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ANN ARBOR, MI - The period between July 2020 and June 2021 saw increased awareness of sexual misconduct on University of Michigan’s campus. During that time, the UM community was processing the aftermath of former provost Martin Philbert’s departure due to sexual harassment, as well as more than a thousand accusations of sexual abuse by late UM athletic doctor Robert Anderson.

Students like her feel unheard in fixing the problem of misconduct across the university, she said. She and fellow representatives formed the Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention Task Force on Jan. 12. UM overhauled its sexual misconduct policies over the summer, which were informed by consultation from Guidepost Solutions in the wake of the university’s multiple sexual misconduct scandals the last few years. Read more: University of Michigan to overhaul how it handles sexual misconduct casesNighswonger has found that university leaders do not seriously seek student input, which can create a frustrating situation for people like her. With the awareness of sex misconduct increasing on campus, it can feel overwhelming for students, Nighswonger said.

ANN ARBOR, MI - The fact Mark Schlissel was fired wasn’t too shocking, said University of Michigan sophomore Alexa Goldstein. Some students interviewed on campus Tuesday, Jan. 18, found humor in the situation, while others put the incident in the context of various university issues. “When the dust settles and the laughter subsides, come May, I’ll find it hard not to be an alumni embarrassed by the University of Michigan,” she wrote. Read more from MLive:Why did University of Michigan fire Mark Schlissel? He broke a rule he introduced this summerUniversity of Michigan fires president for inappropriate relationship with employeeTimeline of the Dr. Robert Anderson abuse scandal at University of MichiganNew University of Michigan president addresses community after Mark Schlissel’s firing

On Saturday, University of Michigan President Dr. Mark Schlissel was fired after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

ANN ARBOR, MI - The search for a new provost at the University of Michigan has begun. A 13-member selection committee and “appointment advisory group” is being chaired by President Mark Schlissel, according to a university news release. The new provost, who will also serve as executive vice president for academic affairs, will succeed Susan Collins, who concludes her appointment on June 30, 2022. More information on the provost position can be found here, and information on the selection process can be found here. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Former University of Michigan music professor sentenced to prison for sex crimesSurging flu cases at University of Michigan focus of new CDC studyFederal COVID vaccine mandate overrides employee agreements at University of Michigan, Michigan MedicineUniversity of Michigan to keep COVID-19 prevention measures for winter semester

ANN ARBOR, MI - A motion by the University of Michigan Faculty Senate on Monday argues that new university sexual misconduct policies still fall short in stopping harassment on campus. Deans and department chairs must explain in writing why discipline was not imposed on those with sexual misconduct allegations leveled against them. ECRT must reference all prior reports of sexual misconduct “to discover patterns. UM must form a “committee of survivors” to work with informed faculty and staff to recommend new sexual misconduct policies. A deeper look into report on University of Michigan doctor’s sexual abuseUniversity of Michigan official mishandled Title IX case at another Big 10 university, lawsuit alleges

This leaves some victims and experts in Title IX law and sexual violence research skeptical the university’s transformation is real. “It’s really quite simple.”Experts in victim advocacy and Title IX law said the new policies have positive elements. “What you have is an institution that’s been engrossed in sexual misconduct, sexual abuse coverups,” he said. Separate sexual misconduct cases emerged in the last few years involving three computer science professors and an opera teacher. A deeper look into report on University of Michigan doctor’s sexual abuseUniversity of Michigan official mishandled Title IX case at another Big 10 university, lawsuit alleges

ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan announced institutional changes to its sexual misconduct policies during Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting. Strickman was named in two lawsuits accusing her of mishandling sexual misconduct complaints while she was an investigator and deputy Title IX coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. ECRT will contain a new Prevention, Education Assistance and Resources department that specifically trains faculty and staff on sexual misconduct reporting policies. The OIE investigation initially determined Lasecki had not committed sexual misconduct or violated the university’s sexual harassment policies. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Michigan State University pushes for more nurses to treat sexual assault survivorsUniversity of Michigan president, regents will announce changes to sexual misconduct policiesUniversity of Michigan must release employee salary information after losing FOIA lawsuit

The University of Michigan, rocked by scandals involving a senior official and a longtime doctor, is creating a new office dedicated to investigating sexual misconduct claims on campus, providing support to victims, and offering education.

These men represent a pattern of sexual misconduct that has gone public the last few years at the University of Michigan. Schlissel and regents will discuss sexual misconduct policy changes at the July 15 Board of Regents meeting, multiple sources close to the situation told MLive/The Ann Arbor News. The OIE investigation initially determined Lasecki had not committed sexual misconduct or violated the university’s sexual harassment policies. Read more: Computer science professor resigning amid sexual misconduct allegations at University of MichiganTwo other instances of misconduct in CSE include Jason Mars and Peter Chen, both professors. Between 2019 and 2020, the university responded to 177 reports of sexual misconduct, Fitzgerald said.

The class-action lawsuit seeks a series of reforms, including the appointment of an independent monitor to enforce the steps.

ANN ARBOR, MI – A class action lawsuit filed Thursday seeks major reforms of the University of Michigan’s policies and procedures related to sexual assault and violence on campus. University of Michigan officials could have stopped abuse by late athletic doctor, report findsThe class action suit filed May 20, filed on behalf of all current UM students, states the university knew about incidents of Anderson’s abuse and covered it up. The lawsuit also references the WilmerHale investigation that found former UM Provost Martin Philbert had engaged in decades of sexual misconduct with multiple women and subordinate employees. The suit also seeks procedures that make it easier for students to report sexual violence and an independent monitor who would supervise and enforce policies. A deeper look into report on University of Michigan doctor’s sexual abuseBook detailing impact of late University of Michigan doctor’s abuse being drafted by survivor, law professorLate University of Michigan doctor kept working more than a year after allegedly resigning, report shows

A student is suing the University of Michigan to try to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

A student sued the University of Michigan on Thursday to try to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct, the latest strike after a year of scandals involving a doctor and the chief academic officer.

ANN ARBOR, MI — The University of Michigan has spent more than $20 million in 2020 on investigations or litigation involving sexual abuse or misconduct cases, university officials said. UM spent $6.4 million on an independent investigation conducted by Washington D.C.-based law firm WilmerHale detailing sexual misconduct by former provost Martin Philbert, according to UM spokesman Rick Fitzgerald. The university has spent another $4.3 million to date in litigation regarding claims of sexual abuse against late athletic doctor Robert Anderson, Fitzgerald said. The report detailed years of on-and-off sexual relationships with subordinate employees, as well as sexual harassment against numerous university and student employees. Lawyers are currently in mediation, but Fitzgerald said the $4.3 million the university has spent has been used to defend the university in those lawsuits.

ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan said it hired a consultant to guide changes after the school’s chief academic officer was ousted because of sexual misconduct. Guidepost Solutions will assist the university in following recommendations by a law firm that said it had uncovered sexual misconduct by Martin Philbert during his long career. The July report also said U-M needs to educate students and employees about reporting sexual misconduct. It also has addressed sexual misconduct or discrimination matters at other universities. The university is paying $9.25 million to eight women who reported emotional or sexual abuse by Philbert.

ANN ARBOR, MI — The University of Michigan has hired a nationally recognized firm to help them implement recommendations made in a report on the investigation into sexual misconduct by former provost Martin Philbert. Guidepost Solutions, a firm that specializes in regulatory compliance, monitoring, investigations and security, will collaborate with the university to implement those recommendations, which address areas of policy, culture and process. The planning and helping to implement the recommendations must be the result of collaboration to be successful.”Some recommendations have already been implemented, according to a university release. Others are being developed and some will now be the focus of Guidepost Solutions, the release states. The firm will offer additional recommendations for how the university can create an environment where sexual misconduct and workplace retaliation are not tolerated, the release states.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan said Wednesday it will pay $9.25 million to eight women who reported emotional or sexual abuse by a man who became the school’s chief academic officer. "We thank them for their courage and we apologize to each one of them and to all survivors," the university said. Martin Philbert spent 25 years at the university, rising from toxicology professor to dean of the School of Public Health and then provost in 2017, a job that paid $570,000 a year. "The University of Michigan failed on many levels as this individual advanced through the administrative ranks,” the university said. The report said the provost search committee wasn’t aware, although a member apparently was familiar with some allegations “but did not think about it.”

CBS Detroit – The University of Michigan has released a settlement that resolves complaints by eight women who say they were subjected to emotional and sexual abuse by former UofM Provost Martin Philbert in an article by the University Record. All the women involved are former university employees, and the agreement includes an award of $9.25 million. As well as after he was appointed University Provost. While he was provost, Philbert was in sexual relationships with at least two university employees, engaging in sex in university offices, and it was reported for a period almost daily with one woman. MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Here Is Everything Included In COVID-19 Restrictions In Michigan© 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Eight unnamed women have reached a settlement with the University of Michigan in their case regarding sexual misconduct accusations against former provost Martin Philbert. Less than two months later, the university removed Philbert from his role as provost and appointed Susan M. Collins as interim provost. “The sexual misconduct of the former university provost that has been detailed in a report from the WilmerHale law firm is abhorrent and unacceptable. Once he became dean of SPH, the WilmerHale report says he insisted that female employees give him hugs. READ MORE:University of Michigan, Michigan State accelerate plans for online learning due to state orderWhat we know so far in late University of Michigan athletic doctor sex abuse caseMediation set to begin in late University of Michigan athletic doctor sexual abuse case

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Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

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ANN ARBOR, MI — The University of Michigan is close to hiring an outside law firm to help it implement recommendations made in a report detailing sexual misconduct allegations against former Provost Martin Philbert. WilmerHale is also conducting a similar investigation regarding allegations of sexual abuse against late UM athletic doctor Robert Anderson. Schlissel said the health department is not seeing a spread of COVID-19 from students to unrelated members of the Ann Arbor community. Schlissel previously said the university is working out details to provide prorated room and board refunds and credits. READ MORE:Road closures for University of Michigan home football games approved by Ann Arbor‘Not this again:’ University of Michigan students react to stay-in-place orderHow to report a violation of 2-week stay-in-place order for University of Michigan students

ANN ARBOR, MI — Mediation is set to begin Friday, Oct. 23, between lawyers representing the University of Michigan and victims of alleged sexual abuse by late athletic doctor Robert Anderson. An investigation into Anderson began in 2018 when former UM wrestler Tad Deluca sent a letter to UM Athletic Director Warde Manuel detailing instances of sexual assault. Through mediation, Martin said she and her firm, Lieff Cabraser Heimann and Bernstein, LLP, are asking for institutional reform to make sure something like this never happens again. The amount of people involved in the Anderson mediation will make the process much different than past mediation processes Cox has been involved with, he said. READ MORE:Super Bowl champion, former Olympic wrestler say late UM athletic doctor preyed on young Black menLate University of Michigan athletic doctor ‘was coldest, meanest psychopath I’ve ever met,’ female survivor saysLawyers representing sexual abuse victims of late UM athletic doctor ‘not confident’ in future independent report

CBS Detroit – Updated 9/17/2020- The University of Michigan faculty senate held a vote Wednesday concerning the leadership of President Mark Schlissel. UofM’s faculty senate rules dictate there must be a majority over 50% to pass. Today in a report by the University Record, UofM Faculty Senate leaders are reviewing the results of the vote. In light of Wednesday’s vote, Schlissel and his staff acknowledge there needs to be greater communication at UofM. The Faculty Senate is part of UofM’s central governance system with about 4,300 members which include faculty, librarians, full-time research faculty, executive officers, and deans.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. An independent law firm hired to investigate allegations of sexual harassment by University of Michigans former provost has come to some disturbing conclusions. The University hired the law firm WilmerHale to conduct an independent investigation into the former provost. A man who worked lab employee in 2003 told university officials Philbert had fired him, while a woman coworker that Philbert was allegedly in a relationship with was not. The professor alerted multiple University officials. The report claims multiple women told the law firm they made efforts to avoid Philbert and one woman even quit her job because of his conduct.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Former University of Michigan Provost Martin Philbert sexually harassed U-M students and employees during his time at the university, according to a report released Friday. Assembled by Washington DC-based law firm WilmerHale after a six-month investigation, the report details a long history of sexual harassment, engaging in multiple sexual relationships with subordinate employees and other misconduct by Philbert. Philbert was placed on administrative leave in January when the university learned of the allegations of sexual misconduct. Instances noted in the report include:A lengthy history of sexual harassment by Philbert towards graduate students and university employees during his time working at the university. Sexual relationships between Philbert and junior staff members or subordinate employees on university property during his time as dean of SPH.

ANN ARBOR The former chief academic officer at the University of Michigan, who was removed during a sexual misconduct investigation, said hes retiring from the faculty at the end of June. Martin Philbert was fired as provost in March, weeks after being placed on leave. Philbert disclosed his retirement in a June 7 letter to President Mark Schlissel, the university said. The university has said the sexual misconduct allegations against Philbert dont involve students. He joined the university in 1995 as a toxicology professor and eventually became dean of the School of Public Health.