School of Drama director Tom Orr resigns in wake of Scamehorn incident
Helmerich School of Drama director Tom Huston Orr resigned Thursday as part of changes the school is making following sexual harassment accusations leveled against former OU professor and long-time donor John Scamehorn. According to Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts Dean Mary Margaret Holt, a group of alumni “raised concerns” about the university’s response to student and alumni sexual harassment complaints against Scamehorn.
Name: Tom Huston Orr
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Company: Helmerich School of Drama
Branch: Education
Position: Director
Reason: Resigned
Announcement Date: August 16, 2018, 10:00pm
Resignation Date: August 16, 2018, 10:00pm