University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear’s administrative leave will be extended until the internal review of the Athletic Department is finished, according to an email sent by President Chuck Staben.
“Because this work is important to all of us — most importantly as it relates to the safety of our students — Rob Spear’s administrative leave is being extended until the review is done and reviewed and a decision on his employment status is made,” Staben wrote in the email.
UI Director of Communications Jodi Walker said the leave of absence will continue to be paid, and will last as long as it takes for external consultants Patricia Olsson and Dan Bebee to fully examine the Athletic Department.