Panelists named for review of UO sexual misconduct prevention and response

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University of Oregon President Michael Gottfredson, Vice President for Student Affairs Robin Holmes, and Athletics Director Rob Mullens have appointed eight panelists to review the university’s practices for preventing and responding to sexual misconduct that affects our students, and supporting those who have experienced it.

The president announced the intention to form the independent review panel on March 9 during a news conference following allegations against three UO basketball players.

The panel includes:

  • Javaune Adams-Gaston – Ohio State University Vice President for Student Life (Editor's note: Jackie Balzer has replaced Javaune Adams-Gaston)
  • Robert Berdahl - Former AAU President, Former UO Interim President, Former Chancellor UC Berkley, Former University of Texas President
  • Mary Deits – Former Oregon Court of Appeals Judge
  • Laura Hinman – USC Graduate Student, Former ASUO President (Editor's note: Lyndsey Goforth has replaced Laura Hinman on the panel)
  • David Schuman – Former Oregon Court of Appeals Judge, Former UO Law Professor
  • Theodore Spencer -  University of Michigan Admissions Executive Director
  • Kevin Weiberg - Former Pac-12 Deputy Commissioner, Former Big 12 Commissioner
  • Mary Wilcox – UO Trustee

Additional biographic information is available here.

The panelists were selected from among recommendations made by members of the campus community. The president, vice president for student affairs and athletic director sought participants with a broad range of perspectives, professional expertise, diverse backgrounds, and without current obligations to the university.

The eight member panel is charged with conducting a thorough review of the university’s practices, policies, and protocols related to the prevention of and response to sexual violence on campus. The panel’s process will provide ample opportunity for public input and comment, and should consider the issue from a wide range of perspectives. 

You can read more about the charge and the complete announcement on President Gottfredson’s website.