The Oregon State University Board of Trustees remained silent on a report implicating OSU President F. King Alexander in Louisiana State Universityâs Title IX scandal that was published March 5 until almost 9 p.m. Thursday night. The statement came nearly 24 hours after the OSU faculty union released an open letter calling on the board to break its silence.
The faculty union, United Academics of Oregon State University, released an open letter late Wednesday night addressing the board and expressing concern about Alexander.
âThe Executive Council of UAOSU is deeply disturbed by the recent corroboration of President F. King Alexanderâs role in protecting the head coach and star players of Louisiana State Universityâs football team,â the letter says. âIn doing so, he prioritized athletics over protecting victims of sexual harassment and assault. President Alexanderâs tepid mea culpa to the OSU community minimizes his responsibility and has done noth