Albany - The State University of New York
is committed to a comprehensive review and investigation of all aspects of the
Binghamton University Athletic Program.
This review
and investigation, which will be conducted under the auspices of the Executive
Committee of the SUNY Board of Trustees, must be led by an individual of
unquestioned experience, skill and integrity.
We are pleased
that the Honorable Judith Kaye, Retired Chief Judge of the New York Court of
Appeals, our State's highest court, has agreed to lead the review and
investigation. Judge Kaye, who retired from the bench at the end of 2008,
is now of counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in New York City.
We
anticipate Judge Kaye will provide the Board of Trustees with a report and
recommendations that will enable us to address all issues related to the Binghamton athletic program and restore full public confidence in the University.
“I am
pleased to be assisting the State University of New York in this important
matter,” Judge Kaye stated. “I look forward to working with the SUNY Board of
Trustees and Chancellor Nancy Zimpher to conduct a thorough and comprehensive
review and investigation and to report my findings and recommendations as
expeditiously as possible.”
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