Concerns Emerge Over Cscu's Handling of Chancellor Complaints
WHO:
WTNH - Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro is under investigation.
CT Mirror - John Maduko, former interim chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU)
WTNH - Board of regents members of CSCU
WHAT:
WTNH - A nine-page complaint alleges that under President Toro's leadership, there is a "workplace culture characterized by fear, oppressive control, intimidation, humiliation, and bullying."
CT Examiner - An independent review found "widespread failures" in the handling of allegations against John Maduko, indicating systemic issues within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) governance.
CT Mirror - Evidence surfaced in 2022 regarding John Maduko's inappropriate behavior toward women at two Connecticut community colleges.
WTNH - An independent review found an "overall failure" in the handling of sexual harassment allegations against Maduko by multiple individuals, including board of regents members.
WHERE:
WTNH - The complaint was sent to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Office of Compliance.
CT Mirror - Connecticut community colleges
WTNH - New Britain, Connecticut
WHEN:
WTNH - The complaint was sent in August.
CT Mirror - Complaints against John Maduko surfaced in 2022.
WHY:
WTNH - The investigation was initiated following allegations of workplace misconduct against President Toro.
WTNH - The review raised questions about the response to concerns regarding Maduko's alleged behavior.
HOW:
WTNH - The investigation is being conducted by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Office of Compliance.
WTNH - The investigation involved an independent review of the actions taken by CSCU and its board of regents in response to the allegations.
(UPDATED September 19, 2026 00:00 UTC)
Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro is currently under investigation following a nine-page complaint that alleges a workplace culture of fear, intimidation, and bullying during her leadership. This complaint was submitted to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Office of Compliance in August, prompting the investigation into the allegations of workplace misconduct. The Office of Compliance is now conducting the investigation to address these serious claims.
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(UPDATED September 18, 2026 23:01 UTC)
An independent review has revealed widespread failures in the handling of allegations against John Maduko, highlighting systemic issues within the governance of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, or CSCU. The findings point to significant shortcomings in how these allegations were managed. This report raises important questions about accountability and oversight within the educational system.
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(UPDATED September 18, 2026 22:01 UTC)
John Maduko, the former interim chancellor of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, is facing scrutiny after evidence of inappropriate behavior toward women at two Connecticut community colleges surfaced in 2022. An independent review has revealed an "overall failure" in how sexual harassment allegations against Maduko were handled, raising significant concerns about the response from multiple individuals, including board of regents members. The investigation examined the actions taken by CSCU and its board in addressing these serious allegations.