The President of The Ohio State University has stepped down.
Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned over the weekend, according to a report from the Columbus Dispatch.
Carter, who was appointed as the 17th president of The Ohio State University by the Board of Trustees on August 22, 2023, has stepped down following an "inappropriate" relationship, he admitted.
The university announced on Monday that it accepted Carter's resignation. The Ohio State University President released a statement on his decision.
“For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as president of The Ohio State University. I disclosed to the board of trustees that I made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.
“I believe we have made much progress during my time at Ohio State, and I’m sorry I’m not able to remain your president longer. The students, faculty and staff at this university are among the very best in the world, and the Education for Citizenship 2035 strategic plan has Ohio State poised to succeed for years to come.
“I have enjoyed a strong working relationship with the board of trustees, and I’m grateful for their support and guidance.
“Lynda and I leave Ohio State with gratitude and appreciation for this wonderful community. It has been an honor to serve as this university’s 17th president, and we wish the university ongoing success.”
Carter reportedly admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with "someone seeking public resources to support her personal business," the school said in a release.
Ohio State will now begin a search for a new school president.
