May 19, 2004

The Independent Investigative Commission's report contains important recommendations that will be given very serious consideration as we address reforming  the athletic department, the football program, and our policies and programs regarding sexual conduct and alcohol abuse.  Many of the recommendations are consistent with those I have received from other sources, as well.

Having carefully considered a great deal of information from many sources, including that of the Commission, I want to state clearly my support for Chancellor Richard Byyny as the head of the Boulder Campus. Chancellor Byyny has continued to lead the campus during this difficult period.  He is respected by many of the leaders, faculty and students of this university, and I believe he can lead the campus through the significant changes ahead.

Together, the Chancellor and I will take all of the information we are receiving under careful consideration and lay out a course of action for CU by the end of the month.