https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/2018/04/02/msu-dean-strampel-crude-remarks/33470101/
The MSU narrative of there not being problem with their culture on the sexual assault/harassment front has been blown to pieces by Strampel's personnel file. They absolutely knew of and tolerated Stampel's behavior because he was a strong fundraiser. That was a higher priority for them. Given how Simon/BOT turned a blind eye Strampel's well known behavior, and that Nassar happened under Strampel's watch, directly links decisions of MSU's top leadership to Nassar being able to flourish. There is no way around this for MSU.
Some new info in this article:
Many people affiliated with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine regarded former Dean William Strampel as a visionary leader and a well-spoken champion of the school.
But in a review of his performance, evaluations from multiple faculty, staff and students also paint a disturbing portrait of a man who flaunted his sexuality and inappropriately commented about others: He had a tendency to put a sexual or crude spin on conversations, make comments about the appearance of women and look at their breasts while talking with them.
He also bragged of sexual conquests to students and predicted that he could have been Michigan’s governor if it hadn’t been for his affairs.
These are a few of the jarring observations woven into a 2010 performance appraisal of Strampel, 70, who last week was charged with misconduct in office, criminal sexual conduct and neglect of duty for what investigators described as lax supervision of former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The charging documents suggest that Strampel, too, preyed on female students. His performance evaluations suggest Michigan State University officials knew or should have known that Strampel’s off-putting sexual comments made many students, faculty and staff uncomfortable.
Most of the negative comments in Strampel’s review repeat a theme.
“Dean Strampel should not interject sex into every conversation with staff and students,” one commenter wrote.
Added another: “As a female faculty (member), an argument may be made that I could have the possibility of being treated better than my male counterparts, especially if I have a pretty face and a curvaceous figure, well-dressed in short skirts and low-cut tops.”
Still another wrote: “I have witnessed unprofessional and sexual comments from the dean about female students – including remarks from the dean of a female wearing ‘come (expletive) me heels’ and another instance where he admitt(ed) to knowing a student for a long period and how ‘she certainly filled out nicely.’”
“I defend the college and do not repeat these stories and would like (for) them to not be true, but with their frequency from so many sources, and my own observations of his unprofessionalism, I am very concerned for the reputation of our college,” the commenter said.
But the comments from students and faculty members about Strampel were part of a review process that occurred eight years ago – meaning MSU officials knew about Strampel’s behavior for years.
A 2010 letter in Strampel’s personnel file shows former MSU Provost Kim Wilcox said that Strampel would continue as medical school dean at the end of the review.
“Our several discussions over the past several months have reinforced my commitment and that of Dean Strampel to advancing the goals of the College within the broad mission of Michigan State University,” Wilcox wrote.
Much of the review featured positive comments, lauding Strampel as a leader, communicator and champion of the osteopathic college. Others called him a great fundraiser, innovative thinker, visionary leader and “sheer genius.”
“I feel that Dr. Strampel’s history of inappropriate language, public discussions and stories do not support the college in a positive manner,” one person wrote. “His sexist remarks and inability to talk with a woman while looking at her eyes instead of her breasts are well known and bring down the respect and reputation of the Osteopathic College ... With Dr. Strampel as the ‘figurehead’ of the Osteopathic College, it makes me embarrassed to be associated with, and claim graduation from, the Osteopathic College at Michigan State.”
In other MSU related news (but not directly Strampel), this was a tweet from a MSU faculty member who is among those trying to get the BOT to resign:
Glenn R. Stutzky@stutzky
In every geographical area in the state almost all the demographics all agree. It's not a partisan issue, it's not even a difference between male and female respondents - the people of Michigan agree MSU Board of Trustees should resign. #msu #reclaimmsu
The MSU narrative of there not being problem with their culture on the sexual assault/harassment front has been blown to pieces by Strampel's personnel file. They absolutely knew of and tolerated Stampel's behavior because he was a strong fundraiser. That was a higher priority for them. Given how Simon/BOT turned a blind eye Strampel's well known behavior, and that Nassar happened under Strampel's watch, directly links decisions of MSU's top leadership to Nassar being able to flourish. There is no way around this for MSU.
Some new info in this article:
Many people affiliated with the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine regarded former Dean William Strampel as a visionary leader and a well-spoken champion of the school.
But in a review of his performance, evaluations from multiple faculty, staff and students also paint a disturbing portrait of a man who flaunted his sexuality and inappropriately commented about others: He had a tendency to put a sexual or crude spin on conversations, make comments about the appearance of women and look at their breasts while talking with them.
He also bragged of sexual conquests to students and predicted that he could have been Michigan’s governor if it hadn’t been for his affairs.
These are a few of the jarring observations woven into a 2010 performance appraisal of Strampel, 70, who last week was charged with misconduct in office, criminal sexual conduct and neglect of duty for what investigators described as lax supervision of former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
The charging documents suggest that Strampel, too, preyed on female students. His performance evaluations suggest Michigan State University officials knew or should have known that Strampel’s off-putting sexual comments made many students, faculty and staff uncomfortable.
Most of the negative comments in Strampel’s review repeat a theme.
“Dean Strampel should not interject sex into every conversation with staff and students,” one commenter wrote.
Added another: “As a female faculty (member), an argument may be made that I could have the possibility of being treated better than my male counterparts, especially if I have a pretty face and a curvaceous figure, well-dressed in short skirts and low-cut tops.”
Still another wrote: “I have witnessed unprofessional and sexual comments from the dean about female students – including remarks from the dean of a female wearing ‘come (expletive) me heels’ and another instance where he admitt(ed) to knowing a student for a long period and how ‘she certainly filled out nicely.’”
“I defend the college and do not repeat these stories and would like (for) them to not be true, but with their frequency from so many sources, and my own observations of his unprofessionalism, I am very concerned for the reputation of our college,” the commenter said.
But the comments from students and faculty members about Strampel were part of a review process that occurred eight years ago – meaning MSU officials knew about Strampel’s behavior for years.
A 2010 letter in Strampel’s personnel file shows former MSU Provost Kim Wilcox said that Strampel would continue as medical school dean at the end of the review.
“Our several discussions over the past several months have reinforced my commitment and that of Dean Strampel to advancing the goals of the College within the broad mission of Michigan State University,” Wilcox wrote.
Much of the review featured positive comments, lauding Strampel as a leader, communicator and champion of the osteopathic college. Others called him a great fundraiser, innovative thinker, visionary leader and “sheer genius.”
“I feel that Dr. Strampel’s history of inappropriate language, public discussions and stories do not support the college in a positive manner,” one person wrote. “His sexist remarks and inability to talk with a woman while looking at her eyes instead of her breasts are well known and bring down the respect and reputation of the Osteopathic College ... With Dr. Strampel as the ‘figurehead’ of the Osteopathic College, it makes me embarrassed to be associated with, and claim graduation from, the Osteopathic College at Michigan State.”
In other MSU related news (but not directly Strampel), this was a tweet from a MSU faculty member who is among those trying to get the BOT to resign:
Glenn R. Stutzky@stutzky
In every geographical area in the state almost all the demographics all agree. It's not a partisan issue, it's not even a difference between male and female respondents - the people of Michigan agree MSU Board of Trustees should resign. #msu #reclaimmsu
