The committee, which examined the selection of the president of the University of Tokyo after being pointed out that there were uncertainties, said that although there was no problem with the decision of the next president, the chairman's remarks regarding the anonymous accusation during the meeting We have compiled a report that points out that it was not valid.
Before the expiration of the term of office of the president, the University of Tokyo held a selection meeting to select the next president from April, but it was pointed out that there were uncertainties in the process, and the university consists of five lawyers. A verification committee was set up and the report was published on the 11th.
Among them, at the selection meeting held in September, the chairman of the meeting repeatedly made reluctant remarks about selecting a specific candidate, saying, "The validity of the chairman's proceedings is somewhat questionable. I have no choice but to present it. "
In addition, an anonymous accusation was sent, pointing out that the chairman mentioned at the meeting, "We should ask the person in advance for a counterargument, and it must be said that it is not valid."
Furthermore, it was revealed that the audio data of the meeting was deleted by the secretariat of the university, and "it was desirable to save it until the decision of the next president and the end of the selection meeting."
On the other hand, the decision of the next president is justified and there is no problem.
According to the university, the chair of the selection meeting has indicated his intention to resign.
At the press conference, President Makoto Gonokami said, "I have a negative impact on the trust of the university and I deeply regret it. I would like to revise the points pointed out as much as possible."