Ohio State University President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. announced his resignation Monday, citing an “inappropriate” relationship with a woman seeking public resources for her business, according to multiple reports.
“For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my role as president of The Ohio State University,” Carter said in a statement. “I disclosed to the Board of Trustees that I made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.”
The woman involved in the “inappropriate relationship” was not named, but speculation has connected her to the podcast “The Callout,” which is geared toward veterans, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Krisanthe Vlachos hosts “The Callout” podcast and listed the address for her limited liability corporation as the same as WOSU Public Media, The Dispatch reported.
Ohio State Board of Trustees Chair John Zeiger accepted Carter’s resignation and said the board will begin an investigation into the matter.
“The Board was surprised and disappointed to learn of this matter and takes the situation and its potential impact on the university very seriously,” Zeiger said in a statement. “We respect your decision and appreciate your cooperation in supporting an orderly leadership transition.”
