Following a review by its inquiry subcommittee, the standing committee has decided that seven of the nine allegations considered warrant full investigation.

We expect that if the research misconduct allegations are not referred for full investigation, the sabbatical request would be approved.

The decision to delay approval (of the sabbatical decision) is based on the fact that research and scholarship are central to the purpose of sabbatical leaves.

We are tremendously disappointed in the events of this weekend, ... But we are heartened that medical attention was sought.