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Ex-CSU chancellor failed to handle allegations against friend at Fresno State, probe finds

A long-anticipated investigative report by California State University into sexual misconduct and workforce bullying accusations against a former top administrator at Fresno State faulted the former campus president who later became CSU chancellor with failing to aggressively address the matter, which allowed the alleged misconduct to continue.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 30, 2022

4 high-ranking men at California State campuses were accused of sexual harassment. All were treated differently

The four were all high-ranking men at different California State University campuses — three were vice presidents for student affairs.

Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022

Sexual harassment audit of CSU system requested by state lawmaker

A state legislator has requested a sweeping audit of the California State University system’s sexual harassment policies and subsequent settlements paid to alleged harassers in the wake of a recent scandal involving former Chancellor Joseph Castro.

Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022

CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro resigns amid scrutiny over his handling of misconduct case

LOS ANGELES — California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro has resigned amid scrutiny over his handling of sexual misconduct and workplace harassment allegations while he was president at Fresno State.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2022

Editorial: Is Cal State’s chancellor fit to lead the nation’s largest public university system?

Allegations that California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro mishandled multiple complaints of sexual harassment against an administrator he hired while president of Fresno State are so serious that they deserve a comprehensive and independent investigation. And if the details of a recent USA Today report turn out to be…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2022

CSU trustee chair moves to open investigation into chancellor’s handling of sex abuse claims

LOS ANGELES — The California State University Board of Trustees chair will ask the board to launch an independent investigation into Chancellor Joseph I. Castro’s handling of sexual misconduct and workplace bullying allegations when he was president of Fresno State amid growing demands from the state’s two top higher education…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 6, 2022

Cal State chancellor criticized for handling of sexual misconduct claims while at Fresno State

LOS ANGELES — In his final weeks as president of Fresno State, California State University Chancellor Joseph I. Castro quietly authorized a $260,000 payout and a retirement package with a glowing letter of recommendation for a campus vice president after an investigation found “credible evidence” that the administrator engaged in…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 4, 2022