The Office for Inclusion and Equity's report summarizes findings of staff and faculty violations of the University's

Handbook of Operating Procedures 3-3031* Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, Interpersonal
Violence, and Stalking from November 2017 to December 2019.
*It is noted where previous versions of this policy were applicable.

Date Received Report Date Respondent Staff/Faculty Designation Summary Employment Action Taken
1/20/2017 7/5/2017 Brooks, Bobbie Staff On January 20, 2017, an employee contacted OIE regarding their concern that Brooks, a dispatcher On October 2, 2017, Brooks received a level 2 written reprimand. Brooks grieved the
in Event and Moving Services, allegedly made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to disciplinary action pursuant to University policy, after which the disciplinary sanction
multiple colleagues in the same Department. OIE investigated the allegations; Brooks denied was reduced to a level 1 counseling/written warning.
making the alleged inappropriate comments.

OIE found sufficient evidence that Brooks made the inappropriate comments, and determined that
such conduct violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3‐3031.

10/18/2017 6/1/2018 Hutchison, Coleman Faculty The University received two anonymous reports dated October 16, 2017, and October 18, 2017, On June 7, 2018, Hutchison received a written reprimand; and for a two-year period
alleging that a University professor sexually harassed a graduate student, who had since graduated (2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years), Hutchison was ineligible to sole-supervise
from the program, when he engaged in a consensual, romantic relationship with the graduate graduate students; ineligible for consideration for promotion to full professor; and
student while the graduate student was enrolled at the University. One of the anonymous reports prohibited from being appointed to any administrative or leadership positions within
identified Coleman Hutchison, Associate Professor in the Department of English, as the alleged the University. Hutchison was also required to participate in one or more discussions
harasser. OIE investigated the allegation. During the course of the investigation, multiple witnesses with his College’s associate dean to discuss appropriate interactions and boundaries
interviewed reported additional allegations that Hutchison made inappropriate comments of a with students; and was required to develop a plan, to be presented to his department
sexual nature to another graduate student, and that Hutchison made inappropriate comments chair, regarding how Hutchison planned to manage professional working relationships
about the attractiveness of women faculty members and other women scholars in front of graduate with students in the future.
students.

OIE found sufficient evidence that Hutchison engaged in a consensual relationship with a graduate
student in his Department, and failed to report such relationship in violation of HOP 3-3050
(effective November 1, 2001 - January 3, 2017); Hutchison violated the prohibition of sexual
misconduct in HOP 3-3040 (effective June 3, 2003 - July 2, 2015) when he failed to observe the
appropriate boundaries of the faculty/student relationship, including the participation of a teacher
in an unreported consensual romantic or sexual relationship with a student; Hutchison violated the
prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3031 when he made comments of a sexual nature to a
graduate student; and Hutchison violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3031 when
he discussed women faculty members and other women scholars’ attractiveness in front of
graduate students.

10/19/2017 3/2/2018 Rodriguez, Paul Staff On October 19, 2017, an employee contacted OIE regarding their concern of possible inappropriate Rodriguez’s University employment was terminated effective March 29, 2018.
conduct of a sexual nature by Rodriguez, a night shift cleaning worker in Facilities, towards two Rodriguez is barred from future University employment.
colleagues in the same Department. OIE investigated the matter. Both colleagues spoke with OIE.
The first colleague alleged that Rodriguez made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to the
colleague, and attempted to initiate unwanted physical contact with the colleague on multiple
occasions. The second colleague alleged that Rodriguez made inappropriate comments of a sexual
nature to the colleague. Rodriguez denied making some of the alleged comments and tried to
provide context regarding the other comments. Rodriguez also denied initiating unwanted physical
contact.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3‐3031.

12/20/2017 3/9/2018 Hofmann, Johann Faculty On December 20, 2017, a graduate student contacted OIE regarding their concern that Hofmann, On July 10, 2018, Hofmann received a written reprimand; and for a two-year period
Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, allegedly tried to start a consensual relationship
(2018-2019 and 2019-2020 academic years), Hofmann was not permitted to hold an
with the graduate student and made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to the graduate administrative or leadership position within the University; prohibited from sole-
student. Hoffmann denied making some of the allegations and tried to provide context regarding supervising graduate students until fall 2020; suspended for one semester at full-time
the other allegations. leave without pay; and removed as lab facilities director. Hofmann was also required to
participate in one or more discussions with his College’s associate dean regarding
OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and that such conduct violated the appropriate interactions and boundaries with students; and Hofmann was required to
prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3040 (effective June 3, 2003 - July 2, 2015) and HOP 3- develop a plan regarding managing professional working relationships with students.
3031.

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 Date Received Report Date Respondent Staff/Faculty Designation Summary Employment Action Taken
1/25/2018 4/27/2018 Bookout, Christopher Staff On January 25, 2018, a student contacted OIE regarding their concern that Bookout, employee in During the course of OIE's investigation, Bookout resigned his University employment
Parking and Transportation Services, allegedly made comments of a sexual nature towards multiple effective February 18, 2019.
students and colleagues. OIE investigated the matter. OIE spoke to multiple witnesses who alleged
that Bookout made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to them or while in their presence.
Bookout denied making some of the alleged comments, and tried to provide context regarding the
other comments.

OIE found sufficient evidence that some of the alleged comments occurred, and determined that
the substantiated conduct violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3‐3031.

10/8/2018 2/19/2019 Gonzalez, Alberto Staff On October 8, 2018, an anonymous reporter contacted OIE regarding their concern that Gonzalez, On April 10, 2019, Gonzalez received a level 3 reminder corrective action letter.
an operations manager in the Department of Mexican American and Latino/a Studies, allegedly
engaged in inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with several different colleagues in his
Department, including making unwelcome physical contact and making inappropriate comments of
a sexual nature. OIE investigated the allegations. Gonzalez admitted to engaging in some of the
alleged conduct, and tried to provide context regarding some of the other alleged conduct.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual harassment in HOP 3-3031.

11/1/2018 1/10/2019 Maner, James Staff On November 1, 2018, student complainant contacted OIE regarding their concern that Maner, a On February 5, 2019, Maner received notice of the University's intent to terminate his
researcher in the Department of Geological Sciences, allegedly made a series of inappropriate employment. Maner resigned his University employment effective February 28, 2019.
comments of a sexual nature to the complainant during an in-person conversation. OIE investigated
the allegations. Maner admitted to disclosing personal and private details about his personal life
during the conversation with complainant, but denied making some of the other alleged comments.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3031.

11/30/2018 3/19/2019 Orozco, Daniel Staff On November 30, 2018, an anonymous complainant contacted OIE regarding their concern that, in Orozco resigned in lieu of termination effective April 3, 2019. Orozco is barred from
his interactions with student employees, Orozco, supervisor with UT Libraries, allegedly made future University employment.
inappropriate comments of a sexual nature, engaged in unwelcome physical contact, and blurred
the lines between professional and personal relationships in the workplace. OIE investigated the
allegations. Orozco denied all of the allegations.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual harassment in HOP 3-3031.

12/6/2018 4/22/2019 Nemy, Philip Staff In December 2018, multiple student complainants contacted OIE regarding their concerns that Nemy’s University employment was terminated effective May 13, 2019.
Nemy, a director and lecturer in the Department of Radio-Television-Film, allegedly made
inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to multiple students and engaged in unwelcome
physical contact with multiple students. OIE investigated the allegations. Nemy denied engaging in
the alleged conduct, and tried to provide context regarding some of his interactions with students.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3‐3031.

12/20/2018 6/10/2019 Gomez-Aguilar, Scarleth Staff On December 20, 2018, complainant contacted OIE regarding their concern that Gomez-Aguilar, On October 3, 2019, Gomez-Aguilar received a level 3 final warning corrective action
food service worker in University Housing and Dining, allegedly made inappropriate comments of a letter.
sexual nature in the workplace. OIE investigated the allegations. Gomez-Aguilar denied the
allegations.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3031.
1/9/2019 8/1/2019 Latrubesse, Edgardo Research Fellow On January 9, 2019, a third-party contacted OIE regarding their concern that Latrubesse, a research On September 11, 2019, Latrubesse was barred from future employment and/or
fellow in the Department of Geography and the Environment, allegedly attempted, on multiple research affiliation with the University after resigning his University employment for
occasions, to engage in unwelcome physical contact with a faculty member. reasons unrelated to OIE's investigation.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual harassment in HOP 3‐3031.

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 Date Received Report Date Respondent Staff/Faculty Designation Summary Employment Action Taken
1/13/2019 8/23/2019 Keel-Guevara, Sonia Staff On January 13, 2019, Keel-Guevara, night shift employee in Custodial Services, contacted OIE On November 4, 2019, Keel-Guevara received a level 1 written warning.
regarding her concern that another employee, formerly a subordinate of Keel-Guevara’s, engaged
in unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature towards Keel-Guevara. OIE investigated the allegations.
During the course of the investigation, OIE determined that the alleged unwelcome conduct had
been consensual, and determined that Keel-Guevara had failed to report a consensual relationship
with the subordinate employee as required by University policy.

OIE determined that the failure to report such consensual relationship violated the prohibition of
sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3031.

2/13/2019 4/23/2019 Rivera, Frederick Staff In February 2019, an employee contacted OIE regarding their concern that Rivera, employee in the Rivera’s University employment was terminated effective June 7, 2019.
dish room with University Housing and Dining, allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct of a
sexual nature with two colleagues in the same Department. OIE investigated the allegations
separately. The first colleague spoke with OIE and alleged that Rivera engaged in unwelcome
physical contact with the colleague on multiple occasions. The second colleague spoke with OIE and
alleged that Rivera made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature towards and engaged in
unwelcome physical contact with the colleague. Rivera denied the allegations.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual harassment in HOP 3‐3031.

2/18/2019 4/24/2019 Lewis, Shelton Staff In February 2019, an employee contacted OIE regarding their concern that Lewis, a recruitment and Lewis resigned in lieu of termination effective June 30, 2019. Lewis is barred from
enrollment director in the College of Fine Arts, allegedly engaged in unwelcome physical contact future University employment.
with multiple colleagues in the same Department. OIE investigated the matter. OIE interviewed
multiple witnesses who experienced or witnessed the alleged conduct. Lewis denied the
allegations.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual harassment in HOP 3‐3031.
2/20/2019 6/7/2019 Ward, Justin Staff In February 2019, an employee contacted UTPD regarding their concern that the employee was Ward resigned his University employment in lieu of termination effective July 12, 2019.
being stalked, both on and off campus, by Ward, director in the University Development Office. The Ward is barred from future University employment.
information was forwarded to OIE for investigation of any policy violation(s). Ward denied the
allegations.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of stalking in HOP 3-3031.
3/8/2019 6/26/2019 Dalby, Kevin Faculty On March 8, 2019, an employee contacted OIE regarding their concern that Dalby, a professor in On September 5, 2019, Dalby received a letter of reprimand. Dalby was also prohibited
the College of Pharmacy, allegedly made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to a student. from sole-supervising graduate students until fall 2021; was required to participate in
OIE investigated the allegations. Dalby denied making some of the alleged comments and tried to one or more discussions with the College’s dean regarding appropriate interactions
provide context regarding the other comments. and boundaries with students; and was required to develop a plan to be presented to
the dean regarding how Dalby plans to manage professional working relationships with
OIE found sufficient evidence that the alleged conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct students.
violated the prohibition of sexual misconduct in HOP 3-3031.

7/16/2019 9/18/2019 Pozos, Angel Staff On July 16, 2019, an employee contacted OIE regarding their concern that Pozos, warehouse On October 18, 2019, Pozos’s University employment was terminated.
manager in the Cockrell School of Engineering, had engaged in unwelcome physical contact with a
staff member. OIE investigated the allegations. Pozos admitted to some of the alleged conduct.

OIE found sufficient evidence that the conduct occurred, and determined that such conduct
violated the prohibition of sexual harassment in HOP 3‐3031.