On Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 19), UW-EC Chancellor James Schmidt sent the following statement to university faculty and staff:
“I would like to share with you the information that I discussed with the University Senate Executive yesterday afternoon regarding the investigation into Vice Chancellor Albert Colom. Please view the video here or read the transcript below.
“Since taping the video I have had the opportunity to meet with the lead investigator and encouraged him to undertake a comprehensive look into all the allegations. While this may extend the investigation, I am confident it will be thorough and fair. As I note in the video, when issues like these arise, I take them seriously. I have confidence in the processes we have in place and encourage our campus community to be patient during the investigation to assure a fair outcome for all involved.”
The email transmitting Schmidt’s statement to news media said that all questions about the statement should be directed to Mike Rindo rather than to the chancellor. Rindo is UW-EC’s assistant chancellor for facilities and university relations.