May 26, 2016

STATEMENT FROM JUDGE KEN STARR

Serving as President of Baylor University for the past six years has been a high honor and a
distinct privilege. A statement released this morning by the Universitys Board of Regents
regarding the Pepper Hamilton report announced that I will leave the presidency. The following
provides additional, clarifying information alongside the Boards release.
I have reached an agreement in principle with the Board to transition to the position of
Chancellor.
The Boards statement contains a link to the Pepper Hamilton Findings of Fact and
Recommendations. I applaud the Board for its transparency. It must be known, however, that I
was not privy to any of the allegations regarding interpersonal violence until the Fall of 2015, at
which time I immediately launched an internal investigation before recommending to the Board
an independent external investigation, which the Board then commissioned with Pepper
Hamilton.
For now, I happily remain a part of Baylor Nation. I am looking forward to continuing to serve
as Chancellor as well as the Louise L. Morrison Chair of Constitutional Law at the wonderful
Baylor Law School, which gains in prestige daily.
As soon as we have navigated specific issues of the transition, I will be available to respond to
questions. Indeed, I am eager to do so.
To be sure, this has been an exceedingly difficult time for the University family, especially so for
the victims of sexual violence and their loved ones. I join the Board of Regents and the Senior
Administration of the University in expressing heartfelt contrition for the tragedy and sadness
that has unfolded. To those victims who were not treated with the care, concern, and support they
deserve, I am profoundly sorry.
Despite these dark days, I remain resolved to join hands with the Baylor family to continue to
build the University as we carry out its distinct mission in Christian higher education. May God
grant us grace, mercy, and peace.