UG launches probe into inappropriate conduct of lecturer

The University of Guyana (UG) has commenced investigating the allegation that a part-time lecturer engaged in inappropriate conversation in a class.
The allegation has been brought to light via a recording, but while little information has been provided on the incident, the institution informed via a statement on Friday that “The evidence and the circumstances surrounding the conversation are now being investigated by the Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences.”
According to UG, this type of behaviour is unacceptable; is against its policies, principles and culture; and will be addressed to the full extent of its authority.
“Further, the University finds it deeply regrettable that this matter first found its way into the public domain, rather than through the internal channels which would have made the investigation and any disciplinary actions much quicker.”
The University of Guyana offers more than 160 programmes in over 60 disciplines in online, face-to-face, or blended formats. UG delivers in a Guyana-based system across eight campuses. It is the largest, oldest, most advanced, and only state University in Guyana, and it has a student population of over 10,000.