Ward Churchill Investigation

CU-Boulder Investigative Committee Sets Completion Date of May 9th

Below is a status report on the work of the Ward Churchill Investigative Committee at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Because the investigative committee's work, which began Oct. 24, was interrupted and delayed by the resignation of two of its five members and by the selection and appointment of two replacements, work did not resume until Jan. 11. The rules governing investigations of misconduct call for completion - or a request for an extension - within 120 days. The new date for completion is May 9, which is 120 days from Jan. 11.

For more information, please contact CU-Boulder spokesperson Barrie Hartman at (303) 735-6183 (office), (303) 818-6183 (cell) or at Barrie Hartman

Interim Report of the Investigative Committee (Ward Churchill)

February 22, 2006

The Investigative Committee formed to investigate certain allegations of research misconduct made against Professor Ward Churchill hereby submits this interim report, as required by the University of Colorado Administrative Policy Statement on Misconduct in Research and Authorship.

The Investigative Committee was formed by the University of Colorado's Standing Committee on Research Misconduct (SCRM) on October 24, 2005. The members of the Investigative Committee consisted of Professors Marianne (Mimi) Wesson (chair); Marjorie McIntosh; and Michael Radelet (all of the University of Colorado); Professor Bruce Johansen (University of Nebraska, Omaha) and Professor Robert Williams (University of Arizona). At that time, the Committee commenced its investigation of the allegations referred to it by the SCRM.

On November 7, 2005, Professors Williams and Johansen resigned from the Committee. This resulted in a somewhat lengthy search for two new members and a consequent delay in the work of the Committee. The two new members, Professor Robert Clinton (Arizona State University) and Professor José Limón (University of Texas) formally joined the Committee in early January and the reconstituted committee commenced its investigation on January 11, 2006.

The Committee is proceeding diligently in its review and examination of the allegations. It has met several times and has heard from very helpful expert witnesses. It anticipates hearing from additional witnesses knowledgeable about the allegations forwarded by the administration and Professor Churchill's position regarding those allegations. It expects to thoroughly summarize the results of its investigation in its final report to the SCRM.

The rules require that we seek an extension of time if our work requires longer than 120 days from the commencement of our investigation. Because of the complex nature and large number of the allegations, and the delay in finally assembling the Committee, the Committee requires such an extension of time. We hope to complete our report by May 9, 2006, although we cannot be certain this will be possible. If we do require an--other extension, I will make another formal request for it.

Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Wesson, Chair

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Ward Churchill And The 9/11 Essay

The Research Misconduct Inquiry
CU-Boulder Investigative Committee Sets Completion
Date of May 9th. Feb. 23, 2006

Two New Members Named To Churchill Investigative Panel. Jan. 4, 2006

Statement Regarding the Churchill Investigative Committee by Pauline Hale CU-Boulder Spokesperson. Nov. 11, 2005

Statement Regarding Decision Of Standing Committee on Research Misconduct. Sept. 9, 2005

Statement Regarding Sabbatical Request. Aug. 19, 2005

Statement Regarding Supplement To Referral In Churchill Review. June 15, 2005

Statement By Chancellor Phil DiStefano. March 24, 2005

Report On Conclusion Of Preliminary Review In The Matter Of Professor Ward Churchill. March 24, 2005

News Release: CU-Boulder Chancellor Releases Report On Churchill Review. March 24, 2005

Statement By University Of Colorado Board Of Regents Chair Jerry Rutledge. March 24, 2005

Statement By University Of Colorado President Elizabeth Hoffman. March 24, 2005

Statement By Professor Joseph Rosse, Director, CU-Boulder Office of Research Integrity. March 24, 2005

Summary Of Research Misconduct Process. March 24, 2005

Standing Committee on Research Misconduct: Membership. March 24, 2005

University of Colorado at Boulder Review of Churchill Materials. March 24, 2005

Remarks by Chancellor Phil DiStefano At The CU Board of Regents Special Meeting. Feb 3, 2005

News Releases and Statements

Statements on the research misconduct inquiry are listed above.

Fact Sheet: Professor Churchill Salary Decision. July 1, 2005

Statement Regarding Ward Churchill's Recent Remarks in Portland, Ore. June 30, 2005

CU-Boulder Committee Begins To Work On Churchill Case. March 29, 2005

CU-Boulder Chancellor Releases Report On Churchill Review. March 24, 2005

Churchill Review Unlikely Before March 14. March. 8, 2005

Ward Churchill Talk To Be Held. Feb. 8, 2005

Feb. 8 Ward Churchill Talk At CU-Boulder Cancelled. Feb. 7, 2005

Ward Churchill Resigns Administrative Post. Jan. 31, 2005

CU Board of Regents To Hold Special Meeting. Jan. 30, 2005

Statement Regarding Ward Churchill Essay By Interim Chancellor Phil DiStefano. Jan. 27 , 2005

Background Information: Academic Freedom and Tenure

Academic Freedom and Tenure at CU-Boulder

Dismissal For Cause And Grievance
From The University of Colorado Faculty Handbook
Principles Of Academic Freedom
From The Laws Of The Regents, Article 5: Faculty, Part D
Fact Sheet On Process For Dismissal Of Tenured Professors
Academic Freedom And Tenure
From The American Association Of University Professors Colorado Conference On Academic Freedom And Tenure

Statement On Academic Freedom

From the Boulder Faculty Assembly, March 3

For the News Media: Advisories and Tip Sheets

Media Advisory On Churchill Review Timeline. March 14, 2005

Sources On Tenure And Academic Freedom. Feb. 11, 2005

CU-Boulder Faculty Experts Discuss Academic Issues. Feb. 1, 2005

Silver & Gold Record Coverage

The Silver & Gold Record is the newspaper for faculty and staff at the University of Colorado.

Churchill: Two Claims May Be Dropped. Aug. 25, 2005

Churchill Submits First Part Of Response To Committee. May 19, 2005

Churchill Will Respond In Writing To Allegations. April 28, 2005

Prof Says He Will Respond To Research Committee. April 14, 2005

Churchill's Attorney Calls For End To Investigation. April 7, 2005

DiStefano: Churchill Case To Go To Standing Committee. March 31, 2005

Regents Nix Churchill Settlement Idea. March, 17, 2005

Hoffman Speaks Candidly To BFA On Controversies. March 10, 2005

Churchill Wants Statement From Regents More Than Cash. March 10, 2005

Faculty Members Question 'Deadline' For Loyalty Oaths. March 3, 2005

Faculty Respond To Churchill Review. Feb. 24, 2005

Churchill's Personnel Files Released By CU-Boulder. Feb. 24, 2005

A&S Council: Halt Churchill Review. Feb. 17, 2005

Legislative Resolution: Fire Churchill. Feb. 17, 2005

Free-Speech Challenges Part Of University's History. Feb. 17, 2005

Regents Endorse Review Of Churchill's Scholarly Record, Issue Apology To U.S. Feb. 10, 2005

Academic Freedom Crucial To University, Hoffman Says. Feb. 10, 2005

Churchill Calls CU's Review 'A Hunting Expedition'. Feb. 10, 2005

Faculty Defend Free-Speech Rights Of UCB Prof Amid Public Outcry. Feb. 3, 2005

Ward Churchill

Department Of Ethnic Studies

9/11 Essay: "Some People Push Back: On the Justice of Roosting Chickens"

Professor Churchill's views are his own and do not represent the views of University of Colorado faculty, staff, students, the administration or the regents.

Link to Report

See numerous reports from 2005: February, April and May 2005. All listed under 2005 Reports.

Contents

March 2006 Reports

Last updated on March 12, 2006