This type of thing happens increasingly in higher Ed. I think it in part stems from the clash of performance expectations with kids who have been spoiled and whose parents have too much influence on sports. There’s also now the financial incentive at play with NIL.
Link: ND swim dive
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It is focused on the Men's team.
The law firm investigating specializes in DEI and human rights.
Previously:
Associated Press
Oct 5, 2021, 11:28 PM
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame's head swimming coach, Michael Litzinger, has resigned one week after a federal judge dismissed a gender discrimination lawsuit that had accused him of degrading and demoting a female assistant because of her pregnancy.
The university announced Monday that Litzinger had resigned from the school's swimming program and would retire from the sport. The school said associate head coach Aaron Bell is also "no longer with the team."
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The team has had issues before. Best to have an independent review to address any potential issues.
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