Independent Review Finds CSCU Mishandled Sexual Harassment Claims Against Former Interim Chancellor
An independent review has determined that the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system mishandled sexual harassment allegations concerning its former interim Chancellor, John Maduko, by failing to adhere to its own policies and delaying protective measures for employees.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 17, 2026 — An independent review has concluded that the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system did not follow its established policies when handling sexual harassment allegations against its former interim Chancellor, John Maduko. The review found that the system delayed implementing protective measures for employees.
According to the findings of the independent review, the CSCU system’s administrative processes for addressing sexual harassment claims were not adequately followed in the case involving John Maduko. The review specifically cited a failure to adhere to the system’s own established policies and procedures. This deviation from protocol resulted in a delay in the provision of necessary protective measures for employees who were involved or potentially affected by the allegations.
The details of the specific allegations against John Maduko, including the nature of the sexual harassment claims and the timeline of events, were not provided in the review’s summary. The specific policies that were not adhered to were also not detailed. Furthermore, the review did not specify the exact duration of the delay in implementing protective measures or the specific measures that were postponed.
John Maduko previously served as the interim Chancellor for the CSCU system. The findings of the review indicate significant procedural shortcomings in how the institution managed a sensitive personnel matter. The report highlights concerns about the system’s internal mechanisms for ensuring employee safety and upholding its own governance standards.
The impact of the mishandling and delayed protections on the employees involved has not been detailed in the summary of the review’s findings. The review’s conclusions point to systemic issues within the CSCU governance structure regarding the handling of serious allegations and the subsequent safeguarding of its workforce.
The outcome of the review and any potential subsequent actions or reforms that may be considered by the CSCU system following these findings were not specified. The review was conducted independently to assess the system’s handling of the allegations.
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