Kennesaw State is taking several corrective actions following a two-week investigation into its women’s basketball program.
The investigation on the heels of allegations made by several former players that coach LaNitra Perry had a physical incident with then-freshman player Valescia Dixon during a practice two years ago, that Perry demeaned her players and that she played favorites.
Kennesaw State released a summary of its findings on Thursday, as well as notes of the investigation after The Atlanta Journal-Constitution filed an open records request.
The investigation, led by the school’s legal affairs department, included more than 25 people and found no violations of NCAA rules or university policy. It said that versions of the alleged incident between Dixon and Perry varied significantly.
However, the university announced it is taking the following actions:
• Appointing a new program administrator to assist with managing the women’s team to ensure that communication between the athletes and coaches meet the school’s standard;
• Developing a procedure to handle complaints by student-athletes or their parents;
• Instituting more comprehensive policies and procedures on scholarships;
• Reinforcing with coaches that athletic trainers and team doctors make decisions about injured players’ availability to participate in team activities.
Perry will also participate in a mentorship program to help her improve as a coach.
Perry was hired by athletic director Vaughn Williams in 2012 after serving as an associate head coach at Toledo (2008-2012) and Mississippi State (2006-08) and as an administrative assistant at Georgia Tech (2004-06).
The Owls went 17-13 last season.
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