College staff misconduct · Accused: piano program faculty and a staff member
An independent investigation of USU's piano program found the program failed for decades (complaints dating to at least 1994) to follow up on accusations of sexual misconduct and gender discrimination against female students; a former student alleged an instructor raped her in 2009.
Status: 2018 independent report found a hostile environment for women and tolerated sexual harassment; an unnamed staff member accused of sexual misconduct was barred from future employment.
Response: Program head retired after dismissal was recommended; interim head removed; Title IX office reorganized and campus-wide review launched.