In a shocking turn of events, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Board of Regents unanimously decided to terminate the longest-serving chancellor in the UW System, Dr Joe Gow, effective immediately after his video with his wife went viral
The decision of the termination of Dr. Joe Gow was announced on Wednesday night. It came in light of specific conduct that not only surprised the university community but also inflicted significant reputational harm.
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Dr. Joe Gow announced his retirement intentions on August 30 after almost 17 years as chancellor. He had planned to transition into a full-time tenured professor role. However, recent revelations about his involvement in adult-themed online content took the university by surprise, leading to swift and decisive action.
According to reports from FOX9 , Dr. Joe Gow and his spouse, Carmen Wilson were accused of managing an OF account. They were operating under the username “@S*xyHappyCouple” across various platforms, including a YouTube channel featuring a unique combination of vegan cooking and adult themes. The couple had reportedly uploaded explicit content within the past two months, gaining substantial viewership.
The university board revealed that it had damaged the institution’s reputation. The couple’s involvement in adult-themed activities extended to multiple online platforms, including adult websites and social media. They even authored novels under the pen names Geri and Jay Hart, detailing their experiences in the adult film industry.
In their 2017 book, “Monogamy with Benefits: How P*rn Enriches Our Relationship,” the couple chronicled their journey, including maintaining a s*xual journal and traveling the country to various adult-themed events. The revelations in the book, combined with the recent online activities, raised concerns about the alignment of Dr. Gow’s personal life with his professional responsibilities.
Karen Walsh, the President of the University of Wisconsin System Regents, conveyed her disappointment, emphasizing Dr. Joe Gow’s disregard for his responsibilities at UW-La Crosse. She underscored the unanimous decision by the UW Board of Regents to terminate him, expressing alarm and disgust at his actions that were entirely incompatible with his role as chancellor.
Following Dr. Gow’s termination, he will be placed on paid administrative leave as he transitions into his faculty role. The university is now under the interim leadership of Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Betsy Morgan. In an email sent on Wednesday night, Morgan expressed gratitude to the faculty, staff, and students at UW-La Crosse, signaling a commitment to maintaining stability during the search for a permanent chancellor.