Source: PCCTUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
A national higher
education watchdog group informed Pima Community College that it will pay a
fact finding visit to campus early next year.
The visit by the High
Learning Commission follows serious complaints that are just now being detailed
in communications between Pima and commission officials. Read them here: http://bit.ly/UcWgqr, http://bit.ly/X20WEl
According to a letter from
the commission released today, the allegations include claims of sexual harassment
and retaliation against employees by former College President Ray Flores.
Flores left PCC earlier
this year citing health concerns and denied any wrongdoing.
The commission letter also
mentions complaints about inaction by the district board and other senior
officials in dealing with Flores and accusations that the college
inappropriately awarded contracts.
Response from the Pima
governing board covers steps taken to address the issues raised in the
complaints.
The board says it welcomes
the fact checking visit and will cooperate in every way it can.
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