CSU's Title IX Reckoning

Chico State University was about to fire former biology professor David Stachura for dishonesty, sexual harassment and retaliation when it agreed to withdraw the charges last month in exchange for his resignation in a deal that bans him from working again in the California State University system, documents obtained by EdSource show.

The former professor was promoted, despite an inappropriate relationship with a student and threats of gun violence.

A faculty union member ripped the report as "absolutely demoralizing"

Biology professor David Stauchra “made a credible threat of violence” against two colleagues who cooperated in an investigation that found he had a prohibited sexual affair with a student, a judge found.

Judge Virginia Gingery will issue a written ruling on the state's request for a workplace violence restraining order within 90 days.

The university is seeking a permanent workplace violence restraining order against biology professor David Stachura that would ban him from campus, he allegedly planned to shoot up.

Chico State has dropped a contract with a therapist hired to help faculty and staff deal with alleged gun threats by a faculty member after learning that the counselor was also treating the accused professor.

Suspended Chico State biology professor David Stachura on Monday filed a libel lawsuit against his estranged wife and a biology lecturer in Butte County Superior Court, claiming they each fabricated claims that he spoke with them about shooting colleagues.

A judge must decide whether to issue the workplace violence restraining order.

Chico State officials will choose an outside investigator to probe how the school handled matters involving suspended biology professor David Stachura, but the California State University’s chancellor’s office will oversee the work, an official said.