On Jan. 19, 2023 The Board of Regents of the 51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø dismissed Ting Guo from the faculty of 51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø. The regents made their decision at the request of 51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø Chancellor Gary S. May and on the recommendation of UC President Michael Drake, in accordance with university policy.
An investigation by the 51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø Title IX office found that Guo had sexually assaulted a high school student who had worked in his laboratory. The disciplinary process concluded with a recommendation that Guo be dismissed from the faculty. He had been on administrative leave since the investigation was launched in early 2021.
Following the case, Chancellor May asked the Title IX office to initiate an independent, external review of all 51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø programs involving youths. The review is being conducted by Eve Peek Fichtner, a partner with the law firm of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.
This page will link to university statements and documents related to the case.
Statements
Statement on Ting Guo (Jan. 12, 2023)
Statement on Ting Guo Dismissal (Jan. 19, 2023)
Documents
(51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø Title IX office)
(51³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏÍø Title IX office)
Resources
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