“The allegations - all of which painted a cohesive picture of harassment - were against President Sakaki’s husband, Patrick McCallum, who was an active presence on campus, including attending many SSU-sponsored events attended by employees.” Vollendorf with allegations of sexual harassment. Vollendorf received an exemplary performance evaluation as provost from Sonoma State University President Judy Sakaki in 2018, several women affiliated with SSU approached Dr. Vollendorf’s complaint says, “Less than three months after Dr. Sakaki also denied allegations that she retaliated against any employee, calling Vollendorf’s claims “utterly without basis.” “There have been no complaints since we were informed of the concerns.” “Although he denies engaging in any inappropriate behavior, it was important for him and me to learn about these concerns,” her statement read. Sakaki, in a statement late Wednesday, said she was “surprised and saddened” when she heard of the allegations against her husband. “(They) involved complaints of touching and conversations that made some individuals uncomfortable,” she said. The documents do not describe specific behavior or detailed allegations related to McCallum.īut on Wednesday afternoon, university spokesperson Julia Gonzalez said the nature of complaints brought to administrators, “even if they were substantiated, would not likely constitute sexual harassment.” 13 by Vollendorf, CSU’s attorney, Sakaki and McCallum - were provided to The Press Democrat on Wednesday morning by the CSU Chancellor’s Office based in Long Beach after a public records request.
That claim and the ensuing settlement - signed Jan.
Vollendorf in 2018 reported allegations to the California State University executive vice chancellor, “which painted a cohesive picture of harassment” by McCallum, according to Vollendorf’s July 26, 2021, claim. He is Sakaki’s husband and a prominent education lobbyist. The seven-page settlement and the claim that triggered it show former provost Lisa Vollendorf accused Sakaki of retaliation for reporting sexual harassment complaints by several female Sonoma State employees against Patrick McCallum. The California State University system paid $600,000 in January to a former top Sonoma State University administrator to resolve a dispute related to staff complaints of sexual harassment involving SSU President Judy Sakaki’s husband, records obtained by The Press Democrat reveal.
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