Investigation details ex-OSU president’s misuse of office

(The Center Square) – The former president of Ohio State University “misused his position” to help a woman with whom he had a close personal relationship, according to an investigation by the university released Tuesday.

Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. resigned last month as president of Ohio State after admitting to an “inappropriate” relationship with the woman, Krisanthe Vlachos.

Carter tried to help Vlachos find a job at the university, space on campus to conduct her business, staff and technical support for podcasts and financial support from external partners of the university, the university’s investigation found.

“Carter’s actions betrayed Ohio State’s shared values and violated university policy,” the report concluded. “Carter had a close personal and business relationship with Vlachos, and he allowed that relationship to improperly influence his actions and impair his judgment.”

For nearly two years, Carter used the authority as president to help Vlachose “both inside and outside the univ...