the Us existing
parking model, which finds students, faculty and staff using university-owned
parking garages based on where they work or take classes. In the UAID, local
residents, workers and visitors would likely share space in parking facilities
owned by Prospect North Partnership, Minneapolis and/or St. Paul, or another
entity.
The shared stormwater plan is particularly innovative and eco-friendly.
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization is spearheading the construction

of aboveground and/or underground reservoirs to store stormwater runoff from
private properties. Stored water could be recycled and reused for landscape
irrigation, sanitation systems, and even (after thorough purification) drinking
and bathing water.
UAIDs public realms could turn out to be the most ambitious of the five
envisioned systems. According to Gilyard, Prospect North Partnerships
long-term goal involves connecting the neighborhood to Minneapolis Grand
Rounds park system, which runs along the nearby Mississippi riverfront.
As part of the planned Grand Rounds integration, the Trust For Public Land is
spearheading the creation of a wedge-shaped signature green space, he says,
that would begin at the Prospect Park Green Line station and extend north,
encompassing the Kemps creamery overflow site and possibly incorporating the
United Crushers mill into a destination park. The space would likely be owned
by the Minneapolis Park Board or by a private landowner that agrees to allow
public use. And any onsite water features could tie into Mississippi Watershed
Management Organizations stormwater storage system.
Nearby, five blocks of 4th Street SE currently an ordinary side street
flanked by apartment and office buildings are slated for a total revamp.
Dubbed Green Fourth, the re-imagined 4th Street will be a woonerf-like
demonstration project designed for people, not cars, says Gilyard. Ample
seating, lighting, mini-plazas and parklets will dot the span, inviting
street-level engagement and spurring imaginative new land uses.
The goal is to create a green spine for [UAID] that ties future real
estate developments and green spaces together, enhancing the end-users
experience, says Sarah Harris, managing director at University of Minnesota
Foundation Real Estate Advisors, a Prospect North Partnership member. Two
blocks of Green Fourth should be fully constructed by the end of 2017, with the
rest to follow on a yet-to-be-determined timeline.
Were using infrastructure as an organizing principle for the entire
district, as well as a spur for private development, without ever losing sight
of how the built environment affects patterns of activity, Harris explains.
Lessons learned, challenges to come
The innovation district concept isnt unique to MSP. The Brookings
Institution highlights numerous examples in various stages of planning and
execution. According to Harris, the Prospect North Partnership looked closely
at the Kendall Square district in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where MIT and local
partners built a vibrant residential research-and-startup district out of an
ordinary urban neighborhood.
Kendall Square exemplifies a long-term trend: the rise of innovation
districts as R&D moves away from siloed [university] campuses and into
amenitized urban districts, the continuing evolution of public-private
partnership as a strategy for delivering enhanced urban places, and the
decisive embrace of sustainable development in the planning community, says
Haila Maze, a long range planner with Minneapolis Community Planning and
Economic Development department.
But theres no true case study for district-wide system integration on this
scale, notes Harris. Were really taking a step beyond previous innovation
district models here, she says, and building a replicable city of the
future model that demonstrates how urban development should occur locally and
nationally.
So far, UAIDs public-private model has proven effective at inducing

compromise-oriented, workable solutions to thorny issues. For instance, says
Gilyard, the Textile Center was instrumental in building support for a district
parking scheme.
The partnership had initially envisioned a piecemeal parking approach that
emphasized site-specific parking. As the areas density increased, the Textile
Center fretted that there wouldnt be enough excess parking capacity on local
streets and adjacent parcels to support its occasional users, many of whom
drive into MSP from rural and suburban areas with sewing machines, fabric rolls
and other bulky equipment. The district parking model guarantees the Textile
Center enough parking on busy days without affecting density or shortchanging
other land uses.
By the same token, businesses moving into the UAID appear willing to
compromise on issues that dont align with the districts vision. When Surly
Brewing Company was scouting sites for its new destination brewery, it
initially deemed Prospect Parks available parcels too small to work with.
They wanted something on the order of 20 acres, says Gilyard, which wasnt
going to happen here.
The Prospect North Partnership prevailed on Surlys owners to reconsider,
pointing to the districts transit amenities and future potential. They
succeeded, of course, and the brewerys gleaming seven-acre site is now one of
the neighborhoods hottest properties.
New stakeholders are buying in, too. Awakened by a hot regional property
market and intoxicated by the innovation districts potential, developers cant
wait to break ground until UAIDs shared systems are in place. But theyre
still heeding UAIDs vision. According to Harris, five in-progress residential
developments have flexible infrastructure components that can be integrated
with shared energy and water systems, and the partnership has prevailed on at
least three residential developments to include a wider range of housing types
affordable, market-rate, public and ownership-oriented than initially
planned.
The biggest remaining challenge is simply arriving at an enforceable
framework for the districts shared systems: whos responsible for their
construction and initial costs, ongoing operation and funding. Though initial
approval of shared systems construction will go through the normal city
council processes, Gilyard says that agreements governing ongoing funding and
maintenance need to be legally sound and permanently attached to UAID
properties themselves, not individual property owners. Otherwise, landlords who
arrive after the shared systems are finalized and implemented might choose to
opt out, threatening the whole arrangements stability.
Prospect North Partnerships members have all agreed on these issues in
principle, but creating enforceable agreements for unknown future stakeholders
is easier said than done. Its easy to agree on these things in principle,
notes Gilyard. Problems tend to come when youre working out the details.
The shared systems issue presents real, though manageable, risks for UAIDs
founding organizations. For instance, Mississippi Watershed Management
Organization agreed to cover the initial cost of the shared stormwater system,
and then charge back those costs to eventual system users over a multi-year
period. The long repayment period could affect MWMOs financial position and
raises the specter of an outright loss.
But even before the shared systems logistical and financial headaches are
worked out, Gilyard, Harris and city staff are optimistic that UAIDs physical

development complete with plug-ins for eventual shared systems will
continue to accelerate. The area could well be one of the first fully built-out
Green Line neighborhoods.
We would like to see build out of this area within a 10 year period, says
Maze. With several development projects in the pipeline already, this is
highly achievable.
A blueprint for future innovation hubs
Gilyard, Harris and others involved in University Avenue Innovation
Districts planning say its too early to tell how UAIDs development will
shape other areas of MSP that could benefit from similarly ambitious visions.
Gilyard is quick to point out that UAIDs name isnt even set in stone yet.
" University Avenue Innovation District is a working title, he says,
noting that, University Avenue extends from Fridley to the East Side of St.
Paul ... so were mulling names that better capture the districts essence.
But government decision-makers in both Minneapolis and St. Paul are buying
into the innovation district concept. Led by Councilmember Cam Gordon in
Minneapolis (Ward 2) and Councilmember Russ Stark (Ward 4) in St. Paul, both
city councils are finalizing work on parallel innovation district frameworks
[PDF] to facilitate planning and build out for future live-work-play innovation
hubs across MSP.
The frameworks broadly outline the characteristics necessary for innovation
district designation, such as minimum land area, association with nearby
institutions, likelihood of securing state and federal grant monies for
development, expected population growth and expected economic benefit. The
frameworks also govern city support activities, such as planning assistance,
basic infrastructure improvement, funding for new housing and commercial space,
and city-level policy changes necessary to facilitate development.
The innovation district frameworks could set expectations and reduce
perceived risk for entrepreneurs, utilities, developers and local employers
involved in any future innovation districts, says Harris. Plus, with UAID as a
thriving example of the models possibilities, interested parties would face a
shorter learning curve and thus be more likely to participate. Though no
specific plans exist, Harris points to the Upper Harbor Terminal site along the
North Minneapolis riverfront and the city-owned, Kmart-anchored shopping center
at Lake and Nicollet as potential focal points for future innovation districts.
Then again, hard-to-control economic and logistical factors can stymie
large-scale redevelopment plans, particularly those reliant on substantial
private investment. Previous plans for parts of UAID have soured in the past,
says Kjersti Monson, CPEDs long range planning director. The innovation
district location was the site of past city planning for bioscience business
development, she notes, but due to the recession and other factors related to
infrastructure planning, those early ideas didnt move forward.
For now, Minneapolis, St. Paul and other Prospect North Partnership members
are focused on getting UAID (or whatever its permanent name may be) right.
University Avenue Innovation District is MSPs greatest single laboratory for
new ideas, says Gilyard. We cant afford to waste it on ordinary development
or compromise its expansive vision. Other innovation districts can wait.
If we can create a district where brilliant, ambitious people desperately
want to be, well have succeeded,
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President Kahler,
Thank you for the firm, sensitive and clear manner in which you addressed the
sexual harassment issue in recent days. Of particular note is your clear
description of available means of anonymous reporting available to victims.
I believe it is worth remembering that the legacy and mission of the
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email Dear Trustees,

This afternoon, a statement was released by the University on behalf of the
two women who first reported the sexual harassment complaint by Norwood Teague.
The release of this statement was made at the request of the two women when it
became clear that it was no longer going to be possible to maintain their
anonymity.
For those of you who attended yesterday's board meeting, you had the chance
to hear from one of these women. Ann Aronson, chief marketing officer for the
University, delivered a powerful presentation to trustees about the
University's brand and our marketing efforts. Ann's presentation demonstrates
what an extraordinary professional and leader she is on behalf of the
University.
Erin Dady is Special Assistant to the President for Government and Community
Relations. She has been a valuable addition to the team since January, bringing
over 14 years of experience in government relations.
I applaud the courage of these two women. I regret that their identities had
to be made public and I intend to honor their request to not further comment
about their very personal experience.
Tomorrow the University will release details surrounding the event where
these incidents took place, which will include a list of attendees. As a member
of President Kaler's senior leadership team, I attended the off-site retreat.
I also expect the University to announce the hiring of outside counsel to
conduct a review and audit of Gopher Athletics. That news will be sent to you
directly from President Kaler.
I applaud President Kaler's continued decisive leadership during this
challenging time. As always, do not hesitate to contact me if you have
questions or concerns.
Best,
Kathy Schmidlkofer
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Senior Leaders,
Below is the statement from Ann and Erin that will be released later today.
President Kaler's quote for the media is included below their statement.
Thanks,
Trina
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The University of Minnesota asks that you respect the wishes of the
courageous individuals behind this below statement and give them their privacy.
There will be no interviews granted, and no additional comment provided
regarding the statement or their identities. Thank you.
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President Kalers senior leadership team, and Teague was a colleague of ours on
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email Office of the President

Colleagues,
Today, two very brave women decided to step forward about the incidents of
sexual harassment by former Gopher Athletic Director Norwood Teague.
Both Ann and Erin have been incredibly strong during this process and I
admire them for how they have handled this entire ordeal.
I wanted to share with you their statement which has been shared with the
media this afternoon, at their request. Neither Ann or Erin will grant
interviews and no additional comment will be provided from the University
regarding the statement.
Thank you,
Eric W. Kaler,
President
Statement from Ann Aronson and Erin Dady
President Kaler's senior leadership team, and Teague was a colleague of ours on
that team.
We felt compelled to report Teague's behavior because it was frightening and
them.
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Dear Twin Cities campus faculty, staff, and students,
As you may know, on Friday I announced my acceptance of the resignation of
Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective immediately.
His resignation followed the report of two recent incidents of sexual
harassment of non-student University employees. The University of Minnesota is
committed to ensuring a healthy learning, working, and living environment, and
I have spoken personally to the employees and expressed my sincere regrets that
they experienced this behavior. These reports are troubling and saddening, and
the harassment makes me angry.
In accepting this resignation, I have made it clear that I and other
University leaders take all allegations of sexual harassment seriously. Simply
put, sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the University of Minnesota. As
we move ahead, we need to support each other and further strengthen our
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Dear President Kaler:

I'm sorry the last days have been so challenging for you. This situation
highlights that being President is no easy task.
I don't know what the Office of General Counsel or Human Resources Department
advised, nor do I know the terms of Norwood Teague's contract. Regardless,
when I read "my acceptance of the resignation", "his resignation", and "In
accepting this resignation" followed by "sexual harassment will not be
tolerated at the University of Minnesota" in your missive below, it reads like
doublespeak.
Deservedly, Mr. Teague is receiving his public shaming, but I think it was
overly generous of the University to "accept this resignation". If the
University message is zero tolerance of sexual harassment, I think his letter
of resignation should have been rejected and he should have been fired abruptly
and publicly - that is what zero tolerance looks like.
Of course, it's easy for me to criticize from the peanut gallery. I do wish
you well as you straighten matters out.
Regards,
Fritz Ebinger
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Dear Twin Cities campus faculty, staff, and students,
As you may know, on Friday I announced my acceptance of the resignation of
Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective immediately.
His resignation followed the report of two recent incidents of sexual
harassment of non-student University employees. The University of Minnesota is
committed to ensuring a healthy learning, working, and living environment, and
I have spoken personally to the employees and expressed my sincere regrets that
they experienced this behavior. These reports are troubling and saddening, and
the harassment makes me angry.
In accepting this resignation, I have made it clear that I and other
University leaders take all allegations of sexual harassment seriously. Simply
put, sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the University of Minnesota. As
we move ahead, we need to support each other and further strengthen our
community. I want to reiterate my support for individuals subject to similar
actions and encourage them to report such incidents or any retaliation they
believe they have experienced as the result of reporting, either to their
supervisor or our Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Anyone
who wishes to report anonymously may do so through UReport, the University's
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August 11, 2015 2:14:25 PM CDT
Regents Johnson and McMillan,

Thank you for reaching out to regents today. A few key points:
--The OGC is preparing a memo responding to a Board question about potential
liability for the University, we should receive that in the next day or so.
--We also want to let you know more about the confidential circumstances
surrounding this incident. There is significant speculation in the media and we
want the board to know prior to it being in the media. As well Norwood,
himself, disclosed the location in an email to some staff and other
stakeholders that has been made public on some internet sites. The harassment
did occur at a senior leadership retreat held in July at Breezy Point. The OGC
memo will include that information. The University has received media requests
for information regarding the agenda, participants and expenses for that
retreat and will provide them consistent with the law. However, consistent with
our obligation to protect the identities of the reporting parties, the
University will not confirm that the incident happened at this event. Please
keep this information confidential.
--President Kaler intends to retain an independent external investigator with
expertise in employment and sexual harassment issues to assist with reviewing
any additional complaints that come in and to also assess the climate in Gopher
athletics. We want to know if there were people there who knew of this behavior
and didn't report it and, if needed, how we can strengthen the culture in that
department. When we have specifics of this engagement, we will let the board
know in advance. There will be some cost associated with it, however.
--We will also be completing a thorough audit of Teague's expenses, and
possibly others within ICA to ensure no inappropriate expenditures. Our
internal audit function is well-positioned to do this work but will seek
outside assistance if it is needed.
--Our goal is to stay in front of this and work to identify any other areas
of concern ourselves, and not have them reported by others.
--Finally, it's clear the media scrutiny will continue. Each day will be a
new story. Need the board to ask questions if you have them, be supportive, and
be aware of this intense period of scrutiny we are in.
Thanks!
Amy
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August 10, 2015 11:03:30 PM CDT
August 10, 2015 11:03:38 PM CDT
Eric,
For whatever it is worth, my experience over 40 years of working with
stressed or distressed organizations is that it is better to get out in front
of the media than to be behind them and reacting. From what I know, you did a
good job of that with respect to Norwoods behavior and his departure and I
would encourage you to continue being fully transparent with regard to any
other individuals that might surface with regard to this matter. The
University is one of the largest employers in Minnesota and you cant govern
the behavior of all employees, especially those who lack a conscience or have
addictions. But we can create a culture where respect, honesty and disclosure
are insisted while harassment, dishonesty and concealment are not tolerated. I
am in full support of you and just wanted to weigh in on the latest allegations
and the best way to deal with them. Dont mean to preach.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Mark
Mark W. Sheffert, MSM, MEP, CBA, CTP
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MANCHESTER COMPANIES, INC.
4535 IDS Center
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 5:36 PM
To: Mark Sheffert
Subject: Re: Norwood
Thanks Mark - it has been a tough few weeks. As you have noted, the CEO
thing is not always easy!
On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 3:23 PM, Mark Sheffert
<Mark.Sheffert@manchestercompanies.com
<mailto:Mark.Sheffert@manchestercompanies.com>> wrote:
Eric,
Shakespeare wrote, Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. Today has been
a difficult day for you, but you demonstrated solid leadership and did what is
right for the University and for Norwood. I just want you to know that if
there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Go Gophers!
Mark
Mark W. Sheffert, MSM, MEP, CBA
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Importance: High
Chris,
Thanks for the heads-up. I almost hope he calls because I would tell him
that Eric Kaler is a man of integrity and demonstrated solid leadership with
respect to this matter. I would also tell him that Kaler is attempting to
create a culture where respect, honesty and disclosure are insisted upon and
harassment, dishonesty and concealment will not be tolerated and will be dealt
with swiftly. People need to understand that the University is one of the
largest employers in Minnesota and cant govern the behavior of all of its
employees, especially when they have addictions or other psychological
problems. But we can create a culture where high values drive the
organizations behavior and that is exactly what Eric Kaler is doing.
Mark
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To: Christopher Werle
Subject: Star Tribune
First, thanks to you all for your support today. We will move past this and
continue to build on the recent success that our student-athletes have
achieved. They are why we do this and they are what will move us forward.
I wanted to share with you that Mike Kaszuba of the Star Tribune requested
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the names of the Athletic Department's Leadership Council and our office of
general council ruled that, we must provide it to him. I will be doing so later
this evening. It will have only your names and no contact information, but I
would expect that he will contact some, if not many of you.
Whether you choose to engage with him, or any media for that matter, is
entirely up to you. I simply wanted to share with you that he will have your
name and apologize if this causes you any convenience.
Thank you again for all of your support and feel free to call any of the
senior leadership team if you have questions or need anything.
Chris
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Please review/approve.
DRAFT Statement for Star Tribune
I am disappointed to learn of an additional report of sexual harassment
against the former director of Gopher Athletics. Our commitment to ensuring a
healthy learning, working and living environment at the University extends
beyond our faculty, staff, and students. I deeply regret to now learn that a
reporter covering the University was also subject to this type of deplorable
behavior and I extend a sincere apology to Ms. Reyno.
The two reports that led to Fridays resignation were the first of their kind
to be reported to the University's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Office and President's Office, and the University took swift action. With this
latest report, we will look into whether any university employees who have a
responsibility to report these kinds of concerns were aware of the incidents.
We take all reports of sexual harassment very seriously and we encourage anyone
else who experienced such actions to come forward. They may remain anonymous by
reporting through the UReport, our confidential reporting service at
1-866-294-8680 or online at ureport.ethicspoint.com
<http://ureport.ethicspoint.com>.
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Eric KALER <ekaler@umn.edu>
August 9, 2015 4:16:47 PM CDT
August 9, 2015 4:16:51 PM CDT
Hi,
Can discuss at 1:1 tomorrow and if you'd like to respond to any.
Most reaction ever for an Opinion Leader email.
Paul DeBriyn, former AgStar CEO : I applaud your quick and decisive action on
this issue. It again evidences your integrity and strong leadership. This is
extremely important as you well know as many other U of M leaders and employees
watch very carefully how these type of matters get handled.
Over the years being a CEO I have had to deal with same type of issues
related with sexual harassment with senior leaders. I too acted very quickly
to show our team (employees) and leaders that this type of behavior will not be
tolerated.
Although this was difficult to deal with, I am sure you will gain a
great deal of respect from U of M employees, leaders, students and the
community.
Dave Durenberg, former U.S. Senator:
Yours is a more difficult job than most CEOs in town!
Lowell Helervik, alum, adjunct, donor and leadership export:
Were with you, Eric!!!
Mary Pickering, Wine, Women & Shoes activist: Very well handled. Please let
us know any way we can be of help.
Joan Growe, former Secretary of State of Minnesota: thanks for acting
swiftly. I think Beth has the potential to do a great job.
Sally and David Euson: Suggest Randy Handel for AD.
Wendy Williams Blackshaw, Super Bowl marketing chief:
Thank you for acting so quickly President Kaler. As a board member of UMAA, I
will proudly talk about my University's no tolerance policy for sexual
harassment of any kind.
Rebecca Ropers-Huilman, former FCC chair:
Thank you for taking this seriously and taking decisive action. That means
a great deal for all of us at the university. This can't have been easy,
Chip Glaser:
Really unfortunate set of circumstances regarding Norwood, but I believe you
and the University have acted admirably and appropriately. This, too, shall
pass.
Mary Meland, physician: I believe that you handled this unfortunate
situation very well. I sincerely hope that the news report mentioning using Mr
Teague as a
highly paid consultant to the University in the future is incorrect.
Steve Renquist, Executive Director Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar
Economic Development Commission : Thank you, this is an embarrassment but
doesn't have to be a set-back. This is very unfortunate but this kind of thing
happened and you handled it as well as could be expected. Keep your chin up
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and drive on.
Marshall Hertz, U Medical School Faculty: I totally agree with your
management of this situation.
Roger Headrick, former Pillsbury exec and Vikings president: I appreciate
your timely communication and fully support your action.
Judith Corson, health care board member: You are doing the right thing!
Brian Wenger, Optum, formerly of Briggs and Morgan: Very well written. Sad
situation.
Addison Piper, former Piper Jaffray exec: Sorry for the circumstances but
highly applaud the response.
Karine Semmer:
I'm an UofM alum, committee member on the UofM Vision 2017 Cancer
Committee, a significant donor supporting the work of Dr Konety and the
IPUC prostate cancer research. My husband, Phil, was also an alum. He was
diagnosed with prostate cancer five years ago and passed away three
yearsago. He was under the care of Dr Konety and his team.
As an alum, a UofM volunteer, donor, and voice for all the incredible
medical advancements in prostate cancer research and treatment, I thank you
for candor, transparency, accountability when situations like this arise.
Makes an alum proud.
Ardel Brede, mayor Rochester, Regents Selection Committee: I ran into the
Mayor in Rochester this weekend. I've covered him as a reporter, and he
volunteered that the U has handled the situation well. He said he knows Beth G.
well, and that he has great confidence in her.
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Hi Brian,
Can you please share the following with the board this evening?
Dear Regents,
Today we were made aware of another report of sexual harassment against
Norwood Teague. The sports editor of the Star Tribune contacted the University
to let us know that they will publish -- online tonight and in print on Monday
-- a first-hand account by reporter Amelia Rayno (she covers men's basketball).
In that story, Amelia will indicate that she experienced sexual harassment by
Teague in December 2013. Our understanding is that she reported it to the Star
Tribune's HR office, but not to the University as she wanted to continue on her
beat. We don't know facts at this time about the duration and full nature of
the incident, but expect those to be part of the story.
We do not have any indication that anyone at the University was aware of this
incident until today, but are looking into this more closely to be certain. Of
course we're disappointed to hear of this additional incident and will not be
surprised if others surface. We will address any future reports promptly and
seriously.
Below is a statement from President Kaler that we are provided to the Star
Tribune. We understand it will be printed as a sidebar to Amelia's story. Don't
hesitate to call me or President Kaler if you have questions. Thanks.
Amy
Statement from President Eric Kaler for the Star Tribune
1-866-294-8680 or online at ureport.ethicspoint.com
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TO: ALL REGENTS

Below is a message from Chief of Staff Amy Phenix.
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Dear Regents,
Today we were made aware of another report of sexual harassment against
Norwood Teague. The sports editor of the Star Tribune contacted the University
to let us know that they will publish -- online tonight and in print on Monday
-- a first-hand account by reporter Amelia Rayno (she covers men's basketball).
In that story, Amelia will indicate that she experienced sexual harassment by
Teague in December 2013. Our understanding is that she reported it to the Star
Tribune's HR office, but not to the University as she wanted to continue on her
beat. We don't know facts at this time about the duration and full nature of
the incident, but expect those to be part of the story.
We do not have any indication that anyone at the University was aware of this
incident until today, but are looking into this more closely to be certain. Of
course we're disappointed to hear of this additional incident and will not be
surprised if others surface. We will address any future reports promptly and
seriously.
Below is a statement from President Kaler that we have provided to the Star
Tribune. We understand it will be printed as a sidebar to Amelia's story. Don't
hesitate to call me or President Kaler if you have questions. Thanks.
Amy
612-625-0161 <tel:612-625-0161>
Statement from President Eric Kaler for the Star Tribune

-Brian R. Steeves
Executive Director & Corporate Secretary
Board of Regents
612-625-6300
bsteeves@umn.edu <mailto:bsteeves@umn.edu>
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1. Star Tribune's Amelia Rayno adds her own story to Teague scandal
<http://www.startribune.com/star-tribune-s-rayno-adds-her-own-story-to-teague-scandal/321199871/> (StarTribune)
2. Scoggins: Teague scandal rocks Gophers athletics amid recent gains
<http://www.startribune.com/teague-scandal-rocks-gophers-athletics-amid-recent-gains/321152611/> (StarTribune)
3. UMN gets 'high marks' for handling of Teague resignation
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28608160/umn-gets-high-marks-handling-teague-resignation> (Pioneer
Press)
4. Suspicious bag closes U's Coffman Union; security sweep underway
<http://www.startribune.com/suspicious-bag-closes-coffman-security-sweep-is-underway/321241511/> (StarTribune)
5. Q&A on U of Illinois: What to know after emails, resignation
<http://news.yahoo.com/q-u-illinois-know-emails-resignation-212618134.html> (Yahoo
News)
6. What Illinois Kept Secret
<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/08/10/u-illinois-releases-inappropriately-withheld-emails-controversiesover-salaita-and> (Inside
Higher Ed)
7. Vanderbilt Football, Plagued by Rape Charges, Apologizes for Tweet About
Permission
<http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/vanderbilt-football-plagued-by-rape-charges-apologizes-for-tweet-aboutpermission/102863>
(The Chronicle of Higher Education)
Star Tribune's Amelia Rayno adds her own story to Teague scandal
Amelia Rayno
8/10/2015
When former University of Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague abruptly
resigned on Friday and details of the sexual harassment complaints that led to
his departure began to leak, some loudly wondered if there were other
shiver-inducing tales out there.
Not me. I knew there was another tale. It was mine.
It all erupted on Dec. 13, 2013. There was a going-away party for a
university communications director who had resigned. As the Star Tribunes
University of Minnesotas basketball writer, I attended, as did Teague, whom I
had covered since his arrival in April 2012. I spoke with him in passing and
eventually left. As I was walking out, Teague texted me and asked if I wanted
to get a drink.
Cultivating sources is a critical part of a reporters job. Sometimes that
crosses into social gatherings. Having a drink with a source is not at all
unusual, and I didnt feel being a woman compromised me because I was there
solely for work purposes.

Since coming to the university, Teague had presented himself to the media as
someone who was a good source and not afraid to get blunt. For a reporter, that
was extremely valuable. After he arrived, and before Dec. 13, 2013, he and I
had drinks five to seven times, all but one of those occasions in a group
setting. I also attended several cocktail parties at his house. I was happy to
have such a useful window into the program. We talked about basketball, coaches
and his plans for the department.
So I agreed to have that drink. But this December night was different. Teague
asked me about my longtime boyfriend, as he often did. My mistake was
acknowledging that we had just broken up. The switch flipped. Suddenly, in a
public and crowded bar, Teague tried to throw his arm around me. He poked my
side. He pinched my hip. He grabbed at me. Stunned and mortified, I swatted his
advances and firmly told him to stop. He didnt.
Teague's resignation: Stories, texts, official documents
Dont deny, he said, our chemistry.
I told him that he was drastically off base, that my only intention in being
there was as a reporter to which he replied: Youre all strictly business?
Nothing else?
I walked out. He followed me. I hailed a cab. He followed me in, grabbing at
my arm and scooting closer and closer in the dark back cabin until I was
pressed against the door. I told him to stop. I told him it was not OK. He
laughed. When I reached my apartment, I vomited.
Later that night he texted: Night strictly bitness.
The incident wasnt the first with Teague.
When he first arrived at the university we would communicate via texts,
mostly about athletics. But over time the tone of the messages slowly changed,
particularly at night. He would pepper work talk with comments that at first
felt weird and eventually unacceptable. Once, he called me cute. Another
night, after I declined meeting for a drink, he asked me if I was wearing
pajamas.
I brought my concerns to a work colleague, who suggested I downplay the
remarks and keep things light.
But in the aftermath of Dec. 13, it got worse.
When I had to call Teague for a quote, he would often afterward say, You owe
me. He suggested I travel with the Gophers summer caravan to get more
scoops. He once asked if I was going to Dallas for the Final Four. When I
replied that our newspaper was not covering it because of budget issues, he
texted: I have other options to get u there in style. And when I declined to
meet him if he suggested a drink he would text things like R u pouting? and
The colonel is coming after you.
I stopped speaking to Teague unless it was absolutely necessary. When he
wanted to get a drink, I told him I was busy. I avoided him as much as
possible. Losing meaningful access to an athletic director isnt a situation a
college reporter wants to find herself in, but to me it was the best of all the
bad options.
He noticed the change.
Ur no fun anymore, he texted.
U seem obtuse.
Ur radio silent.
U think Im gross.
Ur giving me a complex.

U hate me, Im toxic.
Unsure of what to do, I reached out to other women in the industry, including
ESPNs Dana ONeil, who advised me to immediately alert my editors.
In April 2014 I did and later explained my experience to the human resources
department in much more detail. I provided them with many of Teagues text
messages. After multiple meetings, the company provided me with an action plan
that included a number of options: the company contacting Teague directly to
demand that he cease the inappropriate behavior; contacting Teagues superiors
to inform them of his behavior; changing beats; or, at my suggestion, waiting
to see if the behavior continued before taking action.
It was my decision to make and I chose what I believed was self-preservation.
I didnt want my career interrupted because of a powerful mans misdeeds.
Making a formal complaint could have resulted in me losing access at the
university. It could have forced me to take another beat, perhaps out of
sports; to change my career path in a way I never planned.
I was also concerned about how it would look were the information to get
leaked. I carefully considered the editorializing and victim-shaming that goes
on in such circumstances, and I wasnt sure I wanted to go through that.
In the past year, we have barely spoken. He has not texted me since August
2014.
But as I reread his texts to me and the ones that were released Friday, I
regret not doing more initially, especially now that I know Teague continued to
harass women. At the time, I was still fairly green on my first real beat and,
frankly, unprepared for something like this. I wasnt bold enough in my
reaction. Had all of this developed now, I might have handled it differently.
Thats why, in light of the brave women who did step up, I decided to put my
name behind my story in hopes that it will never happen again.
Fridays accounts from the two nameless women harassed by Teague were a lot
of things. They were vulgar. They were troubling. They were gross.
One thing they were not is something new. For me, it was more of the same,
all over again.
-EDITORS NOTE: In editing Raynos story, the Star Tribune confirmed key
elements of Raynos account with a former human resources officer and by
reviewing human resources documents related to the matter, including copies of
text messages sent and received by Rayno.
Star Tribune editors on Sunday also sought reaction to Amelia Raynos account
from former athletic director Norwood Teague and the University of Minnesota.
Teague did not respond.
Here is University President Eric Kalers response:
behavior and I extend a sincere apology to Ms. Rayno.

We take all reports of sexual harassment very seriously and we encourage
anyone else who experienced such actions to come forward. They may remain
anonymous by reporting through the UReport, our confidential reporting service
at 1-866-294-8680 or online at ureport.ethicspoint.com
Scoggins: Teague scandal rocks Gophers athletics amid recent gains
Chip Scoggins
8/9/2015
The Gophers athletic department suffered another black eye that brought the
kind of negative, unwanted attention that has become all too familiar.
No one felt surprised. Thats the sad part.
Oh, were all shocked by the lewd details, the fact that a person in Norwood
Teagues position would act like such a Neanderthal. But not shocked that
something like this happened to the Gophers, another deep dive into a pile of
dung.
Same old, same old.
That was the initial reaction, right? Like clockwork, happens every time
something goes wrong in Dinkytown.
Within hours of Teagues resignation as athletic director, three people sent
me text messages. A former university employee, a die-hard fan and a booster.
All shared a similar theme in their words.
Here we go again.
Its fair to guess that employees inside the department shared that same
deflation of morale, which is too bad because a lot of earnest, hardworking,
passionate folks work in the Bierman complex. They deserve better.
University President Eric Kaler tried hard to create a clear divide between
Teagues conduct and his schools image, saying one mans deplorable actions
shouldnt define an entire operation.
Thats true, except this athletic department owns an impressive history of
screw-ups so its not easy to just brush aside another ugly moment as an
isolated event.
The accumulation of disappointment over the years NCAA violations,
misdeeds, awful hires, heartbreaking defeats has created this perception that
the school cant get out of its own way and that bad things are unavoidable, as
if its part of the DNA of being a Gophers fan.
Instability at key positions in college sports AD, football and basketball
coaches stunts momentum and forces athletic departments to continually hit
the reset button. The Gophers know that too well. They need normalcy for once.
Thats why this latest setback feels particularly jarring. The Gophers
finally established a positive vibe with the rise of Jerry Kills football
program and their long overdue facilities project moving closer to reality. The
perception and culture began to feel different.
And now this.
Contrary to concerns voiced by some fans, this embarrassment wont affect
recruiting one iota. Sure, some competitors might try and use it against them,
but high school kids couldnt care less about an athletic director.
The fundraising component probably wont suffer much either, if at all.
Teague billed himself as a deal closer who could entice boosters to write big
checks. But his slick style of schmoozing also worked against him and rubbed
some donors the wrong way.
The school is scrambling to make sure donor commitments remain solid in the

wake of Teagues messy exit, but the guess here is that it wont derail the
facilities project.
Kill remains so hellbent on breaking ground on his new facility this fall
that any further delays might cause him to rent a backhoe and start digging
himself.
Teague ultimately proved to be a bad hire by Kaler, and the president cant
swing and miss on such an important position again. The Gophers carry a $105
million athletic budget. This is not a mom-and-pop operation.
The Gophers need a leader who understands the departments unique challenges
while also recognizing the escalating demands of an arms race in college sports.
For all of his now-known personal flaws, Teague realized that football and
mens basketball served as his departments bell cows and he catered to them.
His facilities plan was ambitious. He had the right focus but poor execution.
Those who cling to the idyllic perception of college athletics probably
resent the fact that football and basketball are placed on a pedestal above
every other sport, but thats the reality now.
The best athletic directors are able to prioritize without alienating. To
make everyone believe in a greater goal, even if theyre not treated the same.
In that regard, Teague failed miserably as a leader.
Kalers next athletic director has fences to mend, but that person must
demonstrate leadership that acknowledges the importance of a healthy, winning
football program to the overall department and university.
Coaches speak highly of interim AD Beth Goetz, but current Senior Associate
AD Dan OBrien, a former Hamline and Concordia (St. Paul) athletic director and
football coach, also is widely respected within the department and deserves
serious consideration. He has a strong ally in Kill.
This storm eventually will pass. Unfortunately, Gophers fans have been put in
this position too many times.
Even when things look optimistic, some are always waiting for a new crisis or
embarrassment to come along and spoil it. Theyve been conditioned to it.
They deserve a different narrative.
UMN gets 'high marks' for handling of Teague resignation
Jace Frederick
8/8/2015
The University of Minnesota received "high marks" from a local public
relations insider for its handling of athletics director Norwood Teague's
resignation Friday, following claims that he sexually harassed two university
employees.
Tim McNiff, a former KARE Channel 11 anchor who is now the executive director
of public relations at Media Minefield, lauded the university's ability to get
out in front of the story.
"We always say, 'First of all, you have to be honest, be as transparent as
you can be,' " McNiff said. "You have to be proactive, you have to be honest,
and you have to just get out there and be in control."
University President Eric Kaler held a news conference to discuss Teague's
resignation Friday, though he declined to answer questions, citing a
responsibility to protect the identities of the women involved in the incident.
Then the university divulged pages upon pages of information with written
statements from those involved and copies of the texts sent between Teague and
one of the women. Potentially identifying information was redacted from the
text.

There weren't many stones left unturned regarding what happened the night of
the incident.
"People tend to want to believe the worst or create scenarios here that don't
exist," McNiff said. "And by doing all of this and being so transparent,
they're just taking all of that ammunition out of everyone's potential to do
that.
"There's a lot of organizations that should be taking notes from this,"
McNiff added.
McNiff said Teague acted appropriately, given the circumstances. Teague gave
a statement to KARE 11 on Friday morning in which he confirmed his resignation,
briefly discussed the incident and took responsibility for what happened,
apologized and said he was looking into getting help for his issues with
alcohol.
"From a PR standpoint, if Norwood Teague had come to us, he did exactly what
we would have recommended," McNiff said.
McNiff said from a PR standpoint, "we're constantly amazed" at how
organizations and prominent individuals don't take advantage of or protect
their messages.
"In this case," McNiff said, "I would say you saw two textbook examples of a
person and an organization absolutely doing things the right way in order to
get themselves out there in front of the story and to try to reduce the amount
of damage and give themselves an opportunity to be forgiven and to move forward
in the situation.
With the school year about a month away, McNiff said, the university wants to
put this issue behind it as soon as possible so it can move forward.
"I think by all the steps they did (Friday), they're absolutely giving
themselves an opportunity to do that," McNiff said.
Additional media coverage of Teague resignation:
StarTribune - Hartman article
<http://www.startribune.com/kill-teague-rarely-worked-together-at-u/321150981/>
StarTribune - Goetz profile
<http://www.startribune.com/gophers-interim-ad-was-a-rock-star-at-butler/321042751/>
Pioneer Press - Shipley commentary
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28603459/norwood-teagues-indiscretions-bring-gophers-down-him>
Pioneer Press - Goetz profile
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28608474/umn-interim-athletic-director-goetz-wants-keep-focus>
Suspicious bag closes U's Coffman Union; security sweep underway
Paul Walsh
8/10/2015
A suspicious package reported to authorities late at night has closed Coffman
Union at the University of Minnesota, and police are making a security sweep of
the building Monday morning.
University officials were alerted to "a bag of some sort" around 11:30 Sunday
night, said university spokesman Steve Henneberry.
Even though the bag was found to not be a threat, police are going through
the building with the hope of giving it the all-clear, Henneberry added.
The union houses the bookstore, food outlets, some student services and
student groups, all of which will be off-limits, Henneberry said.
Vehicle traffic in the area is unaffected. Light rail and bus lines are also
operating normally.
A foot bridge nearby over Washington Avenue, however, is closed, the

spokesman said.
Q&A on U of Illinois: What to know after emails, resignation
David Mercer
8/8/2015
University of Illinois Chancellor Phyllis Wise's surprise resignation was
followed closely by an announcement that she and others at the university's
flagship campus had used private email accounts to avoid public scrutiny of
their deliberations on key issues.
It is the latest in a series of controversies for the university, including
allegations of mistreatment by athletes in three sports this year, a 2009
admissions scandal and faculty unrest in 2012 that both drove away top leaders.
Here are some things to know about the new developments:
WHY DOES IT MATTER THAT THEY WERE USING PRIVATE EMAIL ACCOUNTS?
The University of Illinois is, first and foremost, a public institution that
depends on the state and federal governments for large portions of its funding.
That means electronic and paper communications between its employees, up to the
top administrators such as Wise, are subject to public disclosure and scrutiny.
"A desire to maintain confidentiality on certain sensitive University-related
topics was one reason personal email accounts were used," the university said
Friday as it released the more than 1,000 pages of the emails.
Some of the emails make clear that Wise and others were discussing matters
subject in some cases to legal action, and in others saying things potentially
embarrassing to the university.
"We are doing virtually nothing over our Illinois email addresses," Wise
wrote in one of the emails.
SO WHAT WAS DISCUSSED?
The emails were primarily about the recently approved plan to open a new
medical school at the Urbana-Champaign campus Wise was in charge of, the
employment of a felon at the campus, and the decision to rescind a job offer to
a professor.
The medical school, which Wise championed, will open in addition to the
university's existing med school in Chicago, and the emails make clear that she
had to overcome opposition to win its approval.
The professor, Steven Salaita, has since sued the university. And the
decision to pull his job offer angered a vocal minority of faculty members.
And the felon, James Kilgore, served prison time for his part in a 1975 bank
robbery committed by members of the radical Symbionese Liberation Army that led
to a California woman's death. After his hiring came to light, he was told he
could no longer work at the university, but late last year was rehired.
HOW DID THE EMAILS BECOME KNOWN?
University spokesman Tom Hardy says someone who was aware of them he
declines to say who pointed out their existence around the same time as
employees combing through emails to respond to a Freedom of Information Act
request found a reference in one university email account to checking "your
other email."
WHAT DID THE EMAILS SAY?
In addition to noting why university email accounts weren't being used, Wise
and others used their private emails to speak more freely than they generally
do in public.
When in late July 2014 the university became aware of Salaita's anti-Israel
Twitter messages, which some university donors called anti-Semitic in

previously released correspondence, campus Provost Ilesanmi Adesida sounded an
alarm.
"We have run into a buzz saw again!" Adesida wrote. "One thing that we would
like to do is to figure out how we prevent this sort of highly charged and
negative blow back like we have had on Kilgore and now Salaita in the future."
And Wise says in one email to Adesida: "This place is so messed up."
WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Much of what comes next is unclear. What is certain is Wise's resignation is
effective Wednesday. Timothy Killeen, president of the university system that
includes the Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield campuses, plans to name
an interim chancellor within days while beginning a search for a permanent
replacement. That could take six to nine months.
University spokesman Tom Hardy says it isn't know yet whether other
university employees could be disciplined and, if they are, if that information
would ever be made public. Hardy says those decisions are Killeen's, and he has
not yet commented in any detail.
Wise, under the terms of her contract, is expected to take a year off and
then join the university's faculty in the School of Molecular and Cellular
Biology. Her salary will likely be something close to $300,000 a year, based on
contract terms that say her pay will be comparable to the current highest paid
employee in the department, Hardy said.
What Illinois Kept Secret
Scott Jaschik
8/10/2015
As Hillary Clinton has learned the hard way, using your personal email
account when doing government work doesn't make the content of those emails
exempt from public records laws. The University of Illinois System announced
its own email scandal Friday afternoon, admitting that some senior officials -whom it did not name -- used private email accounts for official business and
failed to turn over some of those email records in response to public records
requests, as required.
While the university did not name the "certain administrative personnel" who
didn't turn over their private email records, there is at least circumstantial
evidence indicating that Phyllis M. Wise (at right), chancellor of the flagship
campus at Urbana-Champaign, is among them. Many of the email records that were
now released were either from or to the chancellor. And the announcement of the
email violations came a day after Wise announced that she would be quitting her
position as of next week.
The emails suggest that the private accounts were used (despite clear
university policy that they are covered by open records requests) to keep
matters private. In one email, Wise quotes Robin Kaler, Wise's chief
spokeswoman, as warning "me and others not to use email since we are now in a
litigation phase. We are doing virtually nothing over our Illinois email
addresses. I am ever careful with this email address and deleting after
sending."
Numerous emails contain references that are likely embarrassing to the
senders and the subjects -- and the email provides a look at the kinds of
conversations that senior administrators never like to be visible. For
instance, Ilesanmi Adesida, provost at Urbana-Champaign, emailed Wise about the
search for a system president whom Adesida wrote in the email might not be
needed. He told the chancellor: "I agree, this place is messed up."

The emails provide new details on some of the biggest messes at Illinois in
the last two years. They show how Wise and other senior administrators (and
some faculty members) viewed their controversial decision to block the hiring
of Steven Salaita. And the emails show how the Illinois board chair put strong
pressure on the administration to do something about James Kilgore, an adjunct
who briefly lost his job because of his past involvement with the Symbionese
Liberation Army. In both cases, the email records show high-level
administrators and board members involved in academic decisions normally left
to academic departments.
The Salaita Case
The outlines of the Salaita case have been clear for a year -- he was offered
a tenured job in the American Indian Studies program at Urbana-Champaign, and
the hire was sufficiently far along that he had quit his previous job (at
Virginia Tech) and been assigned classes to teach at Illinois for fall 2014.
But Wise intervened at the last minute and said that she would not forward the
Salaita appointment to the board for approval, and that he didn't have a job.
She did so after publicity over Salaita's Twitter feed, where he wrote
passionately about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in ways that struck many
supporters of Israel as uncivil and hostile to Israel and supporters of that
nation.
Once the controversy started, Salaita and many faculty members maintained
that he had been fired, without the due process Illinois promises tenured
faculty members. This is part of a federal lawsuit Salaita filed against the
university -- and on which a judge on Friday refused a request by Illinois to
dismiss.
Wise and her supporters maintained that Salaita was not fired, but that he
simply had never been hired, as the board never gave its approval. As a result,
they said he wasn't entitled to the due process of a tenured faculty member.
The 294 pages of emails involving Salaita released Friday show, however,
multiple references by Wise and other Illinois officials to Salaita already
having been offered a job at the time that Wise blocked him from starting it.
The emails don't show a debate about what to do about a proposed hire moving
through the system, but about one that has effectively been made.
For example, an email from Wise just prior to her telling Salaita he could
not take up his position said, "Let me add that the hateful, totally
unprofessional and unacceptable Twitters have appeared mainly since July. This
is after the decision to hire him and after his acceptance of our offer. It
reveals a side of a person that I believe makes it difficult for him to
contribute to the culture of respect, collegiality, collaboration that we hold
so dear," she wrote.
The emails also make clear that Illinois acted against Salaita on the basis
of the Twitter comments. This could be important legally as he has maintained
-- with backing from numerous academic and civil liberties groups -- that his
posts are protected expression under the First Amendment. But Wise in her
emails suggests that there are limits to protected expression.
In one, she says, "The real question for me is when does freedom of speech
cross the line into hateful, harassing unprofessional speech and action."
(While there has been much criticism of Salaita's comments and tone, there have
not been reports of unprofessional "action" by him, and it is unclear what Wise
means there.)
The emails also reveal a constant exchange of ideas and gossip about how

various faculty groups at Urbana-Champaign and elsewhere responded to the
controversy as it continued from last summer into the fall. Many academic
departments at Illinois and many groups nationally condemned the university for
preventing Salaita from taking up his position. But Wise also had strong
support from many faculty members in the sciences, who viewed Wise's overall
management of the university more favorably.
The records that were released show Wise receiving advice from scientists on
the situation and on understanding their colleagues in the huma
Fwd_ Norwood Teague's Resignation
Fwd: Norwood Teague's Resignation

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August 10, 2015 1:21:16 PM CDT
August 10, 2015 1:21:58 PM CDT
Dear President Kaler,I just got back from a week in the woods where I was
technology-free (an odd and amazing feeling) to this news.
On behalf of all of the women at the University who have experienced sexual
harassment, including myself, I want to thank you for taking quick action in
this case --and for your clear declaration that it sexual harassment will not
be tolerated. If the Women's Center can help in anyway, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Peg
Peg Lonnquist, Ph.D.
Director | Women's Center | Office for Equity and Diversity | University of
Minnesota
62 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455
pegquist@umn.edu <mailto:pegquist@umn.edu> | diversity.umn.edu/women
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---------- Forwarded message ---------From: President Eric W. Kaler <drkaler@umn.edu <mailto:drkaler@umn.edu>>
Subject: Norwood Teague's Resignation
To: pegquist@umn.edu <mailto:pegquist@umn.edu>
Dear Peg,
I wanted you to be among the first to know that I have accepted the
resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective immediately.
Norwood's resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual
harassment of two non-student University employees. I will deliver additional
comments at a 12:15 p.m. press conference today. Those will be available at
discover.umn.edu <http://discover.umn.edu> at that time.
To be clear, sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the University of
Minnesota and I sincerely regret that our employees experienced this behavior.
The University has an explicit policy and a strong code of conduct that
articulates our standards. Ensuring a healthy learning, working and living
environment for all in our University community is very important.
My focus is to ensure the wellbeing of our students, faculty, staff and
visitors across the University system. I am also working closely with Gopher
Athletics to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Beth Goetz, deputy
athletics director and senior woman administrator, has agreed to step in as
interim athletics director. I have great confidence in our athletics program,
its current direction and its recent successes. We will have more information
about the next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple weeks. Thank
you in advance for your patience and continued support for Gopher Athletics
during this time.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler

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Scott,
I received this less than half an hour ago. I dont know the facts of the
matter, or anything more than this announcement, but if it is what I suspect it
is then in my view the president
deserves congratulations for fighting sexual harassment by insisting on
accountability.
David
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Trustees,
I wanted you to be among the first to know that President Kaler has accepted
the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director, Norwood Teague, effective
immediately.
Norwood Teague's resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of
sexual harassment of non-student University employees. President Kaler will
deliver additional comments at a 12:15 p.m. press conference today. His remarks
will also be sent to you via email from the President.
President Kaler is working closely with Gopher Athletics to ensure a smooth
leadership transition. Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior women
administrator, has agreed to step in as interim athletics director.
We are partnering with Gopher Athletics and the President's Office to inform
and support the donor and University communities. Much will be said in the
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hours and days to come; some of which will be accurate and some will not. We
will do our best to be as transparent as possible with you. Please do not
hesitate to contact me should you have further questions, concerns, or if you
receive calls from the media.
The Foundation remains committed to supporting Gopher Athletics, our student
athletes and coaches, and the vision for Gopher sports. I thank you, in
advance, for your continued support of the University.
Kathy Schmidlkofer
President and CEO
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FEATURED
U of M Athletic Director Norwood Teague resigns. President Kaler is
quoted. Deadspin
<http://deadspin.com/minnesota-ad-resigns-for-sexually-harassing-colleagues1722693283?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow>.
Washington
Post
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2015/08/07/minnesota-ad-norwood-teague-resigns-afterdrunken-texts-lead-to-sexual-harassment-complaints/>. ESPN
<http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/13393382/minnesota-golden-gophers-ad-norwood-teague-resigns-amidsexual-harassment-allegations>. SB
Nation
<http://www.sbnation.com/2015/8/7/9115999/minnesota-athletic-director-norwood-teague-resigns-after-drunk-texts>.
Star
Tribune
<http://www.startribune.com/u-s-teague-quits-after-inappropriate-texts/321038541/>. FOX
9
<http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/29734443/norwood-teague-resigns-as-gophers-athletics-director>. BTN
<http://btn.com/2015/08/07/minnesota-accepts-resignation-of-ad-norwood-teague/>. CityPages
<http://www.citypages.com/news/gophers-ad-norwood-teague-loses-his-job-over-explicit-drunk-texts-7548692>. CBS
Sports
<http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25262656/minnesota-ad-norwood-teagueresigns-amid-sexual-harassment-reports>. WCCO
<http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/08/07/u-of-m-athletic-director-norwood-teague-resigns/>. FOX
Sports
<http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/norwood-teague-resigns-as-minnesota-gophers-ad-amid-controversy-080715>.
MPR
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/07/teague-athletic-director-resigns>. Sports
Illustrated
<http://www.si.com/college-football/2015/08/07/minnesota-norwood-teague-resigns-sexual-harassment>. NBC
Sports
<http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/07/sexual-harassment-allegations-result-in-resignation-ofminnesota-ad-norwood-teague/>. KSTP
<http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3873156.shtml>. KARE 11
<http://www.kare11.com/story/sports/college/minnesota/2015/08/07/university--minnesota-athletic-director-abruptlyresigns/31278881/>. Associated
Press
<http://news.yahoo.com/university-minnesota-athletics-director-resigns-150126491--spt.html>. Pioneer
Press
<http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_28601132/umn-athletic-director-norwood-teague-expected-resign>. MinnPost
<http://www.minnpost.com/sports/2015/08/athletic-directors-resignation-could-not-have-come-worse-time-universityminnesota?utm_content=bufferb5b03&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer>. ABC

News
<http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/minnesota-ad-norwood-teague-resigns-amid-sexual-harassment/story?id=32946562>.
Inside
Higher Ed
<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/08/10/minnesota-athletic-director-quits-over-harassment>.
Chronicle
of Higher Education
<http://chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u-of-minnesotas-athletics-director-resigns-after-sending-inappropriatetexts/102915>.
Female sportswriter adds to sexual harassment allegations against former
Minnesota AD Norwood Teague. President Kaler provided a statement. Star Tribune
<http://www.startribune.com/star-tribune-s-rayno-adds-her-own-story-to-teague-scandal/321199871/>.
Initiative brings top brain researchers to Minnesota. Michael Park, Jerrold
Vitek and Scott Cooper, Medical School, are mentioned and MnDRIVE is
featured. Duluth News Tribune
<http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3813506-initiative-brings-top-brain-researchers-minnesota>.
OTHER
Mille Lacs' troubled waters defy quick fixes. Paul Venturelli, fish biologist
at the U, is quoted. Star Tribune
<http://www.startribune.com/mille-lacs-troubled-waters-defy-quick-fixes/321145641/>.
Inspiring story of how free sunscreen for all is coming to the State
Fair. Megan Wood and the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, are
included. MinnPost
<http://www.minnpost.com/health/2015/08/idea-free-state-fair-sunscreen-came-medical-student-whose-father-diedmelanoma>. BringMeTheNews
<http://bringmethenews.com/2015/08/08/inspiring-story-of-how-free-sunscreen-for-all-is-coming-to-the-state-fair/>.
Records sought by advocacy group reveal fate of U of M research dog. Melanie
Graham, associate professor in the Us Department of Surgery and vice chair of
the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, is quoted. Star Tribune
<http://www.startribune.com/records-sought-by-advocacy-group-reveal-fate-of-u-of-m-research-dog/321143291/>.
Minnesota to go slow on industrial hemp pilot project, frustrating farmers
eager to grow crop. Plant biology professor George Weiblen is quoted. Star
Tribune
<http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-takes-slow-route-on-hemp-frustrating-some-farmers/321132231/>.
Results are in: School starts too early, autism screening, PTSD and more.
Research by Melissa A. Polusny, Medical School, is featured. CNN
<http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/07/health/kids-start-school-too-early-autism-screening-pros-cons-ptsd-zen/>.
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RE_ Important Announcement re_ Athletics
RE: Important Announcement re: Athletics

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'Brian Steeves' <stee0168@umn.edu>, 'Dean Johnson' <djohns@umn.edu>, 'David McMillan'
<mcmil019@umn.edu>
'Eric Kaler' <ekaler@umn.edu>, 'Amy Phenix' <pheni001@umn.edu>
August 7, 2015 10:06:12 AM CDT
August 7, 2015 10:06:15 AM CDT
All,
From my perspective, Eric and his office have handled this very difficult
matter with exceptional care and propriety. I appreciate Dean, OBR, and the
Presidents office for keeping us informed.
Darrin
From: Brian Steeves [mailto:stee0168@umn.edu]
To: Dean Johnson; David McMillan
Cc: Eric Kaler; Amy Phenix
Subject: Fwd: Important Announcement re: Athletics
TO: ALL REGENTS
Below is a letter President Kaler sent to senior University leaders this
morning. It includes a helpful Q&A document along with the President's prepared
statement. As noted, President Kaler will address the media at 12:15 pm this
afternoon.
Brian
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu <mailto:ekaler@umn.edu>>
Subject: Important Announcement re: Athletics
To: SLT members 2015-16 <slg_members_2015-16@umn.edu
<mailto:slg_members_2015-16@umn.edu>>
Dear Senior Leaders,
I have accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague,
effective immediately.
Norwoods resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual
comments at a 12:15 p.m. press conference today. I have attached my statement,
which will not be public until the news conference.
Information related to the investigation of these incidents is public data
and will be released. The University has an obligation to protect the
identities of the victims and has redacted potentially identifying information
such as the location, date, time, etc. that the incidents occurred. As a senior
leader, it is likely you will be asked about these events by employees, donors,
alumni and community members. Ive also attached a Q and A and a brief set of
key points that summarize the situation.
While we are in the process of letting key employees, donors and other
stakeholders know about this news this morning, I would ask that you keep this
information confidential until noon, unless it hits the media earlier, which is
a possibility.
RE_ Important Announcement re_ Athletics

My immediate focus is to ensure the wellbeing of our students, faculty and
staff across the University system. I am also working closely with Gopher
about the next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple weeks.
Please dont hesitate to contact me, or Amy Phenix, if you have questions or
need additional resources. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler
President
-Eric W. Kaler
President
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Re_ Important Announcement re_ Athletics
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August 7, 2015 10:10:09 AM CDT
August 7, 2015 10:10:40 AM CDT
Thanks Darrin, it's really an unfortunate, difficult and disappointing thing!

Amy
On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 10:06 AM, Darrin Rosha <drosha@umn.edu
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All,
Darrin
From: Brian Steeves [mailto:stee0168@umn.edu <mailto:stee0168@umn.edu>]
TO: ALL REGENTS
afternoon.
Brian

a possibility.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler
President
-Eric W. Kaler
President
202 Morrill Hall
Phone: 612-626-1616 <tel:612-626-1616>
Fax: 612-625-3875 <tel:612-625-3875>
-Brian R. Steeves
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612-625-0161

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Ditto to Amy and I appreciate the support.

On Aug 7, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Amy Phenix <pheni001@umn.edu
Thanks Darrin, it's really an unfortunate, difficult and disappointing thing!
Amy
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All,
Darrin
From: Brian Steeves [mailto:stee0168@umn.edu <mailto:stee0168@umn.edu>]
TO: ALL REGENTS
afternoon.
Brian

a possibility.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler
President
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President
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Talking Points on Norwood Teague's Departure
Talking Points on Norwood Teague's Departure

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August 7, 2015 11:51:11 AM CDT
August 7, 2015 11:51:23 AM CDT
email Trustees,
As a follow-up to my communication this morning regarding Norwood Teague, a
Q&A document is now available for you here
<http://click.ecommunications2.umn.edu/?qs=a801a221cacf4ca53ff8206886d2dd493ff916b67ef42e0e7131e7324eb75
a1d0323a7849c079a1a>.
This is being sent to you to keep you best informed as a UMF Trustee, but
please know this document is intended for internal use and is not for further
distribution. We hope this will answer some of the many questions you may have
or are being asked by your personal network.
The key message is that the University acted swiftly and decisively while
reinforcing its zero tolerance policy toward employee sexual harassment.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have further questions,
concerns, or if you receive calls from the media. My cell phone number is
612-867-0486.
I want to reiterate, we remain deeply committed to Gopher Athletics and this
great University as we partner through this difficult time.
Kathy
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August 7, 2015 12:32:51 PM CDT
August 7, 2015 12:32:52 PM CDT
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Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 12:30 PM
To: stee0168@umn.edu <mailto:stee0168@umn.edu>
Dear Friend,
Because you're a community leader, I wanted you to be among the first to know
that I have accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood
Teague, effective immediately.
harassment of two non-student University employees, based on unwelcome sexual
advances and verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature occurring on the
same evening. I have spoken personally to the employees and expressed my
sincere regrets that they experienced this behavior.
The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong
code of conduct that articulates the standards and behaviors we expect of our
employees. Our senior leaders, in particular, must behave at the highest
standards and set a positive example for our students and University community.
I take allegations of sexual harassment very seriously. The incidents were
reported the day after the behavior occurred, and I spoke to Norwood about it
the following day.
Norwood has acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has expressed remorse
for his actions. He has also fully cooperated in our review of this matter and
in this leadership transition in Gopher Athletics. While this does not excuse
the behavior, Norwood has disclosed that he is seeking alcohol counseling and
assistance, and I hope those efforts will be successful. Regardless, I believe
his resignation is the appropriate response.
I know many of you will have questions about the short- and long-term effects
on Gopher Athletics. I understand that and will try to answer those questions
as best I can.
What I can tell you today is that I have asked Beth Goetz, deputy athletics
director and senior woman administrator, to step in as interim athletics
director, and she has agreed to do so. Beth has had a leadership role in Gopher
Athletics for three years as the second to the AD. She joined us from Butler
University, where she was senior woman administrator.
While this is a quick and unexpected transition, I have great confidence in
our athletics program, its current direction, and its recent successes. We have
a very strong senior management team and outstanding coaches and staff. I am
confident this team will help us continue the department's momentum during this
transition.

We will have more information for you about next steps for Gopher Athletics
within the next couple weeks. In the meantime, I ask for your patience. I also
ask for your continued support of our student-athletes and Gopher Athletics
program.
But today, I want to reiterate my commitment to ensuring a healthy learning,
working and living environment at the University for all faculty, staff, and
students. While I am deeply disappointed in this turn of events, I am confident
that we are proceeding in the right way.
Sexual harassment at the University of Minnesota will not be tolerated. We
need to be vigilant in our efforts to ensure that those who experience
harassment can access the resources available to them and know that the
University takes this issue very seriously.
As always, I'm eager to hear from you.
Best/ Eric
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On behalf of John and Nancy Lindahl, our Co-Chairs, we are reaching out to
address the news youve likely seen in the media this morning. The University
announced President Kalers acceptance of Athletic Director, Norwood Teague's
resignation following the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment
of non-student University employees.
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with Gopher Athletics and the President's Office to inform and support the
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News Clips_ Teague Resignation
News Clips: Teague Resignation

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TO: ALL REGENTS

The following is a sampling of articles related to Norwood Teague's
resignation:
1. Full Press Conference Video
<http://btn.com/2015/08/07/minnesota-accepts-resignation-of-ad-norwood-teague/>
- Minnesota accepts resignation of AD Norwood Teague (Big Ten Network)
2. Video of Teague Statement
<http://www.kare11.com/story/sports/college/minnesota/2015/08/07/university--minnesota-athletic-director-abruptlyresigns/31278881/> - University
of Minnesota athletics director abruptly resigns (KARE)
3. U athletic director Teague quits, admits 'inappropriate' behavior
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/07/teague-athletic-director-resigns> (MPR)
4. Gophers AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28601132/umn-athletic-director-norwood-teague-expected-resign> (Pioneer
Press)
5. Kill says he feels bad for everyone involved in Teague's resignation and
that it won't derail facilities project
<http://www.startribune.com/kill-says-he-feels-bad-for-everyone-involved-in-teague-s-resignation-and-that-it-won-tderail-facilities-project/321071161/> (StarTribune)
6. Minnesota AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
<http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/13393382/minnesota-golden-gophers-ad-norwood-teague-resigns-amidsexual-harassment-allegations>
(ESPN)
U athletic director Teague quits, admits 'inappropriate' behavior
Tim Nelson
8/7/2015
Norwood Teague resigned Friday as the University of Minnesota's athletic
director amid reports he sexually harassed two U workers.
"At a recent university event, I had entirely too much to drink. I behaved
badly towards nice people and sent truly inappropriate texts," Teague said in a
statement he read Friday morning to KARE 11. "I'm embarrassed and I apologize
to everyone involved."
Teague said he plans to seek professional help for his alcohol use and take
stock of his life.
At an afternoon press conference, University of Minnesota President Eric
Kaler declined to detail what happened or where, citing the need to keep the
confidentiality of those who filed the complaints.
He said, however, that Teague's behavior was sexual harassment and
characterized it as "unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct
of a sexual nature."
in the day by the U show the graphic nature of that harassment.

been there."
Kaler said Teague was facing a deeper investigation into the complaints and
resigned. The president added that he didn't tell Teague he'd be fired if he
didn't quit but that the investigation would have gone forward had he not
resigned.
"We terminated the investigation and parted ways," Kaler said, adding the
university is not facing any additional legal action tied to what happened. He
said this was the first report the U has ever received of sexual harassment
committed by Teague.
Teague will get no severance package but will be available as a consultant at
his current pay, $285 an hour, if needed, Kaler said.
The university is also providing three months of federal COBRA health
insurance benefits at about $700 a month, since Teague's alcohol use is a
health issue, he added.
Teague took over as the Gophers' athletic director in 2012, succeeding Joel
Maturi, after six years in the same position at Virginia Commonwealth
University.
Before coming to Minnesota, Teague spent two decades in college sports,
working at the University of North Carolina, Arizona State University and
University of Virginia.
He made fundraising a priority at the U. His highest profile moves involved
the firing of men's basketball coach Tubby Smith and the hiring of Smith's
replacement, Richard Pitino.
Teague on Friday said university athletics was in "great shape" and that
fundraising to build a $190 million athletics village project was going
"extremely well."
Kaler said that Beth Goetz, the university's deputy athletic director and
senior woman administrator, will step in as interim athletics director while a
national search is launched to find a permanent replacement.
Donors giving to the athletics village remain supportive and the project
remains on schedule, he added.
While Teague was the "face of Gopher athletics, it is the action of one man
and doesn't reflect the culture of the athletics department," Kaler said.
Kaler said that he talked to Teague the day after the harassment complaint
surfaced. "He indicated to me that this was a bad night."
Gophers AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Pioneer Press Staff
8/7/2015
The University of Minnesota athletics director Norwood Teague has resigned,
the school announced Friday, amid allegations of sexual harassment.
University President Eric Kaler said during a 15-minute news conference that
the school was investigating two sexual harassment claims against Teague.
"We had two complaints; they occurred on the same night," Kaler said.
According to three transcripts supplied by the university, Teague made
sexually inappropriate physical and verbal contact with two women during what

Teague told KARE-11 was a university event.
According to statements from the victims, Teague gave the women unsolicited
backrubs and pinched them on the buttocks and waist. In addition, he asked one
woman, "Why haven't you married your boyfriend?" and the other if she "would be
open to cheating on her husband."
One victim later received text messages, which Teague told her he was sending
as they sat together, asking if she would be interested in skinny dipping and
oral sex.
While talking the next morning, the victims discovered they each had similar
experiences with Teague the night before.
TEAGUE'S STATEMENT
"I had entirely too much to drink and behaved badly towards nice people, and
sent truly inappropriate texts," Teague said in a video interview with KARE-11.
"I'm embarrassed and I apologize to everyone involved.
"This neither reflects my true character, or the character of this great,
great university."
Teague told KARE-11 he has an alcohol problem.
"I've taken immediate steps to get help with my alcohol issues, and I take
full responsibility for my actions," he told the TV station.
DEPARTMENT'S FUTURE
Beth Goetz, the Gophers' deputy athletics director, has been named interim
athletics director.
Kaler said Teague will not receive a severance package but will get three
months of Cobra insurance "because it is a health issue."
Teague might be retained as a consultant at an hourly wage during the
transition to a new athletics director. Kaler said his hourly wage is about
$285.
TEAGUE'S TENURE
Teague, 48, was named the Gophers' AD in April 2012, replacing Joel Maturi.
He came to Minnesota after six years at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Before VCU, Teague, a Raleigh, N.C., native, was associate AD for five years at
the University of North Carolina, his alma mater.
Teague came to Minnesota after the hiring of football head coach Jerry Kill
but was responsible for the hiring of men's basketball head coach Richard
Pitino and women's basketball head coach Marlene Stollings.
Teague has been responsible for fundraising for the new Athletes Village,
which included a football practice facility, football performance center, men's
and women's basketball practice facility and Athletic Center for Excellence.
The last known fundraising total was $70 million for the $190 million project.
Kill said last week that construction of the Athletes Village is expected to
start in September or October.
Kill says he feels bad for everyone involved in Teague's resignation and that
it won't derail facilities project
Joe Christensen
8/7/2015
Gophers coach Jerry Kill walked off the field from the season's first
practice and met the media, which was waiting for his reaction to AD Norwood
Teague's resignation.
"I dont know a lot about it," Kill said. "Ive been out here on the practice
field. I found out about it earlier, and I dont know. I feel bad for the whole
situation. I feel bad for everybody in the situation, and certainly not a good

situation. But I trust our president, and Ive talked to President Kaler, and I
trust him 100 percent."
Kill's thoughts quickly shifted to the athletics facilities project, which
Teague was leading. Last week at Big Ten Media Days, Kill said he's confident
ground will be broken in late-September, early October.
"Were going to get that thing started, and were going to get that done,"
Kill said. "Nothings going to stop. You put that [Teague resignation] behind
you, get it all over today, and lets go to work tomorrow and move on. Thats
the way I look at it."
"Im confident that well get it done," Kill added. "Im confident that well
get it started, and well see if my words worth a darn or not. I said at the
very beginning, I was going to make sure we had it done by August and if not,
they should fire me. Well, I guess they gave me an extended couple months, but
Im going to keep pushing and grinding and well get it done. Nothings ever
easy, but I think well get it done. Im optimistic."
Asked if this could hurt the Gophers in recruiting, Kill said, "Its not
good, but well get in there, and I think the recruits trust coach Kill."
After a few more questions about Teague's resignation, Kill said, "Were
practicing. Do you think I want to talk about this? I want to talk about
practice. So its a distraction. All of it is a distraction. And so I just hope
it gets ironed out, and we go to work. And I hope everybody thats involved in
the thing, everything goes OK and everybodys alright, and we move on as a
university."
Minnesota AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Brian Bennett
8/7/2015
Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague resigned on Friday morning amid
allegations of sexual harassment.
Teague, who got the athletic director job three years ago, issued a statement
through Minneapolis television station KARE 11 in which he said he drank too
much on the night in question and is seeking treatment for his alcohol problems.
"At a recent university event, I had entirely too much to drink," Teague
said. "I behaved badly towards nice people and sent truly inappropriate texts.
I'm embarrassed and I apologize to everyone involved. This neither reflects my
true character or the true character of this great, great university."
In a open letter to the university community, school president Eric Kaler
said Teague's resignation "follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual
harassment of two non-student University employees." He didn't go into detail
about the nature of the harassment.
"To be clear, sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the University of
environment for all in our University community is very important," Kaler wrote.
Beth Goetz, the university's deputy athletic director and senior women's
administrator, was named interim AD. A news conference is scheduled for Friday
afternoon in Minneapolis.
Teague brought Goetz with him when he left Virginia Commonwealth University
for Minnesota in 2012.
Teague was hired to replace Joel Maturi and was charged with reshaping a
Golden Gophers athletic department that had fallen far behind the rest of the

Big Ten in terms of its facilities.
Unlike Maturi, who tried to build a department that put resources into both
the cash-generating sports, such as football and men's basketball, and
lower-profile programs including track and wrestling, Teague came in with a
clear plan to emphasize the most popular sports in hopes of generating more
revenue that could trickle down to the rest of the department.
He set about to raise nearly $200 million to bring new practice facilities
for football and men's basketball -- a gargantuan task for a school that hasn't
had the type of sporting success that gets big donors to open their wallets.
But Teague helped raise about $70 million in the first year of the plan, and
the school had hoped to start breaking ground on new projects this fall.
Teague carved out a reputation as a basketball administrator in his previous
six years as athletic director at VCU, where he teamed with coach Shaka Smart
to bring the little-known program to national prominence. While at Minnesota,
he fired Tubby Smith and hired Richard Pitino, the son of coaching legend Rick
Pitino, to lead the men's program. He also replaced Pam Borton with Marlene
Stollings on the women's side.
Teague said he planned to "reassess my career and life options. While I'm
proud of my career accomplishments, I want to stop and take a look at my life
and alcohol issues."
-Jason Langworthy
main: 612-625-6300
direct: 612-626-2266
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Date: August 7, 2015 at 3:25:47 PM CDT
To: Dean Johnson <djohns@umn.edu <mailto:djohns@umn.edu>>, David McMillan
<mcmil019@umn.edu <mailto:mcmil019@umn.edu>>
Cc: Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu <mailto:ekaler@umn.edu>>, Amy Phenix
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Subject: News Clips: Teague Resignation
TO: ALL REGENTS
The following is a sampling of articles related to Norwood Teague's
resignation:
1. Full Press Conference Video
<http://btn.com/2015/08/07/minnesota-accepts-resignation-of-ad-norwood-teague/>
- Minnesota accepts resignation of AD Norwood Teague (Big Ten Network)
2. Video of Teague Statement
<http://www.kare11.com/story/sports/college/minnesota/2015/08/07/university--minnesota-athletic-director-abruptlyresigns/31278881/> - University
of Minnesota athletics director abruptly resigns (KARE)
3. U athletic director Teague quits, admits 'inappropriate' behavior
<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/08/07/teague-athletic-director-resigns> (MPR)
4. Gophers AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
<http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28601132/umn-athletic-director-norwood-teague-expected-resign> (Pioneer
Press)
5. Kill says he feels bad for everyone involved in Teague's resignation and
that it won't derail facilities project
<http://www.startribune.com/kill-says-he-feels-bad-for-everyone-involved-in-teague-s-resignation-and-that-it-won-tderail-facilities-project/321071161/> (StarTribune)
6. Minnesota AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
<http://espn.go.com/college-sports/story/_/id/13393382/minnesota-golden-gophers-ad-norwood-teague-resigns-amidsexual-harassment-allegations>
(ESPN)
U athletic director Teague quits, admits 'inappropriate' behavior
Tim Nelson
8/7/2015
Norwood Teague resigned Friday as the University of Minnesota's athletic
director amid reports he sexually harassed two U workers.
"At a recent university event, I had entirely too much to drink. I behaved
badly towards nice people and sent truly inappropriate texts," Teague said in a
statement he read Friday morning to KARE 11. "I'm embarrassed and I apologize
to everyone involved."
Teague said he plans to seek professional help for his alcohol use and take
stock of his life.

At an afternoon press conference, University of Minnesota President Eric
Kaler declined to detail what happened or where, citing the need to keep the
confidentiality of those who filed the complaints.
He said, however, that Teague's behavior was sexual harassment and
characterized it as "unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct
of a sexual nature."
in the day by the U show the graphic nature of that harassment.
been there."
Kaler said Teague was facing a deeper investigation into the complaints and
resigned. The president added that he didn't tell Teague he'd be fired if he
didn't quit but that the investigation would have gone forward had he not
resigned.
"We terminated the investigation and parted ways," Kaler said, adding the
university is not facing any additional legal action tied to what happened. He
said this was the first report the U has ever received of sexual harassment
committed by Teague.
Teague will get no severance package but will be available as a consultant at
his current pay, $285 an hour, if needed, Kaler said.
The university is also providing three months of federal COBRA health
insurance benefits at about $700 a month, since Teague's alcohol use is a
health issue, he added.
Teague took over as the Gophers' athletic director in 2012, succeeding Joel
Maturi, after six years in the same position at Virginia Commonwealth
University.
Before coming to Minnesota, Teague spent two decades in college sports,
working at the University of North Carolina, Arizona State University and
University of Virginia.
He made fundraising a priority at the U. His highest profile moves involved
the firing of men's basketball coach Tubby Smith and the hiring of Smith's
replacement, Richard Pitino.
Teague on Friday said university athletics was in "great shape" and that
fundraising to build a $190 million athletics village project was going
"extremely well."
Kaler said that Beth Goetz, the university's deputy athletic director and
senior woman administrator, will step in as interim athletics director while a
national search is launched to find a permanent replacement.
Donors giving to the athletics village remain supportive and the project
remains on schedule, he added.
While Teague was the "face of Gopher athletics, it is the action of one man
and doesn't reflect the culture of the athletics department," Kaler said.
Kaler said that he talked to Teague the day after the harassment complaint
surfaced. "He indicated to me that this was a bad night."
Gophers AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Pioneer Press Staff

8/7/2015
The University of Minnesota athletics director Norwood Teague has resigned,
the school announced Friday, amid allegations of sexual harassment.
University President Eric Kaler said during a 15-minute news conference that
the school was investigating two sexual harassment claims against Teague.
"We had two complaints; they occurred on the same night," Kaler said.
According to three transcripts supplied by the university, Teague made
sexually inappropriate physical and verbal contact with two women during what
Teague told KARE-11 was a university event.
According to statements from the victims, Teague gave the women unsolicited
backrubs and pinched them on the buttocks and waist. In addition, he asked one
woman, "Why haven't you married your boyfriend?" and the other if she "would be
open to cheating on her husband."
One victim later received text messages, which Teague told her he was sending
as they sat together, asking if she would be interested in skinny dipping and
oral sex.
While talking the next morning, the victims discovered they each had similar
experiences with Teague the night before.
TEAGUE'S STATEMENT
"I had entirely too much to drink and behaved badly towards nice people, and
sent truly inappropriate texts," Teague said in a video interview with KARE-11.
"I'm embarrassed and I apologize to everyone involved.
"This neither reflects my true character, or the character of this great,
great university."
Teague told KARE-11 he has an alcohol problem.
"I've taken immediate steps to get help with my alcohol issues, and I take
full responsibility for my actions," he told the TV station.
DEPARTMENT'S FUTURE
Beth Goetz, the Gophers' deputy athletics director, has been named interim
athletics director.
Kaler said Teague will not receive a severance package but will get three
months of Cobra insurance "because it is a health issue."
Teague might be retained as a consultant at an hourly wage during the
transition to a new athletics director. Kaler said his hourly wage is about
$285.
TEAGUE'S TENURE
Teague, 48, was named the Gophers' AD in April 2012, replacing Joel Maturi.
He came to Minnesota after six years at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Before VCU, Teague, a Raleigh, N.C., native, was associate AD for five years at
the University of North Carolina, his alma mater.
Teague came to Minnesota after the hiring of football head coach Jerry Kill
but was responsible for the hiring of men's basketball head coach Richard
Pitino and women's basketball head coach Marlene Stollings.
Teague has been responsible for fundraising for the new Athletes Village,
which included a football practice facility, football performance center, men's
and women's basketball practice facility and Athletic Center for Excellence.
The last known fundraising total was $70 million for the $190 million project.
Kill said last week that construction of the Athletes Village is expected to
start in September or October.
Kill says he feels bad for everyone involved in Teague's resignation and that
it won't derail facilities project

Joe Christensen
8/7/2015
Gophers coach Jerry Kill walked off the field from the season's first
practice and met the media, which was waiting for his reaction to AD Norwood
Teague's resignation.
"I dont know a lot about it," Kill said. "Ive been out here on the practice
field. I found out about it earlier, and I dont know. I feel bad for the whole
situation. I feel bad for everybody in the situation, and certainly not a good
situation. But I trust our president, and Ive talked to President Kaler, and I
trust him 100 percent."
Kill's thoughts quickly shifted to the athletics facilities project, which
Teague was leading. Last week at Big Ten Media Days, Kill said he's confident
ground will be broken in late-September, early October.
"Were going to get that thing started, and were going to get that done,"
Kill said. "Nothings going to stop. You put that [Teague resignation] behind
you, get it all over today, and lets go to work tomorrow and move on. Thats
the way I look at it."
"Im confident that well get it done," Kill added. "Im confident that well
get it started, and well see if my words worth a darn or not. I said at the
very beginning, I was going to make sure we had it done by August and if not,
they should fire me. Well, I guess they gave me an extended couple months, but
Im going to keep pushing and grinding and well get it done. Nothings ever
easy, but I think well get it done. Im optimistic."
Asked if this could hurt the Gophers in recruiting, Kill said, "Its not
good, but well get in there, and I think the recruits trust coach Kill."
After a few more questions about Teague's resignation, Kill said, "Were
practicing. Do you think I want to talk about this? I want to talk about
practice. So its a distraction. All of it is a distraction. And so I just hope
it gets ironed out, and we go to work. And I hope everybody thats involved in
the thing, everything goes OK and everybodys alright, and we move on as a
university."
Minnesota AD Norwood Teague resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
Brian Bennett
8/7/2015
Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague resigned on Friday morning amid
allegations of sexual harassment.
Teague, who got the athletic director job three years ago, issued a statement
through Minneapolis television station KARE 11 in which he said he drank too
much on the night in question and is seeking treatment for his alcohol problems.
"At a recent university event, I had entirely too much to drink," Teague
said. "I behaved badly towards nice people and sent truly inappropriate texts.
I'm embarrassed and I apologize to everyone involved. This neither reflects my
true character or the true character of this great, great university."
In a open letter to the university community, school president Eric Kaler
said Teague's resignation "follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual
harassment of two non-student University employees." He didn't go into detail
about the nature of the harassment.
"To be clear, sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the University of

environment for all in our University community is very important," Kaler wrote.
Beth Goetz, the university's deputy athletic director and senior women's
administrator, was named interim AD. A news conference is scheduled for Friday
afternoon in Minneapolis.
Teague brought Goetz with him when he left Virginia Commonwealth University
for Minnesota in 2012.
Teague was hired to replace Joel Maturi and was charged with reshaping a
Golden Gophers athletic department that had fallen far behind the rest of the
Big Ten in terms of its facilities.
Unlike Maturi, who tried to build a department that put resources into both
the cash-generating sports, such as football and men's basketball, and
lower-profile programs including track and wrestling, Teague came in with a
clear plan to emphasize the most popular sports in hopes of generating more
revenue that could trickle down to the rest of the department.
He set about to raise nearly $200 million to bring new practice facilities
for football and men's basketball -- a gargantuan task for a school that hasn't
had the type of sporting success that gets big donors to open their wallets.
But Teague helped raise about $70 million in the first year of the plan, and
the school had hoped to start breaking ground on new projects this fall.
Teague carved out a reputation as a basketball administrator in his previous
six years as athletic director at VCU, where he teamed with coach Shaka Smart
to bring the little-known program to national prominence. While at Minnesota,
he fired Tubby Smith and hired Richard Pitino, the son of coaching legend Rick
Pitino, to lead the men's program. He also replaced Pam Borton with Marlene
Stollings on the women's side.
Teague said he planned to "reassess my career and life options. While I'm
proud of my career accomplishments, I want to stop and take a look at my life
and alcohol issues."
-Jason Langworthy
main: 612-625-6300
direct: 612-626-2266
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Brian Steeves <stee0168@umn.edu>, Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu>, Tracy Smith
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August 6, 2015 3:27:47 PM CDT
August 6, 2015 3:28:21 PM CDT
Hello Regents Johnson and McMillan,

Below are key points for your calls. Per my conversation with Dean, we will
plan to send the BOR memo at 5:30. If you want it pushed back because you have
not contacted everyone, let me know.
Thanks!
Amy
Key Facts for internal use
- Im calling about a serious, confidential personnel issue at the
University.
- President Kaler expects to announce Norwood Teagues resignation
tomorrow, effective immediately. Every thing I am going to tell you is highly
confidential as private personnel data until he resigns
- Norwoods resignation follows the reports of two recent incidents of
his sexual harassment of two non-student University employees, based on
unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature
- One incident also included sending very sexually explicit and
inappropriate text messages
- The incidents, which occurred in the past month, were reported the
day after the behavior occurred, and the following day, President Kaler spoke
to Norwood and the Presidents Office informed the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action
- Norwood acknowledged these incidents occurred and has expressed
remorse for his inappropriate behavior
- The incidents happened at a single University work-related event
- The University has an obligation to keep the reporting parties
identities confidential, so the University is not releasing details that could
lead to their identification, such as the nature of the work-related event, the
location, or the dates
- You will be receiving an attorney client privileged memo yet today
that will provide more information, as well as the redacted documents that we
are obligated to release under the law.
- Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator,
has agreed to step in as interim athletics director.
612-625-0161
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David McMillan <mcmil019@umn.edu>

Dean Johnson <djohns@umn.edu>, Brian Steeves <stee0168@umn.edu>, Eric Kaler
<ekaler@umn.edu>, Tracy Smith <smith229@umn.edu>
August 6, 2015 4:12:17 PM CDT
August 6, 2015 4:12:16 PM CDT
Starting my calls now. Thank you for this helpful information.

Dave
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 6, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Amy Phenix <pheni001@umn.edu
Hello Regents Johnson and McMillan,
Below are key points for your calls. Per my conversation with Dean, we will
plan to send the BOR memo at 5:30. If you want it pushed back because you have
not contacted everyone, let me know.
Thanks!
Amy
Key Facts for internal use
- Im calling about a serious, confidential personnel issue at the
University.
- President Kaler expects to announce Norwood Teagues resignation
tomorrow, effective immediately. Every thing I am going to tell you is highly
confidential as private personnel data until he resigns
- Norwoods resignation follows the reports of two recent incidents of
his sexual harassment of two non-student University employees, based on
unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature
- One incident also included sending very sexually explicit and
inappropriate text messages
- The incidents, which occurred in the past month, were reported the
day after the behavior occurred, and the following day, President Kaler spoke
to Norwood and the Presidents Office informed the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action
- Norwood acknowledged these incidents occurred and has expressed
remorse for his inappropriate behavior
- The incidents happened at a single University work-related event
- The University has an obligation to keep the reporting parties
identities confidential, so the University is not releasing details that could
lead to their identification, such as the nature of the work-related event, the
location, or the dates
- You will be receiving an attorney client privileged memo yet today
that will provide more information, as well as the redacted documents that we
are obligated to release under the law.
- Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator,
has agreed to step in as interim athletics director.
612-625-0161
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Chuck Tombarge <tombarge@umn.edu>, Sarah Youngerman <syounger@umn.edu>
August 7, 2015 6:17:17 AM CDT
August 7, 2015 6:17:18 AM CDT
Eric and Amy I learned last night of this morning announcement regarding Norwood Teague
and the circumstances surrounding his resignation.
I wanted to let you know that we are gathering select Foundation and Athletic
Development Leadership along with Lisa Lewis and Chuck Tombarge to meet this
morning at 7:30am to ensure we have an aligned communication strategy to our
donors, alumni and key external influencers. Sarah Youngerman has outlined the
objectives and timeline in the attached email.
One of the outcomes of this will be a list (10 or so) of influential donors
that we would like you to place a personal phone call. I am sure you already
have a list with these same names, but I want to ensure we had another set of
eyes on it.
Once the meeting is finished I will send a recap of our plan to you both.
In the meantime, please get in touch with me if there is anything else we
should know or consider as we pull together the external donor/athletic
supporter/friends of the University communication plan. I would like to be
kept in the loop as appropriate for the subject matter related to managing our
donor base and board of trustees.
Together, we will lead through this troubling situation,
President and CEO
612-624-2854
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Sarah Youngerman <syounger@umn.edu <mailto:syounger@umn.edu>>
Date: Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 11:28 PM
Subject: breaking u of m news
To: Kathleen Schmidlkofer <kms@umn.edu <mailto:kms@umn.edu>>, Elizabeth
Malkerson <beckym@umn.edu <mailto:beckym@umn.edu>>, Robert Burgett
<burge001@umn.edu <mailto:burge001@umn.edu>>, Mark Baumgartner
<baumg011@umn.edu <mailto:baumg011@umn.edu>>, Erik Thurman <ethurman@umn.edu
<mailto:ethurman@umn.edu>>, Patricia Porter <pkporter@umn.edu
<mailto:pkporter@umn.edu>>, Abbie McGuire <mcgu0149@umn.edu
<mailto:mcgu0149@umn.edu>>, James Aagaard <aagaa001@umn.edu
<mailto:aagaa001@umn.edu>>, Kathleen Pickard <picka002@umn.edu
<mailto:picka002@umn.edu>>, Douglas Gorence <doug@umfia.org
<mailto:doug@umfia.org>>, Sarah Harris <sharris@umfrea.org
<mailto:sharris@umfrea.org>>, Tracy Ayers <ayers006@umn.edu
<mailto:ayers006@umn.edu>>, Lorie Humphrey <lorieh@umn.edu
<mailto:lorieh@umn.edu>>
Fwd_ breaking u of m news

At Kathy's direction, a few of us will be convening with Gopher Athletics
team at 7:30 a.m. to discuss communications strategies related to the departure
of U of M Athletics Director Teague.
At this meeting, we will hear an overview of the how events will unfold over
the next 6-8 hours.
We have a statement that can be used for the phone calls that some of you may
need to make (see below).
We will be asked to prioritize calls to be made by the President and then
asked to triage the rest.
As a reminder, the team at ICA has only very recently learned all of this
information, including interim director Beth Goetz. What will be made public is
difficult and damaging. We need to be positive for ICA, student athletes and
coaches, and the Us vision for Gopher Sports.
For those of you attending the 7:30 meeting, it is likely that Beth will be
in attendance. I know we can all provide great support to her and the journey
she has entered.
Relative to UMF communications, I recommend, and we will discuss, the
following:
1. UMF assigned 1:1 calls made between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
2. UMF Trustee, Life and Emerti: Message from KMS at 9::30 a.m. (see below):
3. President's Opinion Leader E-mail sent at 12:30 that includes all of our
trustees, emertis and life trustees.
the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective
immediately.
Director Teagues resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of
sexual harassment of two non-student University employees based on unwelcome
sexual advances. President Kaler will deliver additional comments at a 12:15
p.m. press conference today. Those will also be sent to you via email from the
President.
leadership transition. Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman
More to come in the morning. Please direct any inquiries you may receive to
Kathy directly. Sarah
Sarah E. Youngerman
Vice President| Marketing and Communications
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 500 | Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612.626.5378 <tel:612.626.5378> work | (651.485.7171 <tel:651.485.7171> cell
| syounger@umn.edu <mailto:syounger@umn.edu>
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Eric Kaler <ekaler@umn.edu>, Chuck Tombarge <tombarge@umn.edu>, Sarah Youngerman
<syounger@umn.edu>
August 7, 2015 6:23:07 AM CDT
August 7, 2015 6:23:39 AM CDT
Thanks Kathy. Sorry for the short notice but we've had to keep this highly
confidential. The board was not notified until late yesterday after we had a
letter of resignation in hand. The president has time set aside for some calls
this a.m. I'll forward you Athletics list, which does include some major
donors. If you have a few in addition to that we'll do our best to get to them
and let you know if the time feels too tight. I'm sure many will be voicemails
though so it should be OK.
Thanks.
Amy
On Fri, Aug 7, 2015 at 6:17 AM, Kathleen Schmidlkofer <kms@umn.edu
<mailto:kms@umn.edu>> wrote:
Eric and Amy I learned last night of this morning announcement regarding Norwood Teague
and the circumstances surrounding his resignation.
I wanted to let you know that we are gathering select Foundation and Athletic
Development Leadership along with Lisa Lewis and Chuck Tombarge to meet this
morning at 7:30am to ensure we have an aligned communication strategy to our
donors, alumni and key external influencers. Sarah Youngerman has outlined the
objectives and timeline in the attached email.
One of the outcomes of this will be a list (10 or so) of influential donors
that we would like you to place a personal phone call. I am sure you already
have a list with these same names, but I want to ensure we had another set of
eyes on it.
Once the meeting is finished I will send a recap of our plan to you both.
In the meantime, please get in touch with me if there is anything else we
should know or consider as we pull together the external donor/athletic
supporter/friends of the University communication plan. I would like to be
kept in the loop as appropriate for the subject matter related to managing our
donor base and board of trustees.
Together, we will lead through this troubling situation,
President and CEO
612-624-2854
---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Sarah Youngerman <syounger@umn.edu <mailto:syounger@umn.edu>>
Date: Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 11:28 PM
Subject: breaking u of m news
To: Kathleen Schmidlkofer <kms@umn.edu <mailto:kms@umn.edu>>, Elizabeth
Malkerson <beckym@umn.edu <mailto:beckym@umn.edu>>, Robert Burgett

<burge001@umn.edu <mailto:burge001@umn.edu>>, Mark Baumgartner
<baumg011@umn.edu <mailto:baumg011@umn.edu>>, Erik Thurman <ethurman@umn.edu
<mailto:ethurman@umn.edu>>, Patricia Porter <pkporter@umn.edu
<mailto:pkporter@umn.edu>>, Abbie McGuire <mcgu0149@umn.edu
<mailto:mcgu0149@umn.edu>>, James Aagaard <aagaa001@umn.edu
<mailto:aagaa001@umn.edu>>, Kathleen Pickard <picka002@umn.edu
<mailto:picka002@umn.edu>>, Douglas Gorence <doug@umfia.org
<mailto:doug@umfia.org>>, Sarah Harris <sharris@umfrea.org
<mailto:sharris@umfrea.org>>, Tracy Ayers <ayers006@umn.edu
<mailto:ayers006@umn.edu>>, Lorie Humphrey <lorieh@umn.edu
<mailto:lorieh@umn.edu>>
At Kathy's direction, a few of us will be convening with Gopher Athletics
team at 7:30 a.m. to discuss communications strategies related to the departure
of U of M Athletics Director Teague.
At this meeting, we will hear an overview of the how events will unfold over
the next 6-8 hours.
We have a statement that can be used for the phone calls that some of you may
need to make (see below).
We will be asked to prioritize calls to be made by the President and then
asked to triage the rest.
As a reminder, the team at ICA has only very recently learned all of this
information, including interim director Beth Goetz. What will be made public is
difficult and damaging. We need to be positive for ICA, student athletes and
coaches, and the Us vision for Gopher Sports.
For those of you attending the 7:30 meeting, it is likely that Beth will be
in attendance. I know we can all provide great support to her and the journey
she has entered.
Relative to UMF communications, I recommend, and we will discuss, the
following:
1. UMF assigned 1:1 calls made between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
2. UMF Trustee, Life and Emerti: Message from KMS at 9::30 a.m. (see below):
3. President's Opinion Leader E-mail sent at 12:30 that includes all of our
trustees, emertis and life trustees.
the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective
immediately.
Director Teagues resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of
sexual harassment of two non-student University employees based on unwelcome
sexual advances. President Kaler will deliver additional comments at a 12:15
p.m. press conference today. Those will also be sent to you via email from the
President.
leadership transition. Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman
More to come in the morning. Please direct any inquiries you may receive to
Kathy directly. Sarah
Sarah E. Youngerman
Vice President| Marketing and Communications
200 Oak Street SE, Suite 500 | Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612.626.5378 <tel:612.626.5378> work | (651.485.7171 <tel:651.485.7171> cell

| syounger@umn.edu <mailto:syounger@umn.edu>
612-625-0161
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NT resignation Key Points.docx, NT resignation QA.docx, NT resignation Final Statement
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a possibility.
Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler
President
-Eric W. Kaler
President
202 Morrill Hall

Phone: 612-626-1616
Fax: 612-625-3875
Attachment #1
NT resignation Key Points.docx
Original view
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Key Facts
-
Pres. Kaler has accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague,
Norwoods resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of his sexual
advances and verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature.
The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of
conduct that articulates the standards and behaviors we expect of our employees, and,
in particular, our senior leaders. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated.
Norwood acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has expressed remorse for his
inappropriate actions.
Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator, has agreed to
step in as interim athletics director.
Attachment #2
NT resignation QA.docx
Original view
Q&A
Q: Did NT have a choice in resigning? How would the University have proceeded if the resignation was
not offered?
A: NT offered his resignation following reports of the two incidents, and President Kaler agreed to
accept NTs resignation. Had NT not offered his resignation, a full investigation of the reports would
have continued. That investigation would have concluded with a recommendation for disciplinary action
from our EOAA officer. Depending on the facts, sexual harassment can result in discipline up to and
including termination.
Q: What is your reaction to these events?
A: We take these events very seriously, and its extremely disappointing to have this happen at the
University. I deeply regret that two of our employees were subjected to this behavior. The only
appropriate response was a swift and decisive one.
Q: What did you discuss with NT, and how did the conversation go?
A: I spoke with NT the day after the incidents were reported. We discussed the serious and
unacceptable nature of the events and my disappointment that this occurred. NT acknowledged his
inappropriate behavior, and has been cooperative since that initial meeting.
Q: Can you provide more detail around the incidents and the circumstances in which they occurred? If
not, why? When and where did these events take place/ were they on school property?
A: The incidents took place at a work-related function. The University has an obligation to protect the
identities of the reporting parties, thus we are not providing any details that could allow them to be
identified.
Q: Is there a severance package related to the resignation, and if so, what are the details?
A: Effective immediately, NT is no longer an employee of the University of Minnesota. He will not
receive a severance package. NT has agreed to be available for the next month to assist with the
transition if requested by the University and will be paid at an hourly rate for those services ($285/hour,
which represents the rate of his current base salary).
Q: Is there any other assistance that the University will provide to NT?
A: NT has indicated that he will be pursuing health care and counseling, which we agree is needed. The
University has agreed to cover three months of his COBRA (approximately $700/month).
Q: Have there been any past allegations against NT, either at the University of Minnesota or a
previous place of employment?
A: The two incidents in question are the only reports involving NT that have been filed with the
University of Minnesota. We are not aware of any additional allegations of sexual harassment here or at
other institutions.
Q: What sort of background investigation did the University of Minnesota conduct prior to hiring NT?
Will any procedures change for the new search as a result of these events?
A: It is routine for all senior leader hires to have a federal background check, reference checks and other
research common in a national search. Those efforts identified no concerns related to conduct of this
nature.
Q: [depending on specifics of NT statement] What is the issue NT is seeking treatment for, and how
long has this been a problem?
A: Those questions are best answered by NT.
Q: In your letter to NT following these reports, you asked him to seek an alcohol abuse screening
assessment and share the results with you? Did that occur?
A: The status of the screening is best updated by NT. Given that his resignation is effective immediately,
he is not required to share the results with me.
Q: Is the University of Minnesota conducting an investigation to determine if any prior incidents
involving NT went unreported?
A: With NTs resignation effective immediately, there will be no further investigation conducted. The
University has a number of resources and reporting mechanisms available to students, faculty and staff
if they have concerns. All of us in the University community need to be vigilant in our efforts to ensure
that people who experience harassment have resources available to them and know that the University
takes this issue very seriously.
Q: Were the incidents that led to the resignation witnessed by other faculty, staff or students of the
University? Were you present?
A: Remember, NT acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has resigned. For that reason, we did
not complete interviews with all potential witnesses.
Q: Have other senior leaders at the University been accused of sexual harassment in the past, and if
so, how were those cases handled?
A: This has not occurred to the best of our knowledge.
Q: Does the University have a clear policy for handling instances of sexual harassment, and if so, can
you share the specifics?
A: The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of conduct that
articulates the standards and behaviors we expect of our employees. Our senior leaders, in particular,
must behave at the highest standards and set a positive example for our students and University
community.
Q: Was your response to these events typical/according to the policy in place?
A. Yes
Q: How was this investigated, and what steps were taken to follow up on the accusations?
A: The incidents were reported the day after the behavior occurred, and I spoke to NT about it the
following day. We also informed the appropriate offices on campus, including EOAA and Human
Resources, and interviews were conducted with the reporting parties early the following week.
Q: When will the search for a full-time replacement begin, and who will be involved?
A: We will have more information for you about next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple
weeks. Our goal is to have an inclusive process that helps us attract the very best candidate in the
nation. We will engage a variety of stakeholders and diverse viewpoints, and facilitate a timely, seamless
transition. I am committed to ensuring a strong, diverse athletics program committed to academic and
competitive success in the classroom and in competition.
Q: The reports indicate that drinking was involved by employees. Is that appropriate?
A: Infrequently University employees socialize in a work setting together. We have very clear policies
around hospitality and the purchase of alcohol, and the use at this event was consistent with those
policies.
Q: What will happen to the Athletes Village project?
A: I am confident we will keep the Athletes Village project on track. We have a strong development
team and I continue to be committed to participating as needed in fundraising. Our project
management staff in capital planning is working diligently to keep the project on time and on budget. I
expect we will bring exciting plans to the Board of Regents, as planned, this fall.
Q: Why did you select Beth Goetz as interim?
A: Beth Goetz has been a strong and respected leader in Gopher Athletics since she joined us from
Butler University three years ago. She is currently the deputy athletics director and senior woman
administrator, and as a result has had a direct role in the positive momentum that is building in Gopher
Athletics. I am confident in her leadership and she shares my commitment to ensuring very high
standards for our student-athletes in the classroom and in competition.
Q: How long will the interim role last?
A: The exact length of the interim role is currently unknown. We will have more information for you
about next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple weeks. In the meantime, I ask for your
patience and continued support of our student-athletes and Gopher Athletics program.
Q: Do you expect this to slow the departments momentum? Have you had a negative reaction from
donors?
A: No -- Im confident we have a strong plan and team in place to continue the momentum of Gopher
Athletics at all levels. I have spoken to a number of Gopher Athletics donors and they support this
direction given the circumstances.
Q: How did the coaches react?
A: They share my disappointment in this turn of events. But they are focused on ensuring a high-quality
experience for our student-athletes and a respectful environment for staff and others at the University.
Q: Have you heard from student-athletes? Will you meet with them?
A: President Kaler communicated by email with student athletes and staff this morning and it is too soon
to have received much reaction.
Attachment #3
NT resignation Final Statement .docx
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Statement from President Eric W. Kaler as Prepared

I accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective immediately.
Norwoods resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment of two nonstudent University employees, based on unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct of a
sexual nature occurring on the same evening. I have spoken personally to the employees and expressed
my sincere regrets that they experienced this behavior.
The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of conduct that
community.
I take allegations of sexual harassment very seriously. The incidents were reported the day after the
behavior occurred, and I spoke to Norwood about it the following day.
Norwood has acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has expressed remorse for his actions. He
has also fully cooperated in our review of this matter and in this leadership transition in Gopher Athletics.
While this does not excuse the behavior, Norwood has disclosed that he is seeking alcohol counseling and
assistance, and I hope those efforts will be successful. Regardless, I believe his resignation is the
appropriate response.
I know many of you will have questions about the short- and long-term effects on Gopher Athletics. I
understand that and will try to answer those questions as best I can.
What I can tell you today is that I have asked Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman
administrator, to step in as interim athletics director, and she has agreed to do so. Beth has had a
leadership role in Gopher Athletics for three years as the second to the AD. She joined us from Butler
While this is a quick and unexpected transition, I have great confidence in our athletics program, its
current direction, and its recent successes. We have a very strong senior management team and
outstanding coaches and staff. I am confident this team will help us continue the departments
momentum during this transition.
We will have more information for you about next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple
weeks. In the meantime I ask for your patience. I also ask for your continued support of our studentathletes and Gopher Athletics program.
But today, I want to reiterate my commitment to ensuring a healthy learning, working and living
environment at the University for all faculty, staff, and students. While I am deeply disappointed in this
turn of events, I am confident that we are proceeding in the right way. Sexual harassment at the
University of Minnesota will not be tolerated. We need to be vigilant in our efforts to ensure that those
who experience harassment can access the resources available to them and know that the University
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TO: ALL REGENTS

afternoon.
Brian
a possibility.

Sincerely,
Eric W. Kaler
President
-Eric W. Kaler
President
202 Morrill Hall
Phone: 612-626-1616 <tel:612-626-1616>
Fax: 612-625-3875 <tel:612-625-3875>
-Brian R. Steeves
Board of Regents
612-625-6300
Attachment #1
NT resignation Key Points.docx
Original view
1 page
Key Facts
-
Pres. Kaler has accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague,
Norwoods resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of his sexual
advances and verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature.
The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of
conduct that articulates the standards and behaviors we expect of our employees, and,
in particular, our senior leaders. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated.
Norwood acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has expressed remorse for his
inappropriate actions.
Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman administrator, has agreed to
step in as interim athletics director.
Attachment #2
NT resignation QA.docx
Original view
Q&A
Q: Did NT have a choice in resigning? How would the University have proceeded if the resignation was
not offered?
A: NT offered his resignation following reports of the two incidents, and President Kaler agreed to
accept NTs resignation. Had NT not offered his resignation, a full investigation of the reports would
have continued. That investigation would have concluded with a recommendation for disciplinary action
from our EOAA officer. Depending on the facts, sexual harassment can result in discipline up to and
including termination.
Q: What is your reaction to these events?
A: We take these events very seriously, and its extremely disappointing to have this happen at the
University. I deeply regret that two of our employees were subjected to this behavior. The only
appropriate response was a swift and decisive one.
Q: What did you discuss with NT, and how did the conversation go?
A: I spoke with NT the day after the incidents were reported. We discussed the serious and
unacceptable nature of the events and my disappointment that this occurred. NT acknowledged his
inappropriate behavior, and has been cooperative since that initial meeting.
Q: Can you provide more detail around the incidents and the circumstances in which they occurred? If
not, why? When and where did these events take place/ were they on school property?
A: The incidents took place at a work-related function. The University has an obligation to protect the
identities of the reporting parties, thus we are not providing any details that could allow them to be
identified.
Q: Is there a severance package related to the resignation, and if so, what are the details?
A: Effective immediately, NT is no longer an employee of the University of Minnesota. He will not
receive a severance package. NT has agreed to be available for the next month to assist with the
transition if requested by the University and will be paid at an hourly rate for those services ($285/hour,
which represents the rate of his current base salary).
Q: Is there any other assistance that the University will provide to NT?
A: NT has indicated that he will be pursuing health care and counseling, which we agree is needed. The
University has agreed to cover three months of his COBRA (approximately $700/month).
Q: Have there been any past allegations against NT, either at the University of Minnesota or a
previous place of employment?
A: The two incidents in question are the only reports involving NT that have been filed with the
University of Minnesota. We are not aware of any additional allegations of sexual harassment here or at
other institutions.
Q: What sort of background investigation did the University of Minnesota conduct prior to hiring NT?
Will any procedures change for the new search as a result of these events?
A: It is routine for all senior leader hires to have a federal background check, reference checks and other
research common in a national search. Those efforts identified no concerns related to conduct of this
nature.
Q: [depending on specifics of NT statement] What is the issue NT is seeking treatment for, and how
long has this been a problem?
A: Those questions are best answered by NT.
Q: In your letter to NT following these reports, you asked him to seek an alcohol abuse screening
assessment and share the results with you? Did that occur?
A: The status of the screening is best updated by NT. Given that his resignation is effective immediately,
he is not required to share the results with me.
Q: Is the University of Minnesota conducting an investigation to determine if any prior incidents
involving NT went unreported?
A: With NTs resignation effective immediately, there will be no further investigation conducted. The
University has a number of resources and reporting mechanisms available to students, faculty and staff
if they have concerns. All of us in the University community need to be vigilant in our efforts to ensure
that people who experience harassment have resources available to them and know that the University
Q: Were the incidents that led to the resignation witnessed by other faculty, staff or students of the
University? Were you present?
A: Remember, NT acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has resigned. For that reason, we did
not complete interviews with all potential witnesses.
Q: Have other senior leaders at the University been accused of sexual harassment in the past, and if
so, how were those cases handled?
A: This has not occurred to the best of our knowledge.
Q: Does the University have a clear policy for handling instances of sexual harassment, and if so, can
you share the specifics?
A: The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of conduct that
community.
Q: Was your response to these events typical/according to the policy in place?
A. Yes
Q: How was this investigated, and what steps were taken to follow up on the accusations?
A: The incidents were reported the day after the behavior occurred, and I spoke to NT about it the
following day. We also informed the appropriate offices on campus, including EOAA and Human
Resources, and interviews were conducted with the reporting parties early the following week.
Q: When will the search for a full-time replacement begin, and who will be involved?
A: We will have more information for you about next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple
weeks. Our goal is to have an inclusive process that helps us attract the very best candidate in the
nation. We will engage a variety of stakeholders and diverse viewpoints, and facilitate a timely, seamless
transition. I am committed to ensuring a strong, diverse athletics program committed to academic and
competitive success in the classroom and in competition.
Q: The reports indicate that drinking was involved by employees. Is that appropriate?
A: Infrequently University employees socialize in a work setting together. We have very clear policies
around hospitality and the purchase of alcohol, and the use at this event was consistent with those
policies.
Q: What will happen to the Athletes Village project?
A: I am confident we will keep the Athletes Village project on track. We have a strong development
team and I continue to be committed to participating as needed in fundraising. Our project
management staff in capital planning is working diligently to keep the project on time and on budget. I
expect we will bring exciting plans to the Board of Regents, as planned, this fall.
Q: Why did you select Beth Goetz as interim?
A: Beth Goetz has been a strong and respected leader in Gopher Athletics since she joined us from
Butler University three years ago. She is currently the deputy athletics director and senior woman
administrator, and as a result has had a direct role in the positive momentum that is building in Gopher
Athletics. I am confident in her leadership and she shares my commitment to ensuring very high
standards for our student-athletes in the classroom and in competition.
Q: How long will the interim role last?
A: The exact length of the interim role is currently unknown. We will have more information for you
about next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple weeks. In the meantime, I ask for your
patience and continued support of our student-athletes and Gopher Athletics program.
Q: Do you expect this to slow the departments momentum? Have you had a negative reaction from
donors?
A: No -- Im confident we have a strong plan and team in place to continue the momentum of Gopher
Athletics at all levels. I have spoken to a number of Gopher Athletics donors and they support this
direction given the circumstances.
Q: How did the coaches react?
A: They share my disappointment in this turn of events. But they are focused on ensuring a high-quality
experience for our student-athletes and a respectful environment for staff and others at the University.
Q: Have you heard from student-athletes? Will you meet with them?
A: President Kaler communicated by email with student athletes and staff this morning and it is too soon
to have received much reaction.
Attachment #3
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Statement from President Eric W. Kaler as Prepared

I accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective immediately.
Norwoods resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment of two nonstudent University employees, based on unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct of a
sexual nature occurring on the same evening. I have spoken personally to the employees and expressed
my sincere regrets that they experienced this behavior.
The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of conduct that
community.
I take allegations of sexual harassment very seriously. The incidents were reported the day after the
behavior occurred, and I spoke to Norwood about it the following day.
Norwood has acknowledged his inappropriate behavior and has expressed remorse for his actions. He
has also fully cooperated in our review of this matter and in this leadership transition in Gopher Athletics.
While this does not excuse the behavior, Norwood has disclosed that he is seeking alcohol counseling and
assistance, and I hope those efforts will be successful. Regardless, I believe his resignation is the
appropriate response.
I know many of you will have questions about the short- and long-term effects on Gopher Athletics. I
understand that and will try to answer those questions as best I can.
What I can tell you today is that I have asked Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior woman
administrator, to step in as interim athletics director, and she has agreed to do so. Beth has had a
leadership role in Gopher Athletics for three years as the second to the AD. She joined us from Butler
While this is a quick and unexpected transition, I have great confidence in our athletics program, its
current direction, and its recent successes. We have a very strong senior management team and
outstanding coaches and staff. I am confident this team will help us continue the departments
momentum during this transition.
We will have more information for you about next steps for Gopher Athletics within the next couple
weeks. In the meantime I ask for your patience. I also ask for your continued support of our studentathletes and Gopher Athletics program.
But today, I want to reiterate my commitment to ensuring a healthy learning, working and living
environment at the University for all faculty, staff, and students. While I am deeply disappointed in this
turn of events, I am confident that we are proceeding in the right way. Sexual harassment at the
University of Minnesota will not be tolerated. We need to be vigilant in our efforts to ensure that those
who experience harassment can access the resources available to them and know that the University
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the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director, Norwood Teague, effective
immediately.
Norwood Teague's resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of
sexual harassment of non-student University employees. President Kaler will
deliver additional comments at a 12:15 p.m. press conference today. His remarks
will also be sent to you via email from the President.
leadership transition. Beth Goetz, deputy athletics director and senior women
We are partnering with Gopher Athletics and the President's Office to inform
and support the donor and University communities. Much will be said in the
hours and days to come; some of which will be accurate and some will not. We
will do our best to be as transparent as possible with you. Please do not
hesitate to contact me should you have further questions, concerns, or if you
receive calls from the media.
The Foundation remains committed to supporting Gopher Athletics, our student
athletes and coaches, and the vision for Gopher sports. I thank you, in
advance, for your continued support of the University.
Kathy Schmidlkofer
President and CEO
USA
Norwood Teague's Resignation
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Dear Eric,
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I am so sorry to hear this news, and also sorry that you have to deal with
this. Thanks very much for letting us know in advance of the press
conference. Jacquie
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a possibility.
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Thanks - not an easy thing.

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a possibility.
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Oh, just what you needed. I don't know that there is, but if there is
anything I can do to be of help, please let me know.
I was told by a senior federal judge (involved in the events at the time)
that President Coffman fired AD (and football coach) Fritz Crisler in 1932 for
having an affair with a local actress (Crisler was married). Crisler initially
went to Princeton but eventually to build the U of Michigan athletic program to
a powerhouse--Crisler Arena is named after him. That pattern doesn't seem
likely to repeat in this case.
My best.
Gary
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We have two updates for you this evening.

Grad school admissions: The Council of Graduate Students recently recommended
that anyone involved in graduate student admissions receive implicit bias
training. We expect a story in tomorrow's Minnesota Daily to include quotes
from department directors.
Sexual harassment: We also expect a story in tomorrow's Daily about sexual
harassment at the U. Kim Hewitt, EOAA director, spoke with the reporter for the
story.
Have a good night.
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2015 State Relations Session Summary
After the November 2014 elections, the State of Minnesota once again had a
divided government. The Republicans took control of the House of
Representatives, while DFL Governor Mark Dayton was re-elected. The
DFL-controlled Senate was not up for re-election.
In February 2015, the budget forecast nearly doubled the projected surplus to
$2 billion, causing the governor to revise his proposed budget. For the FY16-17
biennium, the governor proposed $43 billion in spending, while the Senate
proposed $42.7 billion and the House proposed $42.6 billion.
During the 2015 regular session, the House and Senate introduced 4,612 bills.
The University of Minnesotas Office of Government and Community Relations
tracked over 500 bills relevant to the University. Only 80 bills were passed to
the governor, the fewest number of laws enacted in a regular session since
Minnesotas statehood. Of these, the governor signed into law 20 bills that may
impact the University. Since this year marked the beginning of the legislative
biennium, all bills remain active in 2016.
The Legislature and the governor were unable to reach a compromise before the
constitutionally mandated end of session on May 18. Consequently, the governor
called for a one-day special session on June 12. Altogether, lawmakers passed a
biennial budget of $42 billion, leaving about $800 million of the $1.9 billion
surplus unspent. The Legislature is scheduled to meet again in regular session
on March 8, 2016.
2016-17 biennial budget request
The University of Minnesota requested $148.2 million in increased state
funding for the 2016-17 biennium. This request included four components: $65.2
million for a tuition freeze for resident undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students; $15 million for the Facility Condition Improvement
Strategy, an initiative to reduce long-term facility maintenance projects and
address critical projects more efficiently; $55.5 million for Healthy Minnesota
and the Medical School, initiatives to address health care professional
shortages and create medical discovery teams; and $12.5 million for Vibrant

Communities, an initiative aimed at strengthening communities throughout
Minnesota.
University presentations
In January, in addition to meeting with Governor Dayton, President Kaler
presented the Universitys biennial budget request at a press briefing at the
Capitol. In February, he presented the request to the House Higher Education
Committee, and in early March he presented it to the Senate Higher Education
and Workforce Development Committee.
On January 28, the House Higher Education Committee invited students and
faculty from Minnesotas higher education institutions to testify on their
session priorities. From the University, Minnesota Student Association
president Joelle Stangler and Twin Cities Advocacy Corps director Ryan Olson
testified in support of President Kalers proposed budget, particularly
emphasizing the importance of the tuition freeze. Faculty legislative liaisons
Dr. Lyn Bearinger and Gary Gardner also testified in support of the
Universitys budget request.
Also in late January, Dr. Brooks Jackson, dean of the Medical School and vice
president for health sciences, testified before the House Health and Human
Services Reform Committee on the Academic Health Center, the Healthy Minnesota
budget request, and the Blue Ribbon Commission recommendations. Janice
Jaguszewski, director of the health sciences library, closed the hearing by
presenting on the Minnesota Electronic Library provision in the Healthy
Minnesota request.
Recommendations from the governor, House, and Senate
In January, Governor Mark Dayton released his initial budget proposal for the
2016-17 biennium. The $42 billion proposal, which included a projected $1
billion surplus, prioritized education, particularly preK-12. The proposal
included $32.6 million for University tuition relief and $30 million for the
Medical School. After the February forecast, Governor Dayton released a revised
proposal that fully funded Universitys tuition freeze at $65.2 million, in
addition to the $30 million for the Medical School, representing a $32.6
million increase from his initial proposal.
In March, the House and Senate released their higher education spending
targets. The Senate proposed to add $205 million in spending, and the House
$53.4 million, while the governor had proposed $288.4 million.
In April, both the House and Senate passed their versions of the higher
education omnibus bill. The House bill provided zero funding for the University
of Minnesotas requested budget items. It included $2.9 million for unrequested
education programs and capital projects on the Crookston and Morris campuses.
The Senate bill provided $60 million for tuition relief and $25 million for the
Medical School. The bill tied performance goals to portions of this funding and
also provided an unrequested $2 million for the University of Minnesota and
Mayo Foundation Partnership to award grants for Alzheimers and dementia
research.
Outcome
As the calendar turned to May, the higher education committee was waiting for
leadership to release revised spending targets. Governor Dayton, House Speaker
Daudt, and Senate Majority Leader Bakk agreed to $166 million in increased
higher education funding, including $30 million for the Medical School.
In the higher education conference committee, the Senate and House conferees
agreed to appropriate the University $22.2 million for tuition relief and $30

million for the Medical School. No funding was provided for the Facility
Condition Improvement Strategy, Healthy Minnesota, or Vibrant Communities
request items. However, $1 million in new funding was provided for Alzheimers
and dementia research. The bill was signed into law by Governor Dayton on May
22, 2015.
View a comparison of proposals this session for University budget funding
<http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/488297/20781433/153100/0/>.
Capital request
The 2015 University of Minnesotas capital request included three projects:
$55 million for Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR),
$18 million for the Veterinary Isolation Laboratories, and $4 million for the
St. Paul Greenhouse Replacement.
University presentations
In January, Vice President for University Services Pam Wheelock presented the
Universitys capital request to the House Capital Investment Committee. House
members watched a short video showcasing the three projects, followed by a
detailed presentation.
College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Trevor Ames testified several times in
April in support of funding for the Veterinary Isolation Laboratories and the
Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory.
Recommendations from the governor, House, and Senate
In April, Governor Dayton released his capital investment recommendations.
The governors $842 million proposal included $92 million for the Universitys
requested projects: $70 million for HEAPR, $18 million for the Veterinary
Isolation Laboratories, and $4 million for the St. Paul Greenhouse. His
recommendations also included $8 million for planning and pre-design studies
for health sciences professional educational facilities to replace antiquated
training facilities, and new clinical research facilities to house medical
discovery teams.
For most of the regular legislative session, it was uncertain whether the
House and Senate would pass their own bonding bills. However, on May 16, two
days before the constitutionally mandated end of session, the House passed a
$98 million bonding bill. The bill included $8.5 million for the Universitys
Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory in Willmar, but excluded funding for the
Universitys other requested projects. The Senate amended the House bill,
adding $107 million in funding for non-University projects and keeping funding
for the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory.
Outcome
The House adjourned before voting on the Senates version of the bill,
meaning no capital investment bill was passed during the regular session.
However, during the one-day special session in June, the Legislature passed a
$180 million bonding bill. The governor signed the bill on June 13. The
University received $26.5 million for two avian flu-related projects. The
Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory in Willmar received $8.5 million, and the
Veterinary Isolation Laboratories on the St. Paul campus received $18 million.
Other hearings
University officials were asked to testify on a variety of additional
University-related subjects this session including:
An update on MnDRIVE
An update on human resources related to the Sibson and Huron reports
Achievement of all five performance measures passed by the Legislature in

2013
Human subjects research standards
Enrollment trends
Advocacy
Legislative Action Kickoff
On February 3, nearly 200 students, faculty, alumni, and staff gathered for
the 2015 Legislative Action Kickoff (formerly the Legislative Briefing) to
learn about the Universitys budget request and how to advocate for the
University at the State Capitol. During the pre-program reception, attendees
visited with students and faculty directly affected by the four budget request
areas. President Kaler addressed the crowd along with Minnesota Student
Association president Joelle Stangler. Attendees generated over 100 postcards
addressed to their legislators, asking for their support during the legislative
session.
Support the U Day
Over 200 students from all five campuses rallied at Coffman Union on February
12 as part of Support the U Day. Afterward the students participated in over
100 meetings with legislators at the State Capitol, double the number of
meetings from last year. Students encouraged legislators to support the
Universitys budget request, particularly the proposed two-year tuition freeze.
Legislative Action Network
The University's group of legislative advocates remains strong with a total
of 19,510 members. The group comprises alumni, faculty, staff, students, and
community members who engage with their elected officials through the
Legislative Action Network website or have attended events, shared their
stories showcasing their U support, written letters to elected officials, or
participated in other advocacy efforts.
Calls-to-action
Five calls-to-action were issued via email to the Legislative Action Network
during the 2015 legislative session. Network members were encouraged to contact
their elected officials in support of the University's legislative priorities.
These calls-to-action generated a total of 1,065 electronic messages to elected
officials. In addition, a postcard writing campaign was executed across the
University system in coordination with the calls-to-action. This campaign
generated a total of 954 handwritten messages to legislators.
Twitter
This session, the Office of Government and Community Relations heavily
utilized its Twitter handle @UMNGovRelations
<http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/488297/20781433/134354/0/> to promote the
Universitys biennial budget request, inform the public about the Us
government relations news, and engage with legislators, students, employees,
and alumni. A total of 80 tweets were sent, which facilitated public
interaction from lawmakers, student leaders, and other stakeholders. In
addition, six infographics underscored the value the University brings to
Minnesota and attracted the attention of media and legislators.
State Relations Updates
During the 2015 regular session and special session, Government Relations
released 18 State Relations Updates via email. These updates were designed to
engage University Staff and Faculty in the legislative process and provide
details of the status of key legislation concerning the University. The updates
were also posted on the Office of Government and Community Relations website

<http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/488297/20781433/97900/0/>.
Legislator and legislative staff meetings and events
Eastcliff receptions
In February and March, President Kaler hosted several evening receptions at
Eastcliff for members of the House and Senate Higher Education Committees,
House and Senate health and human services committees, House and Senate capital
investment committees, and House and Senate agriculture committees. At each
reception, the president reinforced the importance of the Universitys
legislative request.
Evening of Discovery
In late February, the University hosted an Evening of Discovery, an event for
legislators showcasing the research of the Academic Health Center. Students and
researchers from the six schools of the AHC and MnDRIVE's Brain Conditions and
Regenerative Medicine initiative discussed their work with legislators and
underlined its value for the State of Minnesota. Dr. Brooks Jackson concluded
the event by requesting the legislators support for the Universitys 2015
legislative request.
Legislative Staff Day
In September, the Government Relations team hosted 40 federal and state
legislative staffers for a full day on the Twin Cities campus to learn about
teaching and research innovations. During the first half of the day,
legislative staff toured the Medical Devices Center, the Visible Heart Lab, and
the Academic Health Center Simulation Center. After lunch, One Stop staff
presented on the services they provide students regarding registration,
financial aid, billing, payment, student records, and veterans benefits. Then
legislative staff learned about interactive learning and toured the active
classrooms in Bruininks Hall. The day capped off with a tour of TCF Bank
Stadium and a visit from Goldy.
Regent elections
On Wednesday, March 4, a joint convention of the Legislature met to elect
five members of the Board of Regents. Current Regents Richard Beeson (4th
congressional district) and Patricia Simmons (1st congressional district) were
re-elected, along with Darrin Rosha (3rd congressional district), who
previously served on the board as a student representative. Michael Hsu (6th
congressional district) and Thomas Anderson (7th congressional district) were
elected for the first time.
Fiscal notes
Fiscal notes are requested by legislators to help them understand the fiscal
implications of legislation. A fiscal note estimates the costs, savings,
revenue gain, or loss resulting from the implementation of proposed
legislation. Throughout the 2015 legislative session, a total of 31 fiscal
notes were requested of the University.
Mandated reports
Each year, the Legislature mandates reports and studies from different
government and public agencies, oftentimes tied to state appropriations. The
University has submitted six mandated reports so far this year. View the 2015
mandated reports <http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/488297/20781433/142242/0/>.
Retirements
Representative Ryan Winkler announced his retirement in May. He served five
terms, representing parts of Golden Valley, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park, and
was a member of the House Higher Education Policy and Finance Committee.

Governor Dayton has called for a special election on November 3, 2015.
Legislation summaries
2015 higher education omnibus bill
The higher education omnibus bill appropriates approximately $1.25 billion to
the University of Minnesota for FY16-17, and includes several policy provisions
that will impact the University.
Operations and maintenance - base funding
The law provides approximately $1.1 billion to the University of Minnesota in
FY16-17 for operations and maintenance. And 5 percent of this funding is
contingent on the number of performance goals the University meets. If the U
meets three, four, or five of the goals, then it will receive all of the
funding. If the University meets zero, one, or two of the goals, it will
receive 0, 33, or 67 percent of the funding, respectively. The performance
goals are as follows:
1. Increase by at least 1 percent the four-year, five-year, or six-year
undergraduate graduation rates, averaged over three years, for students of
color systemwide at the U of M reported in fall 2016 over fall 2014.
2. Increase by at least 2 percent the total number of undergraduate STEM
degrees, averaged over three years, conferred systemwide by the U of M reported
in fiscal year 2016 over fiscal year 2014.
3. Increase by at least 1 percent the four-year undergraduate graduation rate
at the University of Minnesota reported in fall 2016 over fall 2014.
4. For fiscal year 2016, reallocate $15 million of administrative costs; the U
is requested to reallocate this money toward mission activities, stemming the
cost of attendance and programs that benefit students.
5. Increase licensing disclosures by 3 percent for fiscal year 2016 over
fiscal year 2015.
By August 1, 2015, the Board of Regents and the Office of Higher Education
must agree on specific numerical indicators and definitions for each of the
five goals that will be used to measure the Us success in meeting these
performance goals. On or before April 1, 2016, the Board of Regents must report
to the higher education committees the progress of the University of Minnesota
toward meeting the goals.
Tuition relief - new funding
Of the operations and maintenance appropriations, $11.1 million in FY16 and
$11.1 million in FY17 is provided to the University of Minnesota for tuition
relief. This amounts to approximately one-third of the Universitys $65.2
million request to fund a full tuition freeze.
Medical School - new funding
The operations and maintenance appropriations also provide $15 million in FY16
and $15 million in FY17 to the University of Minnesota Medical School to
increase research capacity and rankings, develop new cures and treatments,
provide physician training for rural and underserved communities, and attract
and retain top faculty, staff, and students.
Primary Care Education Initiatives - base funding
The law appropriates approximately $2.16 million in FY16 and $2.16 million in
FY17 to primary care education initiatives at the University of Minnesota.
Agriculture and Extension Services - base funding
The law appropriates approximately $42.9 million in FY16 and $42.9 million in
FY17 to the University of Minnesota Agriculture and Extension Services. This

includes funding for agricultural advisory groups focused on research and
transfer strategies to benefit producers; research and outreach on renewable
energy from Minnesota biomass resources; agricultural and food systems projects
at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences; and
research on the needs of Minnesotas agricultural community. By February 1,
2017, the Board of Regents must submit outcome reports of these initiatives and
projects to the agriculture and higher education committees.
Health Sciences - base funding
The law appropriates $9.2 million in FY16 and $9.2 million in FY17 to health
sciences efforts at the University. Of this funding, $692,000 is dedicated to
supporting up to 12 resident physicians in the St. Cloud Hospital family
practice residency program, and the remainder is for the rural physicians
associates program, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, health sciences
research, dental care, the Biomedical Engineering Center, and the collaborative
partnership between the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic for
regenerative medicine, research, clinical translation, and commercialization.
College of Science and Engineering - base funding
The law provides approximately $2.28 million to the University's College of
Science and Engineering to fund the geological survey and the talented young
mathematicians program. This maintains the current state funding level for
these programs.
System Special - base funding
The law contains a $10.36 million system special appropriation over FY16-17
for general research, the Labor Education Service, the National Resources
Research Institute, the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, the Bell Museum
of Natural History, and the Humphrey exhibit.
University of Minnesota and Mayo Foundation Partnership - base and new funding
The law appropriates just less than $16 million for the biennium for the
partnership between the University and the Mayo Foundation for research in
medical genomics and biotechnology, and the partnership must submit an annual
report of how the appropriation is used by June 30 of each fiscal year. Of this
funding, $1 million must be awarded for competitive grants to conduct research
into the prevention, treatment, causes, and cures of Alzheimers disease and
other dementias.
Academic Health Center - base funding
The law determines the share the Academic Health Center will receive of
revenue generated from tobacco taxes. The share is estimated at $22.25 million
each year.
TCF Stadium Refinance
The law authorizes the refinancing of the TCF Stadium bonds and specifies
terms that must be met in the refinancing process, including that the Board of
Regents allocate sufficient funds from the savings realized through the
refunding of the bonds to provide $10 million for predesign and design of
improved health education and clinical research facilities to meet the needs of
the Medical School and Academic Health Center. The education and research
facilities will be collocated and designed to maximize collaboration and
high-quality delivery of health care. The board may, in its discretion, after
the $10 million allocation required, allocate to other University purposes
payments from the state that exceed the amount necessary to service the
refunded bonds.
State grant program

The new law appropriates over $360 million for the Office of Higher Education
program over the biennium. The law reduces the assigned family responsibility
for dependent students from 96 percent of the parental contribution to 95
percent of the parental contribution; for independent students with dependents
other than a spouse, the assigned family responsibility is reduced from 86
percent to 70 percent of the student contribution; and for independent students
without dependents other than a spouse, the assigned family responsibility is
reduced from 50 percent to 34 percent of the student contribution. The law
specifies that the tuition maximum is $13,626 each fiscal year for students in
four-year programs, and $5,808 each fiscal year for students in two-year
programs. The living and miscellaneous expense allowance is set at $8,828 for
FY16 and $8,904 for FY17.
Institutional reporting to the Office of Higher Education
The law clarifies reporting requirements for institutions receiving financial
aid.
It also directs the Office of Higher Education to place the information on a
prominent link on its website homepage and provide an electronic copy of the
information to each public and private high school in Minnesota and each
workforce center operated by DEED.
Study Abroad Program Policy
The law clarifies the study abroad program policy to require more reporting
information and prohibit postsecondary institutions from mandating
hospitalization and incident disclosures from students.
Concurrent Enrollment
The law mandates that postsecondary institutions, including the University of
Minnesota, that offer courses taught by secondary teachers and are members in
the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships report all required
NACEP evaluative survey results by September 1 of each year to the
commissioners of the Office of Higher Education and the Department of
Education. The law establishes a Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Board and
specifies membership. The commissioners will then report to the early education
through grade 12 legislative committees by December 1 of each year.
Campus Sexual Assault
The law modifies the sexual harassment and violence policy and creates
additional requirements for postsecondary institutions when responding to
sexual harassment, violence, and assault on campus. The law requires additional
victims rights, uniform amnesty, coordination with local law enforcement,
comprehensive training, an online reporting system, data collection, an audit
trail, and reporting.
Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program
The law includes a student loan forgiveness plan for licensed teachers working
in a teaching shortage area as defined by the commissioner of education. The
Office of Higher Education will administer this program, handle applications,
and award loan forgiveness up to $1,000 per approved applicant.
Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury
The law establishes and funds a spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury
research grant program through the Office of Higher Education. A representative
from the University of Minnesota will serve on the programs advisory council.
Research Cats and Dogs
This provision repeals the sunset date on the law requiring that research
institutions intending to euthanize dogs or cats for non-research purposes must

first offer the dog or cat to an animal rescue organization that intends to
find a permanent, adoptive home for that animal.
Summer Academic Enrichment Program
The law establishes a summer academic enrichment stipend program to enable
elementary and secondary students to attend academic summer programs sponsored
by postsecondary institutions, like the University of Minnesota, and other
nonprofit organizations.
Mandated reports
The law asks the University to submit several additional reports:
College Completion: The law requests the University to develop a
comprehensive plan to encourage students to complete degrees, diplomas, or
certificates in their fields of study. A report describing the plan must be
submitted no later than January 15, 2016.
Human Subjects Research Standards: The law requires the University to submit
monthly reports, starting July 1, 2015, on the progress in developing and
implementing a plan to conduct human subjects research at the University. The
reports must continue until the plan has been fully implemented.
University of Minnesota Budget Allocation Report: The law requires the
University to report by February 1, 2016, on the factors it considers to
allocate funds to separate campuses and address the issue of whether non-Twin
Cities campuses are treated as single units for budget allocation purposes or
treated as composed of multiple units.
Capital investment <http://ecommunication.umn.edu/t/488297/20781433/156549/0/>
The bill appropriates $26.5 million to the University of Minnesota to fund
two projects:
Veterinary Isolation Laboratories - $18 million
Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory - $8.5 million
Health and human services
Funding
The health and human services bill includes funding for the following
University-related items over the biennium:
Dental reimbursement rate increase - $8 million
Telemedicine services - $344,000
Primary care residency - $5 million ongoing
Health professionals loan forgiveness program - $5.3 million ongoing
Medication therapy management - $41,000 in savings
Mental health programs
$5.3 million for behavioral health homes
$1 million for text for life
$260,000 for First Episode programs
$8.57 million for crisis services
$5.547 million to stabilize mental health intensive services
$6.616 million for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) for
adolescents
$3.15 million for complex needs
Increase county share at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Facility
2 percent rate increase for chemical dependency providers
Non-emergency medical transportation funding, including some funding for
protective transportation
$449,000 for suicide prevention

Health Professionals Loan Forgiveness Program
This provision added advanced dental therapist, dental therapist, mental
health professional, and public health nurse to the current eligible
professions. Under current law, for an individual to be eligible for loan
forgiveness, he or she must live in a designated rural area that is outside the
seven-county metro area. This bill also added
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1. 'Affirmative consent' rule is delayed at the University of Minnesota
<http://www.startribune.com/affirmative-consent-rule-is-delayed-at-the-university-of-minnesota/312697181/>
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2. Kaler, Teague tout Gophers' progress on academics, fundraising, equity
<http://www.startribune.com/kaler-teague-tout-gophers-progress-on-academics-fundraising-equity/312697571/>
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3. National group hopes to stir talk with its sex consent contracts
<http://www.startribune.com/group-hopes-to-stir-talk-with-its-sex-consent-contracts/312694551/> (StarTribune)
4. Looking for a college with lots of opportunities? The schools location
really does matter
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/07/08/looking-for-a-college-with-lots-of-opportunities-theschools-location-really-does-matter/> (The
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5. Free Community College Catches On
<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/07/09/oregon-passes-free-community-college-bill-congressionaldemocrats-introduce-federal> (Inside
Higher Ed)
6. Many Title IX Coordinators Are New to the Job and Juggling Many Duties
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7. Campaigns Against Microaggressions Prompt Big Concerns About Free Speech
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'Affirmative consent' rule is delayed at the University of Minnesota
Maura Lerner
7/8/2015
President Eric Kaler has agreed to postpone a new sexual-assault prevention
policy at the University of Minnesota to give members of the Board of Regents
time to debate it.
The policy would subject students to disciplinary action for having sex
unless both parties give whats known as affirmative consent.
On Wednesday, Regent Michael Hsu raised concerns about the legal implications
of the proposal, which was poised to take effect at the end of a 30-day comment
period next week. Hsu said hed received numerous e-mails and phone calls in
the wake of recent news stories about the policy, which critics say would stack
the deck against the accused in any disciplinary proceeding.
I think we need to make sure everyone knows what were doing, Hsu said.
Kaler defended the affirmative consent rule, calling it an excellent policy.
I think theres a crisis on college campuses around sexual assault, Kaler

said, adding that the U has been a leader in trying to address the problem.
This new policy was really brought forward by students. I think its well
thought through.
But Kaler agreed to delay implementation until September at the request of
Board Chairman Dean Johnson, after a last-minute debate at Wednesdays regents
meeting.
Last month, Kalers administration formally proposed adopting an affirmative
consent policy of the kind that has been spreading across college campuses
nationally. It would, among other things, require students to express consent
through clear and unambiguous words or actions before engaging in any sexual
activity. Otherwise, they could face disciplinary action, including expulsion,
for sexual assault.
Hsu said he wants to hear from the Us legal counsel about the implications
of the policy. Nationally, civil-liberties groups have argued that such rules
are unfair in campus disciplinary cases, because they put the burden of proof
on the accused.
Hsu proposed that the regents delay the implementation, sparking a heated
discussion about whether the board should interfere with such an administrative
decision. This is a bad approach, said Richard Beeson, the former chair.
Several regents, however, said they thought the concerns were worth
discussing. I think a couple of months [delay] wont really make much
difference, said Regent Thomas Devine.
Johnson, in his debut as board chair, offered a compromise, asking Kaler if
he would voluntarily postpone the rule until the boards next meeting in
September. Kaler agreed.
Id argue that this is a little bit of an overreach, Kaler said later. But
the regents do have every authority to talk about things that affect the
reputation of the university.
Additional media coverage:
Minnesota Daily
<http://www.mndaily.com/news/2015/07/08/regents-push-back-new-consent-policy>
Inside Higher Ed
<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/07/09/u-minnesota-delays-affirmative-consent>
Change.org <https://www.change.org/p/students-need-affirmative-consent-now>
- Petition and statement by MSA President Joelle Stangler
Kaler, Teague tout Gophers' progress on academics, fundraising, equity
Amelia Rayno
7/9/2015
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler called the academic progress in
Gophers athletics remarkable at the Board of Regents meeting Wednesday and
added that athletic director Norwood Teague had the department clearly moving
in the right direction.
Teague used his annual athletics report to the regents to showcase the
academic success and update the group on fundraising and the departments
gender-equity efforts.
The Gophers, for the second consecutive year, had the highest-ranking
Academic Progress Rates (APR) of all public institutions in the country, behind
only private schools Northwestern, Notre Dame, Duke and Stanford. The average
cumulative grade-point average for all Gophers student-athletes was 3.27 a
number regent Thomas Devine called really outstanding.
As Teague was speaking, a separate Big Ten announcement echoed the schools

progress. Seventy-two Gophers student-athletes earned the conferences 2014-15
Distinguished Scholar Awards for maintaining GPAs of 3.7 or higher, the
second-highest number the program has received (86 in 2011-12) and
second-highest in the Big Ten, behind Michigan State (78).
Teague and his staff should be applauded for their work on academics,
Devine added.
Fundraising update
Teague said the fundraising progress toward the $190 million Athletics
Village remains at $70 million, but the school is on the verge of
solidifying some large gifts. At least one of those gifts is expected to come
from the local corporate community. Teague said that he has received a very,
very positive response from the list of corporations throughout the Twin Cities
and Minnesota, including one unnamed CEO he met with that morning.
They know that we need to catch up, Teague said. Weve done a good job of
communicating where we are and what we need to do to get to where we want to
be.
The regents are expected to vote on approving the project at their September
meeting, and groundbreaking could occur by mid-September.
Gender-equity efforts
When two efforts conclude the Department of Educations investigation into
Gophers athletics Title IX compliance, and a similar internal review Kaler
said the school will release just one equity plan that sets the direction for
Gophers athletics.
He said there was no timeline for receiving DOE investigation results. He
added, Of course, in just about all we do, there are improvements to be made,
and I assure you if we find things we can do better in regard to Title IX and
Gopher athletics we will.
Teague, deputy athletic director Beth Goetz, Deputy General Counsel Tracy
Smith and Kimberley Hewitt, director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action, presented a gender-equity report, and Goetz said both participation
opportunities and scholarship distribution met Title IX guidelines for the past
school year.
When asked by regent Michael Hsu what the schools biggest weakness is
regarding gender equity, Smith told regents the school needs to find a home for
the track and field program. Track is our first focus for Title IX purposes,
she said. The current track would be demolished for the Athletics Village, and
the department is expected to announce a new home for a track and field complex
this summer.
Etc.
Teague said the university is looking into expanding its radio affiliate
lineup for football, to get game broadcasts in every cranny of Minnesota.
The athletics department budget for the fiscal year 2016 is $107.2 million,
up from $96 million in fiscal year 2015. Teague highlighted the new full cost
of attendance scholarship rules as a reason for the increase, along with
rising travel costs for teams and recruiting.
Ongoing facility improvements include: The 1940s roof on Williams Arena has
been replaced, the Sports Pavilion has a new video board and interior updates
to Mariucci Arena are continuing.
National group hopes to stir talk with its sex consent contracts
Maura Lerner
7/9/2015

Alison Berke Morano knew that the idea of a written contract, titled YES! We
agree to have SEX! would get people talking.
And laughing.
But as co-founder of the Affirmative Consent Project, she couldnt be more
pleased. Moranos group has launched a national campaign encouraging colleges
to adopt affirmative consent policies, which state that students could face
disciplinary action for sexual encounters unless both participants give
explicit consent.
As part of the campaign, Morano and her group created consent kits, which
include both a condom and a written contract that students can sign (On this
date we agree to have consensual sex. ).
Morano admits that she doesnt expect everyone to actually sign such a
document. And its certainly not required by any college, including the
University of Minnesota, which is considering an affirmative consent policy of
its own.
But Morano sees the contract as a way to make a point about having sex: Are
they sure the feeling is mutual?
We hope that people will just look at it, she said. Maybe it slows them
down for a tenth of a second. They look at each other and say, Were sure,
right?
The idea of signing a contract in an intimate moment didnt seem to
impress students at the U last week.
I dont think it would really go over well, said Stephanie Batten, a
19-year-old junior. The whole contract thing is a little absurd. Making sure
there is consent, I obviously dont think is absurd.
Grace Watson, a 20-year-old junior, called it really cheesy. She predicted
that people would mock it.
Troy Kariniemi, a 22-year-old senior, said he agrees with the goal of
ensuring consent. But a written contract? It just basically kills the mood,
he laughed. I would never see this as actually happening.
So far, though, Morano says her group has sold hundreds of consent kits, at
$2.49 apiece. Were not in this to bring lawsuits, she said. Were trying to
open the conversation.
Looking for a college with lots of opportunities? The schools location
really does matter
Jeffrey Selingo
7/8/2015
We are 30 minutes from a Starbucks, quipped James F. Jones Jr.
That line from the now former president of Sweet Briar College in an
interview with Inside Higher Ed on the day he announced the school was closing
illustrated just how isolated the womens college is from everything in
southwestern Virginia.
This summer, as high-school students go on college tours, theyll likely only
pay attention to a schools location in terms of the surrounding amenities: Are
there enough restaurants and bars? Is it close to the beach or the mountains?
Ill never forget my moms remark as we drove the last 30 miles into Ithaca,
N.Y. the summer before my senior year of high school: Just what are you going
to do here?
But a colleges location should mean more to students than whether they can
quickly grab a tall cappuccino before class. Even in a virtual age, where it is
easy to connect to anyone and anything, a colleges physical place in the world

matters more than ever before in the ultimate success of graduates.
Earning a college degree is no longer just about sitting in a classroom
following a script outlined by a course catalog or a professor at the front of
a lecture hall. And its not only about the experience of living in a dorm or
participating in activities on the campus. The value of higher ed increasingly
comes from what happens off campus the so-called experiential learning
embedded in research projects, volunteer work, internships, apprenticeships,
and study abroad.
In order to experience those off-campus opportunities, students either need
to travel or go to a school in a place that has a strong and diverse economy
offering a multitude of options for experiential learning. This is a big reason
why many of the colleges and universities that have improved their reputations
dramatically in the past several decades are in cities: the University of
Southern California, Boston University and Northeastern, New York University,
Miami University, and American and George Washington universities.
In cities like Washington, D.C., you see experiential learning at play every
day. While most college students who want to intern in the nations capital
must do so during the summer, those who go to college in Washington can use the
city as their campus any time.
Thats exactly what Kyle Anderson, a senior at American University, has done.
He has held four internships during his time in Washington, most of them during
the academic year. Not only is the competition for those intern spots less
intense during the school year, it also has helped him prepare for the
workplace, where a full-time job is a mash-up of activities, not just about
taking classes for nine months and working for three in the summer.
Im figuring out how to juggle multiple responsibilities now, Anderson said.
There are even rankings to help prospective students determine the best
cities for college. The American Institute for Economic Research publishes an
annual list of the top 75 metro areas <https://www.aier.org/cdi> in the U.S. on
overall economic and academic environment, quality of life and employment
opportunities. The list is divided into four categories based on population
size. Boston, San Jose, Boulder, Colo., and Ithaca, N.Y., topped the most
recent list in each group.
The Institute also publishes a list of cities where college students migrate
after graduation <https://www.aier.org/edi>. LinkedIn goes one step further by
gathering industry-specific data on its members to show students which cities
retain their graduates
<https://engineering.linkedin.com/economic-graph/where-linkedin-members-moved-work-after-college>
and which ones might be best for their majors
<http://blog.linkedin.com/2014/10/22/defining-a-city-by-its-professional-skill-set-with-data-from-linkedin/>.
If you want to major in film, for instance, not surprisingly you might want to
head to Los Angeles.
By comparing those lists, students can get a good sense of places where
experiential learning opportunities are plentiful. Unfortunately, those metro
areas are few and far between today compared to only a few decades ago.
The availability of good jobs are closely correlated to the share of the
population with college diplomas, and increasingly the nation is segregated
along education lines. In 1970, nearly all of the metropolitan areas in the
United States were within five percentage points of the national average for
adults with a college degree. Today only about half of those areas are.
If a colleges location matters, does that mean isolated places like my alma

mater (Ithaca College) are destined for a future of irrelevance? Not
necessarily. For one, the city of Ithaca is one of the best destinations to go
to college simply because its home to Cornell and Ithaca College. Both schools
have also helped to mitigate their far-flung location by opening programs and
campuses in major cities, such as New York and Los Angeles. And some schools,
such as big state universities such as Virginia Tech and Penn State, or wealthy
small colleges, such as Grinnell in Iowa, succeed because of their deep pockets
and great reputations, in spite of their location
Most of the nations colleges and universities were built for a different
era, when being spread out geographically was seen as an asset because it
offered easy access for students no matter where they lived. Today, with ease
of travel and communication, having a college in your backyard doesnt matter
as much as being located in a dynamic city.
Thats why the Minerva Project, an elite liberal-arts college being built for
this century, decided to relocate its students each year. Students enrolled at
Minerva, which is backed by some $95 million in venture capital, will move
around the world to live and take their classes online in places such as Buenos
Aires, Berlin, and Istanbul. Students have classes in the morning and then use
the afternoon to explore the city and take on internships or other study
opportunities.
Established colleges with built up physical campuses obviously cant follow
the lead of Minerva, which hopes to compete with Stanford, Harvard, and Yale
for the best students. But as youre looking at schools this summer, dont just
search for the closest Starbucks. Be sure to also check out what the place
offers in terms of learning opportunities off the campus. It could matter more
than anything in terms of what you ultimately do with that bachelors degree.
Free Community College Catches On
Paul Fain
7/9/2015
President Obamas push for free community college has yet to be shunted aside
by the debt-free college ideas his aspiring Democratic successors are talking
up.
Oregon now is poised to follow Tennessee as the second state with a plan on
the books to provide free two-year college. And Democrats in the U.S. Senate
and House of Representatives introduced bills Wednesday that seek to make
Obamas federal proposal a reality. The proposed legislation lacks any
Republican support, however, so the bills are unlikely to go anywhere.
Yet the Oregon Promise, which the Legislature passed last week and which
Governor Kate Brown, a Democrat, is expected to sign, is an indication that the
concept of free community college has some momentum.
Mark Hass, a Democratic state senator in Oregon, proposed the legislation.
Its a last-dollar plan, which means the state will spend $10 million a year to
fill in the tuition gaps that state and federal aid dont cover. But eligible
students also will receive a minimum grant of $1,000, which they can use for
transportation, books and other expenses besides tuition (click here for a fact
sheet about the plan).
Oregon also will spend a new $7 million on related student success and
completion programs, which higher education leaders in the state called a
much-needed and welcome move. The new money is part of a large funding boost
for higher education in Oregon.
In his written testimony about the free community college bill, Hass argued

that making community college free is a bold, visionary idea. It would help
the 70,000 people in the state who are between the ages of 18 and 24 and have
no job or higher education, he said, by better enabling them to enter the
workforce.
The legislation could also direct more federal aid to the state, said Hass,
by increasing community college enrollment and student applications for
financial aid.
We like to study things in Oregon. And for the last two years, we have been
studying how to make this happen here, Hass said. Under the Obama
administration, funding for Pell Grants has doubled. It would be smart for
Oregon to take advantage of those dollars.
The White House has said it wants to encourage a broad shift in the way state
and local lawmakers, business leaders and the general public view community
college. Given increasing demand for workers with at least a certificate or
associate degree, the administrations goal is for public funding to cover a
K-14 education that is open to all.
The president has put a stake in the ground to say education after high
school should be a given, just as K-12 education is a civil right, Martha
Kanter, a professor of higher education at New York University and former U.S.
under secretary of education, said in an interview with Inside Higher Ed a
couple months ago. It's always been called a promise, but for too many
people the promise was not delivered.
The Obama plan, which is dubbed Americas College Promise, has its critics.
Some dont like the strings that would come with the money. For example, the
proposal includes unspecified federal performance indicators and a requirement
that colleges adopt evidence-based institutional reforms to improve student
outcomes.
To conservatives, the free community college program looks like a federal
takeover of the two-year sector.
Bill Haslam, Tennessees Republican governor, who played a big role in
creating the Tennessee Promise, has argued that state programs are a better way
to go than a federal free community college plan. Backing that call has been
Senator Lamar Alexander, the Tennessee Republican who leads the Senates
education committee.
But the Obama administration hasnt let up at the state and local level,
either. Kanter has helped lead what observers say is an administration-backed
full court press to build support for a broad range of free community college
plans.
Results are starting to emerge. The Community College of Philadelphia and
Harper College, a two-year institution located in Illinois, recently announced
tuition-free plans, joining one the City Colleges of Chicago created last year,
which the White House has touted.
Likewise, Minnesota began a pilot program for free technical college, and
Washington, D.C., is mulling a free community college plan. But Oregon is the
first state to follow Tennessee by jumping in with a broad statewide program.
Its certainly a great opportunity for Oregon to help lead the way, said
Ben Cannon, executive director of the states Higher Education Coordinating
Commission.
The big kahuna would be California and its 112 community colleges, which
enroll 2.1 million students. Filling in the gap between state and federal aid
also wouldnt be a huge stretch in California, which is flush with tax revenue.

And community college tuition in the state has long been relatively inexpensive.
Sources said conversations have occurred with California lawmakers and higher
education officials about a free community college plan. But nothing has
emerged yet.
New Features
Oregons legislation would cap spending on the free community college subsidy
at $10 million a year. In contrast, Tennessee created a $360 million endowment
to pay for the $34 million estimated annual cost of its plan, and to protect
that stream of money from the vicissitudes of economic downturns and new
lawmakers.
The Oregon plan wont cover student demand, as lawmakers and community
college officials acknowledge. But the bill includes features to cope with the
shortfall, which have won praise from higher education experts.
The minimum $1,000 grant for each qualifying student, which the states
Office of Student Access and Completion will administer, helps solve the
problem of a free tuition plan -- and additional state funding -- that could
benefit wealthier students rather than the neediest ones, who are more likely
to qualify for Pell Grants and other aid.
For a student who gets the full Pell, theyll also get some money left over
for books and living expenses," said Andrea Henderson, executive director of
the Oregon Community College Association.
Sara Goldrick-Rab, a professor of educational policy studies and sociology at
the University of Wisconsin at Madison, testified before the Oregon Legislature
in February.
"This bill will benefit low- and moderate-income students in real and
measurable ways -- it will increase their rates of enrollment in college, boost
their persistence and may also increase their graduation rates," she said in
her prepared statement. "Rigorous studies have shown that reducing the cost of
community college by even $1,000 a year results in substantial increases across
the board."
As with the Tennessee Promise and Obamas proposal, Oregon's plan includes
several eligibility requirements for students. They must be residents of the
state for a year, hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, and have earned
a high-school grade point average of at least 2.5.
Recipients of the grant must enroll in degree, transfer or career academic
tracks at an Oregon community college within six months of graduating from high
school. They cant have earned more than 90 college credits, and must maintain
a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible.
Students will be required to kick in a $50 per-term co-pay. The new state
grants will cover the price of full-time, full-year community college tuition,
which is about $4,900, minus whatever state and federal aid is received -- with
the minimum grant being $1,000.
Henderson said community college leaders had grave concerns about early
versions of the free community college plan that began circulating in the
statehouse two years ago. She said the first ideas to emerge were mandates for
the state's already underfunded community colleges to cut tuition.
Since then both the proposal and the state funding situation have improved,
with Oregons community colleges receiving a 22 percent increase in their state
contribution this biennium. Henderson said one key change in the bill is that
the grant will be administered as part of the financial aid process rather than
as a tuition discount.

The colleges arent on the hook for a waiver, she said.
Another big selling point for the bill is the accompanying $7 million Oregon
ponied up to help recipients get to graduation. That money could go toward
student coaching and counseling, said Cannon, as well as to college readiness
programs in K-12 schools. (The funding has yet to be allocated, and the
commission must propose to the Legislature how to spend it.) The state also
will spend a new $1.5 million on college advising.
Oregons Higher Education Coordinating Commission will have flexibility under
the free community college bill to direct money toward priority students.
Were unlikely to be able to serve the entire state, Cannon said. But being
able to target the money to certain high schools will help the commission
ensure that it is helping a cross section of Oregon, including rural and
urban districts and students that need the most help.
The Federal Version
Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress on Wednesday introduced legislation based on
President Obamas free community college proposal.
In unveiling the bill, which stands little chance of passing the
Republican-controlled Congress, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said it would
build on the momentum were seeing across the country and across the political
spectrum with local and state efforts to reduce the cost of community colleges
and expand college affordability.
Duncan cited Minnesota, Oregon, Harper College and the Community College of
Philadelphia as examples of a growing movement.
As Obama proposed, the Congressional bill would create a matching grant where
the feds would kick in $3 for every $1 participating states spend toward
waiving community college tuition and fees for eligible students. It would a
first-dollar program, meaning that tuition and fees would be waived before
other forms of state and federal aid are applied.
The free community college legislation would cost $90 billion over the next
decade, an increase from the $60 billion price tag the administration cited
earlier this year.
Part of the legislations estimated $90 billion cost includes a proposal for
a new $10 billion federal grant program for historically black colleges and
universities and other minority-serving institutions. Under the bill, the
federal government would pay the first two years of tuition and fees of
low-income students who attend minority-serving institutions that enroll large
numbers of low-income students.
The House version has 61 co-sponsors, all Democrats, while the Senate version
has 10 Democratic co-sponsors.
We strongly support structuring this program to support low-income Pell
Grant students by preserving the availability of the award for full cost of
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Dear Regents:
Thank you for delaying implementation of the proposed affirmative consent
rule until September to allow more deliberation. Such Yes Means Yes policies
are invasions of privacy that do nothing to prevent sexual assault, as I
explain in the articles further below discussing a similar (but less extreme)
rule adopted in California.
As a lawyer, and as someone who was sexually assaulted as a child, I cannot
tell you how disturbed I am that this proposal trivializes sexual assault by
classifying harmless and welcome behavior like intimate touching or other
sexual contact that is mutually enjoyed but was not preceded by a yes as
sexual assault.
Sexual assault is about violence (and actions against the will of the
victim), not the absence of a yes. 99 percent of all happily married couples
engage in "sexual contact" without clear and unambiguous expressions of
consent beforehand. What matters is that it was welcome or mutually enjoyed,
not whether there was "affirmative consent" in advance, much less the clear
and unambiguous permission demanded by the "affirmative consent" proposal.
In the real world, no one says things like may I touch your breast or "may
I touch your penis" before doing so with spouse or partner. That would be
awkward and offensive. There are many things I and my wife enjoy doing that are
never preceded by a yes," because that would serve no purpose.
Since virtually no one fully practices this yes means yes ideology in their
own life, advocating it can be hypocritical.
This proposal normalizes rape by equating it with harmless, mutually enjoyed
contact and sex that is not preceded by a legalistic expression of "affirmative
consent." This proposal would dump salt in the wounds of some people with
histories of victimization by wrongly labeling them as perpetrators. As someone
who has practiced law for many years, including handling sexual harassment and
assault cases, I see no benefit at all to "Yes Means Yes" proposals.
Rapists, who already lie about committing rape, will just lie and claim the
victim said "yes," if this "Yes Means Yes" proposal goes into effect. It does
nothing to deter rape, which is seldom the result of mixed signals, as studies
have shown.
Indeed, if someone is subjected to date rape after they engage in intimate
touching without seeking "affirmative consent" (such as a woman raped after she
engaged in silent making out with a man, without asking him for permission
before touching him in various ways), the victim may be even more reluctant to
report the rape under the "Yes Means Yes" policy, since the victim may fear

that if she brings charges, the perpetrator may retaliate by bringing
counter-charges over prior touching between the two that occurred without
explicit "affirmative consent."
Thank you for taking the time to read my email.
Hans Bader
(a former Education Department lawyer and former federal judicial clerk. In
the past, I also represented, and sued, educational institutions, as part of my
practice, including cases involving Title IX, Title VI, the First Amendment,
the Voting Rights Act, and other statutory and constitutional provisions.).
1.
http://libertyunyielding.com/2014/03/09/california-activists-seek-redefine-quiet-consensual-sex-rape/
<http://libertyunyielding.com/2014/03/09/california-activists-seek-redefine-quiet-consensual-sex-rape/>
California activists seek to redefine quiet, consensual sex as rape through
Senate Bill 967
By Hans Bader <http://libertyunyielding.com/author/hanbcompent/> on March 9,
2014 at 12:51 pm
How does classifying most consensual sex as rape help rape victims? As a
lawyer who has handled rape and sexual harassment cases, I have no idea, but
this radical result is what some want to happen in California. In endorsing a
bill in the California legislature that would require affirmative consent
before sex can occur on campus, the editorial boards of the Fresno Bee
<http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/02/15/3773224/editorial-sb-967-would-improve.html>
and the Daily Californian
<http://www.dailycal.org/2014/02/14/law-proposal-will-increase-access-sexual-assault-justice/>
advocated that sex be treated as sexual assault unless the participants
discuss it out loud before sex, and demonstrate they obtained verbal
affirmative consent before engaging in sexual activity. Never mind that
consent to most sex is non-verbal, and that rape has historically been
understood to be an act against someones will, rather than simply a
non-violent act that they did not consent to in advance. Perhaps in response
to the bill, the University of California, on February 25, adopted a policy
<http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SHSV> requiring affirmative consent not
just to sex, but to every form of physical sexual activity engaged in.
I and my wife have been happily married for more than a decade, and like
99.9% of married couples, we do not engage in verbal discussion before engaging
in each and every form of sexual activity. Indeed, in the first year of our
daughters life, when she was a very light sleeper (she would wake up if you
merely walked into her bedroom and stepped on a creaky part of the bedroom
floor), it would have been unthinkable for us to engage in any kind of out
loud discussion in our bedroom, which is right next to hers (the walls in our
house are very thin, and you can hear sounds from one room in the next room).
We certainly did not verbally discuss then whether to have sex. Having sex
quietly when you are a parent is a sign that you are considerate of sleeping
family members, and have a healthy marriage, not of sexual abuse.
The affirmative-consent bill, Senate Bill 967
<http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB967>,
does not explicitly require verbal permission to demonstrate consent, although
it warns that relying solely on nonverbal communication can lead to
misunderstanding. But supporters of the bill are very clear about their
desire to require verbal discussion or haggling prior to sex. The Fresno Bee
praised

<http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/02/15/3773224/editorial-sb-967-would-improve.html>
the bill because it adopts in campus disciplinary cases the affirmative
consent standard, which means that yes only means yes if it is said out
loud. The Daily Californian declared
<http://www.dailycal.org/2014/02/14/law-proposal-will-increase-access-sexual-assault-justice/>
that the proposals requirement that defendants in a sexual assault case
demonstrate they obtained verbal affirmative consent before engaging in
sexual activity makes SB 967 a step in the right direction. Since most
couples have engaged in sex without verbal consent, supporters of the bill
are effectively redefining most people, and most happily-married couples, as
rapists. By demanding verbal discussion before sex, they are also meddling in
peoples sex lives in a prurient fashion.
Requiring people to have verbal discussions before sex violates their
constitutional privacy rights, under the logic of Supreme Court decisions such
as Lawrence v. Texas
<http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/02-102.ZS.html> (2003), which struck
down Texass sodomy law, and federal appeals court decisions like Wilson v.
Taylor
<http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=6163232248996765473&hl=en&as_sdt=6&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr>
(1984), which ruled that dating relationships are protected against unwarranted
meddling by the Constitutional freedom of intimate association.
It also serves no legitimate purpose, since even supporters of the bill, like
Tara Culp-Ressler
<http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/02/11/3278171/california-affirmative-consent/>
have on other occasions admitted
<http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/03/05/3364041/new-study-blurred-lines-alcohol/>
that sexual violence is not the result of mixed signals: studies show that
people who commit sexual violence are almost always aware that what they are
doing is against the will of their victims, rather than the assault being the
product of blurred communications.
The affirmative consent requirement would not help rape victims or prevent
rape, since rapists, who already lie about whether they have committed rape,
will just lie and claim the victim said yes to sex. A person who lies about
committing rape will also lie about the presence of affirmative consent. A
violent rapist is not going to suddenly change his ways just because someone
tells him that consent (which he disregarded in the past by doing things
against the will of the victim) must now be explicit or affirmative.
When I was subjected to unwanted intimate groping as a child, the perpetrator
knew quite well that what he was doing was inappropriate. Defining sex as rape
merely because there was no verbal discussion in advance trivializes rape and
brands innocent people as rapists (including some people who themselves have
been sexually victimized in the past).
Disturbingly, its not just sex they want to regulate, but also sexual
activity in general. The bill may require affirmative consent before multiple
steps in the process of foreplay that leads to sex, even between couples who
have engaged in the same pattern of foreplay before on countless occasions.
The bill states
<http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB967>,
Affirmative consent is a freely and affirmatively communicated willingness
to participate in particular sexual activity or behavior, expressed either by
words or clear, unambiguous actions. . . The existence of a dating relationship

between the persons involved, or the fact of a past sexual relationship, shall
not provide the basis for an assumption of consent. This disregards common
sense, since what people intend or consent to is often illustrated by the
history or nature of their relationship, such as when courts determine the
intent of the parties to a contract by looking at the past course of dealings
between the parties.
The bill seems to be based on the false assumption that the more explicit
consent is, the more pleasurable the activity consented to is. But in the real
world, the opposite is usually true, and the explicitness of consent is not a
good gauge of an activitys welcomeness.
For example, my wife and daughter never ask for, or seek, permission before
they hug me. Precisely because they know it would be welcome. Explicit consent
is unnecessary when something is harmless and unobjectionable (or downright
enjoyable, like sex between married couples).
By contrast, grudgingly consensual sex acts, like those between a prostitute
and her clients, are generally preceded by explicit discussion and verbal
agreement, because one party wants sex, while the other merely puts up with it
to obtain money or other benefits. A verbal request followed by an explicit
yes often reflects an imbalance in sexual desire between partners, not the
ideal in which both partners deeply want it. Rather than disrupting the
rhythms of a couples lovemaking by requiring explicit discussion, these people
should recognize that an explicit yes is not the ideal. When I told one of my
past housemates, a court reporter who has taken depositions in sexual
harassment and assault cases, about a similar proposed definition at Harvard,
where I got my law degree, she was amazed. She could not think of anything more
awkward than being asked point blank for sex by a would-be partner.
.......
2.
http://libertyunyielding.com/2014/10/16/state-mandated-dirty-talk-california-governor-signs-unconstitutional-sb-967/
<http://libertyunyielding.com/2014/10/16/state-mandated-dirty-talk-california-governor-signs-unconstitutional-sb-967/>
State-mandated dirty talk in California: Governor signs unconstitutional SB
967
By Hans Bader <http://libertyunyielding.com/author/hanbcompent/> on October
16, 2014 at 1:40 pm
Last month, California Governor Jerry Brown signed
<http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/10/californias-radical-college-sex-law-experiment.html>
into law a bill regulating college students romantic lives, which I discussed
earlier
<http://libertyunyielding.com/2014/03/09/california-activists-seek-redefine-quiet-consensual-sex-rape/>.
This misleading affirmative consent law, SB 967, appears to require
agreement
<https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB967>
to each form of sexual activity a couple engages in on campus, without
defining what sexual activity is. In the words of one of its supporters, it
thus requires state-mandated dirty talk
<http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/10/does-liberalism-have-an-answer-to-campusrape.html#lf_comment=224996034>
during sexual encounters. (Some colleges with affirmative consent policies
classify even ordinary kissing as sexual activity that can constitute
sexual assault, notes
<http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-10-01/california-sends-in-the-sex-police>

Ramesh Ponnuru at Bloomberg News, while other colleges define it to include
little more than sex and penetration. Colleges have since adopted rules
<http://www.thefire.org/suny-board-trustees-approves-affirmative-consent-standard-sex/>
modeled on SB 967 stating that consent to one activity cannot imply consent to
other activities, potentially requiring people to engage in a series of
discussions as they move from kissing to foreplay to sex).
This agreement requirement is misguided: There are lots of things in this
world that I like, and view as consensual, that I never agree to, such as
when my daughter suddenly hugs me without asking for permission, or my
co-workers surprise me by leaving a snack on my desk. Agreements are for dry
legal contracts, not warm, spontaneous human interactions. But now, you have to
reach on agreement on everything, which could lead to some very uncomfortable
conversations in the bedroom.
Ezra Klein, a leading supporter of the new law, says it
<http://www.vox.com/2014/10/13/6966847/yes-means-yes-is-a-terrible-bill-and-i-completely-support-it>
will define as guilty of sexual assault people who slip naturally from
cuddling to sex without a series of agreements in between, since
"It tries to change, through brute legislative force, the most private and
intimate of adult acts. It is sweeping in its redefinition of acceptable
consent; two college seniors whove been in a loving relationship since they
met during the first week of their freshman years, and who, with the ease of
the committed, slip naturally from cuddling to sex, could fail its test.
"The Yes Means Yes law is a necessarily extreme solution to an extreme
problem. Its overreach is precisely its value. . . .
If the Yes Means Yes law is taken even remotely seriously it will settle like
a cold winter on college campuses, throwing everyday sexual practice into doubt
and creating a haze of fear and confusion over what counts as consent. This is
the case against it, and also the case for it. . . . men need to feel a cold
spike of fear when they begin a sexual encounter. . . To work, Yes Means Yes
needs to create a world where men are afraid.
It is simply malicious
<http://reason.com/blog/2014/10/13/ezra-klein-completely-supports-terrible> for
the laws supporters to celebrate
<http://www.nationalreview.com/article/390291/illiberal-ezra-klein-charles-c-w-cooke>
such fear and confusion
<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CC4QqQIwAg
&url=http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/10/does-liberalism-have-an-answer-to-campusrape.html&ei=Xvo_VMqDLdb7oQTTrYIg&usg=AFQjCNFashIIxr35WJ3BFLCz2jX23HtiZg>.
Not to mention unconstitutional. It is hard to explain in language fit for a
family newspaper what supporters of the law want to require in the bedroom, so
I will just quote from a supporter of the law, commenter Sveinbjorn
<http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2014/10/does-liberalism-have-an-answer-to-campusrape.html#lf_comment=224996034>,
at New York Mag:
"What this really entails is a bit of state-mandated dirty talk, that is all.
People will get used to it. . . .I can think of 50 different ways of getting
verbal consent without ruining the mood. None of them are fit to print."
Would you like it if your husband asked you may I massage your clitoris or
may I touch your breast before doing so? No, chances are you wouldnt. When
such touching is actually welcome, no possible purpose is served by requiring
an agreement as well (especially one that is inherently graphic and sexually

explicit). Such explicit discussion can be more discomfiting even than an
unwanted touching. One of my female relatives experienced sexual abuse as a
minor, and is especially uncomfortable with graphic sexual talk in the bedroom
as a result. But people will now be subjected to it whether they like it or
not, if their partner wishes to avoid the specter of being classified as guilty
of sexual assault. Constitutional privacy rights should forbid such a
state-mandated intrusion in the bedroom.
Such state-mandated dirty talk should also be recognized as violating the
First Amendment freedom from compelled speech, recognized in the Supreme
Courts 1977 Wooley v. Maynard
<http://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/430/705> decision.
SB 967 could also lead to violations of the Fourteenth Amendment ban on
sexual harassment by state governments, recognized in federal appeals court
rulings like Bator v. State of Hawaii
and Hayut v. State University of New
York
<http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=11108552661011013187&hl=en&as_sdt=6&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr>,
which forbid the government, and state officials, from creating a sexually
hostile environment. It could create a sexually-hostile educational
environment for both men and women. It could do so for men, judging from the
admissions of its supporters like Ezra Klein, by creating a haze of fear and
confusion and cold spike of fear for men. It also subjects women (and some
men) to unwelcome verbal conduct of a sexual nature, by requiring their
partners to quiz them about sexual activity they dont mind doing but do mind
discussing. (There are any number of things my wife likes doing, but doesnt
want to discuss). Such state-mandated action is objectionable under the
Supreme Courts decisions in Truax v. Raich
<http://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/239/33> and Peterson v. City of
Greenville
<http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=373&invol=244>,
which make clear that when the government requires a private entity to do
something, the resulting action can be constitutionally challenged even when
the action would have been perfectly constitutional if done voluntarily without
state meddling.
Such sexual harassment and intimidation violate the civil rights laws even
when the victims are male. Thus, a sexual-harassment and diversity training
seminar that insulted males was ruled by a judge to support a sexual harassment
lawsuit in Hartman v. Pena, 914 F.Supp. 225 (N.D. Ill. 1995). Similarly,
state-mandated participation in sexually-oriented activity can constitute
sexual harassment even when it is done in the name of preventing sexual abuse.
In the Hartman case, the court found the existence of a sexually hostile work
environment in violation of federal law based on a training exercise that
subjected men to malehook in an effort to make them understand what it feels
like to be a victim of sexual harassment (much as supporters of Californias
Yes Means Yes law say it needs to create a world where mean are afraid and
is designed to make men feel a cold spike of fear when they begin a sexual
encounter).
Many supporters of the law seem to assume that it will be applied solely
against men (even though both men and women touch each other without

agreement in advance), and that treating men as presumptively guilty when
accused is perfectly acceptable. But stereotyping people as guilty or as
sexual harassers or rapists based on their gender is a forbidden form of sex
discrimination that itself violates federal law. For example, a federal
appeals court ruled that a man could sue after being disciplined by an employer
that stereotyped men as guilty based on their sex. Sassaman v. Gamache, 566
F.3d 307 (2d Cir. 2009); see also Yusuf v. Vassar College, 35 F.3d 714 (2d Cir.
1994) (Title IX case); Underwood v. Northwest Health Services, 57 F.Supp.2d
1289, 1303 (M.D. Ala. 1989) (baseless accusations of racism supported white
employees harassment claim under Title VII); Weberg v. Franks, 229 F.3d 514,
524 (6th Cir. 2000) (suspension of white employee by official who admitted he
did so based on blacks perceptions, independent of whether they had merit,
to maintain workplace peace, violated Title VII).
In practice, Californias SB 967 thus seemingly runs afoul of, and is
preempted by, Title IX. (I practiced education law for years, including a
stint at the Education Departments Office for Civil Rights handling Title IX
and civil rights issues).
In light of the privacy, free-speech, and sexual-harassment problems that can
result from SB 967, its regulation of sexual activity should be construed as
narrowly as possible to encompass only ultimate sex acts, not things like
touching someones breast. Unlike sex, which is usually a mutual activity
reflecting implied agreement, touching is seldom preceded by agreements in
the real world. One partner does it to the other, without any prior agreement,
because it would likely be welcome. Dating, and peoples romantic lives, are
protected against unwarranted government interference by Constitutional privacy
rights, and the freedom of intimate association. See, e.g., Wilson v. Taylor,
733 F.2d 1539, 1542-44 (11th Cir. 1984); Lawrence v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558
(2003). Similarly, what they say, or choose not say, in their bedroom is
nobodys business but their own, and such free-speech considerations weigh
against allowing Californias SB 967 to require a whole series of discussions
while making out or engaged in foreplay. See Edward J. DeBartolo Corp. v.
Florida Gulf Coast Bldg. & Constr. Trades Council, 485 U.S. 568, 575 (1988)
([W]here an otherwise acceptable construction of a statute would raise serious
constitutional problems, the Court will construe the statute to avoid such
problems unless such construction is plainly contrary to the intent of
Congress; rejecting agency interpretation of statute and refusing to apply
Chevron); NLRB v. Catholic Bishop of Chicago, 440 U.S. 490, 507 (1979) (Court
would decline to construe an act of Congress in a manner that could in turn
call upon the Court to resolve difficult and sensitive questions arising out of
the guarantees of the First Amendment Religious Clauses).
Statutes reach should be interpreted narrowly to avoid potential
constitutional problems. See, e.g., Bond v. United States, 134 S.Ct. 2077
(2014) (construing statute implementing chemical weapons treaty narrowly to
avoid possible federalism problems that would come from the federal government
punishing conduct traditionally regulated by state law); Northwest Austin
Municipal Utility District No. 1 v. Holder, 129 S. Ct. 2504, 2513 (2009)
(rejecting Justice Departments interpretation of a civil rights law that would
have undermined states rights, and construing Voting Rights Acts reach
narrowly to avoid possible constitutional federalism problems); Miller v.
Johnson, 515 U. S. 900, 923 (1995) (rejecting Justice Departments position to
avoid possible discrimination as a result). This is especially true when a

statute is ambiguous, as sponsors of Californias Yes Means Yes law themselves
describe their own statute. (In June, a reporter asked
<http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-10-01/california-sends-in-the-sex-police>
one of the bills authors how someone would prove that he had gotten
affirmative consent. Her response
<http://www.sgvtribune.com/government-and-politics/20140608/students-question-affirmative-consent-bill-designed-tocombat-sexual-assaults>:
Your guess is as good as mine. I think its a legal issue. Like any legal
issue, that goes to court.)
Californias so-called Yes Means Yes law was opposed by the Los Angeles
Times, and was criticized for violating privacy and due process rights by the
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education
<http://www.thefire.org/california-sb-967-supporters-ignore-due-process-concerns/>,
former ACLU Board member Wendy Kaminer
<http://cognoscenti.wbur.org/2014/09/15/campus-rape-college-sex-wendy-kaminer>,
the Orange County Register, columnists Megan McArdl
<http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/2014/09/24/choosing-yes-ctd/>e, Cathy Young
<http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2014/06/09/california_bill_brings_government_into_the_bedroom_122908.ht
ml>,
Amy Alkon and Ashe Schow
<http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2014/08/29/five_problems_w.html>, and
many, many others.

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Amy Phenix <pheni001@umn.edu>

Michael's concerns (not Darrin's).

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Assess the Universitys climate in Intercollegiate Athletics with regard to

About Karen Schanfield and Joseph Dixon

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Wed, July 15, 2015

Senior Leadership Retreat meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Th, July 16, 2015

Senior Leadership Retreat meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fri, July 17, 2015

President Kaler meets separately with reporting parties and with

Tu, July 22, 2015

President Kaler sends followup letter to Norwood Teague

Wed, July 23, 2015

Reporting Party 2 is interviewed by EOAA

Mon, July 27, 2015

Teague is informed by President Kaler that EOAA will hire outside

Week of July 27, 2015

EOAA meets with potential outside investigator

Sat, Aug 1, 2015

Teague informs President he intends to resign

Mon-Wed, Aug 3-5, 2015

University develops transition plan for athletics department in

Th, Aug 6, 2015

Teague submits letter of resignation

Fri, Aug 7, 2015

University announces Teagues resignation and makes public the

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