Georgetown College president sacked after sexual assault allegation

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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) – The Georgetown College board has fired William A. Jones as president.

The college said on Sunday October 31 that they had been made aware of allegations of sexual assault by a college employee, inappropriate behavior with another college employee, and other behavior in violation of Jones’ employment contract. with the college. Officials said they took immediate steps to investigate the allegations and hired an outside lawyer to continue the investigation.

On Monday, November 1, Georgetown College board chair Robert L. Mills called a meeting of the board’s executive committee. The college said it had taken immediate action to fire Jones and the entire board confirmed the executive committee’s action at a meeting later on Monday.

“Georgetown College does not condone violence or abuse of authority,” President Mills said in a statement. “We demand the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct from our administrators, students and faculty. We are surprised and deeply disappointed with what we have learned. We will support those members of our Georgetown College family who are directly affected, and we will work in cooperation with ongoing or future investigations. We are confident in the leadership of Interim President Allen and the Board of Trustees appreciates his dedication to Georgetown College’s continued mission during this difficult time. “

College Provost Dr. Rosemary Allen has been appointed Interim President by the College Board of Directors.

The allegations are still under investigation.

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