Incidents at University of Connecticut
Total: 5
Incident 9087
Status:
Resolved
Person:
Steven Harper
Role:
Faculty
Position:
Assistant Professor
Discipline:
Arts and Humanities
Specific Discipline:
Digital Media and Design
Outcome Year:
2024
Outcome Category:
Resigned
Quote:
"An assistant professor at the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus resigned last week amid an investigation into sexual misconduct involving a female student, a school official and documents said."
"Steven Harper, an assistant professor of Digital Media and Design, came under scrutiny ..."
"The notice of investigation was sent on Oct. 1, two days before Harper resigned."
"Steven Harper, an assistant professor of Digital Media and Design, came under scrutiny ..."
"The notice of investigation was sent on Oct. 1, two days before Harper resigned."
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Incident 8230
Status:
Resolved
Person:
Jeffrey Meunier
Role:
Faculty
Position:
Lecturer
Discipline:
Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Computer Science
Specific Discipline:
Computer Science
Outcome Year:
2019
Outcome Category:
Resigned
Quote:
"resigned in January [2019] ... having an “amorous” relationship with an undergraduate student." Resigned before being fired
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Incident 7700
Status:
Resolved
Person:
Ram D. Gopal
Role:
Administrator
Position:
Department Head, Professor
Discipline:
Business
Specific Discipline:
Operations and Information Management
Outcome Year:
2018
Outcome Category:
Resigned
Quote:
"Ram D. Gopal, the School of Business’ OPIM department head and professor...resigned at the end of August after being accused of violating university policies and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with an employee whom he supervised...“The Office of Institutional Equity investigated and concluded that you engaged in conduct in violation of the ‘Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence’ by having an inappropriate amorous relationship with an employee whom you supervised,” "
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Incident 8601
Status:
Resolved
Person:
Frank Noelker
Role:
Faculty
Position:
Professor
Discipline:
Arts and Humanities
Specific Discipline:
Fine Arts
Outcome Year:
2018
Outcome Category:
No Known Outcome for Respondent
Quote:
"2018 Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) report that found him in violation of UConn’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence.
The report, dated December 20, 2018, turned the case over to human resources and management of Noelker to determine “an appropriate response.” It’s unclear what that response was, as Noelker remained employed at UConn for another 1.5 years, retiring August 1, 2020."
The report, dated December 20, 2018, turned the case over to human resources and management of Noelker to determine “an appropriate response.” It’s unclear what that response was, as Noelker remained employed at UConn for another 1.5 years, retiring August 1, 2020."
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Incident 7699
Status:
Resolved
Person:
Robert Miller
Role:
Faculty
Position:
Professor
Discipline:
Arts and Humanities
Specific Discipline:
Music
Outcome Year:
2014
Outcome Category:
Retired
Quote:
"A University of Connecticut music professor who faced being fired amid allegations of misconduct with students and child sexual abuse has retired with a nearly $69,000 annual pension.
UConn officials said on Wednesday that Robert Miller, 67, exercised his right to retire before disciplinary proceedings concluded. His retirement took effect April 1."
UConn officials said on Wednesday that Robert Miller, 67, exercised his right to retire before disciplinary proceedings concluded. His retirement took effect April 1."
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