Former Fresno State president, CSU chancellor lands new job following resignation

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Former Fresno State President and CSU Chancellor Joseph Castro is preparing to head back to the classroom at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Castro resigned from the chancellorship last year following accusations over how he handled sexual harassment allegations. The complaints involved Fresno State Vice President for Student Affairs Frank Lamas.

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In a settlement with the Cal State system, Castro was allowed to leave the chancellor's office and enter the CSU Executive Transition Program, where he agreed to voluntarily be part of any investigations or legal actions regarding his actions. During that time period, he made $401,364.

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The agreement also allowed him to return to teaching after a year in the transition program.

Castro holds a tenured position at Cal Poly's business school, and on Tuesday, he begins his new job as a professor of leadership and public policy.

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Back in November, the school's academic senate called on him to turn it down.

A Cal Poly spokesperson says the university is obligated to honor the terms of the contract.

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Editor's note: A previous version incorrectly described the agreement between Castro and the CSU system. We regret the error.

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