Image Credit: CFJC Today

By James Peters

Thompson Rivers University

Investigation into improper conduct allegations to wrap up in November: TRU

Sep 9, 2022 | 3:26 PM

KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University says an investigation into complaints of inappropriate conduct against a current and former senior administrator should be wrapped up by November.

In February of 2021, anonymous complainants came forward to TRU’s Board of Governors, alleging discrimination and harassment on the part of Vice-President of Finance and Administration Matt Milovick and Vice-President of People and Culture Larry Phillips. Phillips has since left the university.

A Board subcommittee has retained an independent investigation team to look into the complaints.

In an update sent to media Friday (Sept. 9), TRU says the arms-length investigation has interviewed a comprehensive list of people over the past 11 months.

“Though the process is being conducted independently by the investigators, the subcommittee understands that the investigators have conducted comprehensive, and in some cases, repeated interviews with the complainants, the respondents and numerous individuals who have information to contribute,” states the release.

SOUND OFF

SOUND OFF: Removing bathroom doors at Barriere Secondary increases safety concerns

Apr 02, 2026

Looped In

LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: April 2, 2026

Apr 02, 2026

SOUND OFF

SOUND OFF: Kamloops deserves the full story

Apr 01, 2026

Once the investigation is turned in, the subcommittee will determine whether it complies with the terms of reference and whether additional information is needed.

The school notes it plans to release a version of its final report to the public and the TRU community, once it has had personal information redacted.