University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear “responded inadequately” to reports of sexual assault and harassment by athletes in 2012-13, according to an independent investigative report commissioned by the school.
Spear remains on paid, administrative leave and his long-term fate has not been determined by the State Board of Education, according to a memo sent to the U of I community on Tuesday.
The independent report was released to the Idaho Statesman on Tuesday afternoon. We are still reviewing it and will update this story with more details.
Key findings include that the university failed to provide proper notification and education about policy changes regarding sexual assault, which “contributed to insensitivity of the athletics director.