The incident has sparked a heated debate about the institution’s handling of diversity and inclusion issues.
The Incident
The audio clip, which was shared on social media, appears to show Joseph Wheeler making derogatory comments about a student’s accent. The comments were described as ‘racist and disrespectful’ by the student, who has chosen to remain anonymous. The clip was obtained by a student who was a witness to the incident
The University’s Response
The University of Greater Manchester has apologized for the incident and stated that it takes the allegations seriously.
Before that, he served as the director of marketing communications for the university’s athletic department. Prior to that, he worked in various roles within the university’s marketing department, including as a marketing coordinator and a marketing specialist.
