Some members of the U.S. Congress during a hearing Tuesday focused on Haskell Indian Nations University’s alleged failures to respond to reports of sexual violence and support student survivors appropriately.
Clay Mayes, the Haskell Indian Nations University cross-country coach who was fired in April 2022 in what he believes was retaliation for reporting misconduct, is seeking reinstatement to coach the team.
Haskell cross-country coach Clay Mayes has been unable to lead practices for five months, he said, pending an investigation into complaints made by a few students. Days after his lawyer made a formal request for an administrative hearing, Mayes’ contract with the university was terminated.
