College staff misconduct · Accused: former chancellor/dean, OSU-Cascades campus
A former chancellor and dean of Oregon State University-Cascades came under university investigation in March 2026 for alleged inappropriate sexual conduct involving students; a former student said she was paid to be in a multi-year sexual relationship with him, and documents described payments for sex.
Status: Under an outside investigation led by OSU's Office of Equal Opportunity and Access after a March 18, 2026 complaint; allegations not proven and no criminal charges reported.
Response: OSU said he is no longer employed by the university and named an interim dean.