Miss Trixie
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+1I agree that the hiring of an AD is an especially important hire and requires a very high degree of due diligence, but from what I know of the circumstances of the Teague hiring, I find it difficult to fault Kaler. The StarTrib reported today that an Atlanta based search firm was paid in excess of $100,000 to identify and do back ground checks of AD candidates at the time. The University's search committee presumably reviewed that firm's recommendations and unanimously agreed that Teague was the best qualified candidate. I don't see what more Kaler should have done. And I especially think that the criticism of Kaler for his handling of the sexual harassment incidents is unfounded. Kaler acted quickly to deal with the situation and has commissioned a dual tract investigation to assure that the Athletic Department does not have further problems. I think his handling of the situation thus far is a model for other institutions, and deserves our praise; not our condemnation. Thus far I have been impressed with the job that Beth Goetz is doing as the interim. I hope that she gets serious consideration as Teague's replacement. I think Teague's behavior was outrageous, and not to be tolerated. I also think the University has made it clear that it, as an institution, will not in fact tolerate such behavior. That's precisely as it should be.
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