Statements regarding Norwood Teague resignation

The following statements are from University of Minnesota leaders regarding the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague. President Eric W. Kaler: - Today I accepted the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague, effective immediately. Norwood's resignation follows the report of two recent incidents of sexual harassment of two non-student University employees, based on unwelcome sexual advances and verbal and physical conduct of a sexual nature occurring on the same evening. I have spoken personally to the employees and expressed my sincere regrets that they experienced this behavior. The University has an explicit policy against sexual harassment and a strong code of conduct that articulates the standards and behaviors we expect of our employees. Our senior leaders, in particular, must behave at the highest standards and set a positive example for our students and University community. I take allegations of sexual harassment very seriously.