After months of uncertainty, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has opted not to remove Michigan State University trustees Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno, despite findings of violations of the university's code of conduct. An investigation revealed their actions created a fear of retaliation among university staff and encouraged students to target a faculty member. While Whitmer deemed their behavior shameful, she cited other legal considerations for her decision. The trustees were stripped of duties, and while they refute most allegations, both face a lawsuit regarding their conduct.
The denial of the request by no means indicates a condoning of the conduct alleged in the referral; rather, it means that other considerations weigh against removal under these circumstances.
The investigation found that both trustees violated MSU's code of conduct and created a fear of retaliation amongst administrators and personnel.
Vassar accepted gifts from donors, including flights and tickets to athletic events, which added to the reasons for the board's request for removal.
WhitmEr deemed Vassar and Denno's actions shameful but opted not to remove them, highlighting the unique elected position of trustees at MSU.
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