Lincoln College’s Board of Curators have chosen Lewis Rice Greater Schooling Observe Group to guide the unbiased investigation into the college’s administrative practices, amid Dr. John Moseley’s determination to briefly step down, following the demise of Dr. Bonnie Bailey on January eighth.
In an announcement launched Thursday afternoon, the Board acknowledged: “Lincoln College’s Board of Curators has engaged a crew of attorneys led by Ronald Norwood and Jerina Phillips within the Greater Schooling Observe Group of Lewis Rice to conduct an unbiased assessment of current points raised relating to compliance with the College’s established insurance policies and procedures.”
The Board of Curators chosen Lewis Rice after reviewing proposals from various certified companies. Lewis Rice’s Greater Schooling Observe Group has in depth expertise in representing and advising faculties and universities.
The assessment will study Lincoln College’s administration of “personnel points and deal with any related considerations related to the allegations of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey,” the BOC acknowledged. The agency’s complete assessment will start this week and must be accomplished throughout the coming weeks – permitting time for a full investigation.
As we beforehand reported, Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey sadly handed away on January eighth. Household formally confirmed Dr. Bailey died by suicide as a consequence of misery from “bullying and extreme mistreatment” in her function as VP of Scholar Affairs at Lincoln College Missouri.
Sources state that Dr. Bailey was left “unsupported, disregarded, and abused after numerous makes an attempt to talk out on the bullying and harassment she skilled in her function from President Moseley.” Dr. Bailey additionally reportedly mentioned in a letter earlier than her passing, the “stigmatized bullying she confronted from the President and different management officers,” after disclosing her psychological sickness to the college.
“As a Board, we’re targeted on having an unbiased skilled promptly study the entire info in order that we will take applicable steps,” mentioned Board of Curators President Victor Pasley. “…we wish to prioritize the psychological well being of everybody right here and ensure every worker and scholar is handled with dignity and respect.”
President Victor Pasley additionally famous that “confidentiality constraints stop the Board and College leaders from commenting on particular personnel data,” Nonetheless, “common updates on the progress of the assessment” will probably be offered to make sure transparency and accountability all through the method.
Dr. John B. Moseley has volunteered to be positioned on paid, administrative depart whereas a assessment is performed. Dr. Stevie Lawrence II, presently Provost and Vice President of Tutorial Affairs at Lincoln College, will function Appearing President in the course of the assessment course of.
We proceed to maintain Dr. Bailey’s household, associates, and Jefferson neighborhood in our ideas and prayers throughout this time.
