When the Senate meets this week, they will discuss a bill making it easier for accusers of deceased University of Michigan athletics Doctor Robert Anderson to sue the school.
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The University of Michigan is taking big steps to address sexual misconduct and institutional problems, hiring consultant Guidepost Solutions after a law firm uncovered sexual misconduct by then-Provost Martin Philbert. Let me say today and always to those who may have suffered harm, that we believe you. We value you. And want you to come forward with trust and confidence in our systems, and without fear of retaliation, U of M President Mark Schlissel said during Thursday s meeting.
Here are some of the changes:
The university s Office of Institutional and Equity will be replaced with the new Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office. It will be led with a focus on care, support, education and prevention, according to the presentation. This office will report directly to the university president and will add 12 new positions to assist community members, improve investigative practices, do follow-ups, and provide oversight of sanct
That’s the conclusion of an independent investigation conducted by the firm WilmerHale, and released on Tuesday.
Dr. Robert Anderson in 1973
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Anderson worked in various capacities at the University of Michigan from the 1960s through his retirement in 2003. He was director of the University Health Service during the 1960s and 70s, until he resigned from that post and moved over to the Athletic Department and subsequently to Michigan Medicine. Anderson died in 2008.
WilmerHale interviewed more than 300 former Anderson patients, as well as dozens of former university administrators, athletic officials, and other employees during its investigation. It also reviewed extensive documentation to corroborate people’s accounts and recollections as much as possible.
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