2025 Mar 15, 01:18
The Board of Regents has unanimously decided to terminate the position of UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. In a news release from the Universities of Wisconsin, it was announced that UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan will serve as the interim chancellor. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Karen Walsh have both issued statements in response to the board's decision. President Rothman stated that Dr. Gow's termination was recommended by him and that it was effective immediately
Specific conduct by Dr. Gow that caused reputational harm to the university was cited as the reason for his termination. President Rothman described Dr. Gow's actions as abhorrent and disclosed that a complaint has been filed regarding his status as a tenured faculty member
This complaint will be reviewed, and an outside law firm has been engaged to conduct a thorough investigation. President Walsh expressed the Board's disappointment in Dr. Gow's behavior and characterized it as a reckless disregard for his role as chancellor. The outrage over his actions led to the unanimous decision to terminate him. President Walsh emphasized that his behavior was completely inconsistent with his duties as chancellor. The news post concludes with a copyright notice from WEAU, stating that all rights are reserved.