An appeals panel this morning repudiated a sexual harassment reprimand against Paul Barrows, saying the University of Wisconsin-Madison administration failed to provide just cause for its discipline.
The committee voted 5-0 that Peter Spear, who retired as provost in October, failed to meet all seven tests of just cause in punishing the former vice chancellor for student affairs. The tests included whether there was a fair investigation, whether the university offered proof of offense, and whether the penalty was reasonable.