sexual misconduct
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March 24, 2020
U-M hires WilmerHale to handle Robert E. Anderson investigation
The WilmerHale law firm will take over the independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct regarding the late Robert E. Anderson, who worked as a physician for U-M from the 1960s to 2003.
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March 11, 2020
Philbert removed as provost; Collins to be recommended as interim
Martin A. Philbert has been removed as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at U-M. President Mark Schlissel said he will recommend the Board of Regents appoint Acting Provost Susan M. Collins as interim provost.
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March 6, 2020
New statement regarding reports of misconduct by Robert E. Anderson
The Board of Regents and President Mark Schlissel say they are “profoundly grateful to our courageous alumni who have stepped forward to hold our University accountable” in the sexual misconduct case of the late U-M physician Robert E. Anderson.
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March 5, 2020
University to provide confidential counseling
U-M will offer free, confidential counseling to individuals affected by sexual misconduct by the late U-M physician Robert E. Anderson, and to individuals affected by the alleged misconduct of Provost Martin Philbert.
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February 25, 2020
University issues update regarding sexual misconduct reports
President Mark Schlissel and the Board of Regents promise U-M will undertake “an unflinching review of the facts — wherever they may lead” regarding allegations of sexual abuse reported by patients of the late U-M physician Robert E. Anderson.
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February 20, 2020
Schlissel apologizes for late U-M physician’s misconduct
President Mark Schlissel apologized on behalf of U-M to those harmed by late U-M physician Robert E. Anderson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct dating back to the 1970s.
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February 19, 2020
Patients of late U-M campus physician asked to call hotline
The university is asking any former patients of the late U-M physician Robert E. Anderson who believe they were subjected to sexual misconduct during a medical exam to contact a dedicated call center.
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January 22, 2020
U-M provost placed on leave during investigation
Provost Martin A. Philbert has been placed on administrative leave as an outside law firm hired by the university conducts an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
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December 11, 2019
Deadline nearing for mandatory sexual misconduct training
The deadline for U-M employees to complete the university’s mandatory online sexual harassment and misconduct training is Dec. 31. The training takes about 15 minutes to complete.
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November 18, 2019
Faculty members question draft sexual misconduct policy
U-M faculty members posed questions and offered input on the university’s draft umbrella policy on sexual and gender-based misconduct during a Faculty Senate meeting.