Kaler: 'We support the sanctions on Penn State'

In a statement, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler called it 'a cautionary tale for all of us.'

July 23, 2012 at 4:27PM

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler supports the NCAA's sanctions on Penn State, he said Monday in a statement, calling the child sexual abuse scandal "a cautionary tale for all of us."

"The culture of big-time college sports must never supersede a culture of safety, compliance, transparency and accountability on our campuses," he said.

Kaler again urged employees to immediately report sexual assault to police.

Here is the full statement, sent to reporters:

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