Senior administrator Milovick says TRU investigation cleared him

KAMLOOPS — Days after TRU revealed the results of an investigation into the conduct of two senior administrators at the university, Vice-President of Finance and Administration Matt Milovick told CFJC Today that he has been fully exonerated in the investigation.

At Tuesday’s (Jan. 17) news conference to reveal the findings, Chancellor Nathan Matthew noted 22 allegations against one of the administrators were not substantiated. Milovick says Matthew was referring to him. Milovick remained employed at the university during the investigation.

Milovick told CFJC Today he’s been advised not to speak about the investigation.

“Having been fully exonerated in the investigation, I have been advised by my lawyer that the policy precludes comment by me concerning the substance at this time,” he noted.

Tuesday afternoon, the university released a statement supporting Milovick’s exoneration.

President Brett Fairbairn says Milovick will continue in his role as Vice-President of Finance and Administration.

“Matt is an important member of our senior executive team. His contributions to the capital development and operational progress of TRU over the years are well-known and appreciated by all who work and study here, as well as by members of the broader regional community,” he said in the statement. “I look forward to continuing to work with him in his current capacity.”

Meanwhile, 10 of the 33 allegations against the second individual under investigation were founded. The second individual being investigated was Larry Phillips, TRU’s former Vice-President of People and Culture. He left his position shortly after the investigation began.

The investigation and 500-page report cost TRU $1 million and the university has said it will learn from these incidents. It’s unclear exactly what steps will be taken by the university to improve the culture on campus, with the university citing privacy laws in declining to elaborate.