In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Grambling State University Foundation, Inc. Online: gufoundation.link/memorial_ausberry. His career as an educator spanned 40 years of dedicated service, including classroom teacher in the Lafayette Parish School System, as well as various capacities in Iberia Parish School System, journeying through Weeks Island and Loreauville, and climaxing as Principal of New Iberia Freshman High School (the current Westgate High School). I appreciate having had the opportunity to participate and, obviously, remain completely supportive of your most vital efforts, and will provide any outside assistance you might find appropriate, Ausberry, the executive deputy athletic director, wrote. It definitely needs better supervisors. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Alberta, Della, Sam, Richard, Arlander, Lonnie, Bennie, Robert, Alex, Woodrow, and Blanche; paternal grandparents, Richard, Sr. and Tillie Ausberry; maternal grandparents, Sam and Nancy McMillian; and father-and-mother-in-law, Preston, Sr. and Elnora Polk Welcome. Louisiana State University on Friday released a report detailing a years-long, systemic failure to properly report and investigate allegations of sexual misconduct at the school. / New Iberia, She saw talents and gifts in me that I did not see at that time. Ausberry started as an intern in the compliance office, then became an academic advisor for student-athletes. Members of the LSU Board of Supervisors, LSU Athletic Department, LSU Leadership and their law firm, Taylor Porter entered into a conspiracy to hide Les Miles sexual harassment investigation from federal officials and the public and to retaliate against Ms. Lewis. Sat Closed. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. (WAFB) - In Louisiana State University Senior Associate Athletic Director Miriam Segar's ears, Cleve Williams' self-described attempts to "facilitate" a $100,000 payout from the. Goria is Gloria Scott, 74, who says Guice made crude sexual comments to her and grabbed his private parts at the Louisiana Superdome during an event in 2017. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Where Ausberry's father, Verge, played linebacker collegiately and where Verge Ausberry currently serves as a deputy athletic director. Former LSU linebacker Verge Ausberry, who started for the Tigers on SEC championship teams in 1986 and '88 and twice led the team in tackles, is 0-for-2, as far as his sons going to LSU. Zion Baptist Church #1, where he served as a Deacon and church treasurer. LSU Athletics, Louisiana State University, 2023. It is effective immediately.. Independent investigation finds that LSU routinely mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct, Heads should roll: LSU students want school to fire those implicated by investigative report, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Just to let you know, I was only making a [comparison] due to superstar status. This student alleged Miles tried to kiss her. They told me they felt handicapped. None of these accusations of misconduct were investigated by the University and Guice was never disciplined for any of these reports, Husch Blackwell wrote. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Among Husch Blackwells findings on Ausberry and Segar: According to Husch Blackwell, rather than reporting the incident to the Title IX Office, Ausberrys phone records show that he spoke with Davis for six minutes. Verge Ausberry, who is mentioned 72 times in the 148-page Husch Blackwell report, was also on the team flight that brought football coach Brian Kelly to Baton Rouge. Lewis also described several alleged incidents of discriminatory behavior by Miles in the interview. You heard me straightforward. God beckoned Verge from labor to reward on. Wed 7:30 am - 7:00 pm. Fri 7:30 am - 7:00 pm. Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar, longtime and high-ranking athletic department administrators with extensive, documented histories of skirting the school's sexual misconduct policies by keeping. On Tuesday, USA TODAY published a report about a 2018 Title IX investigation that showed Ausberry and two other athletic department administrators were keeping allegations of sexual misconduct and dating violence in house. The school didn't act. Lewis told USA TODAY she has wanted to quit but she is motivated to stay because she loves LSU, the university she attended as a student-athlete. Iberia Parish educator Audrey Ausberry, center, smiles at a retirement parade honoring her 63-year education career on June 30, 2020. (WAFB) - Sharon Lewis, LSUs associate athletic director of football recruiting, has filed a $50 million lawsuit against her current employer alleging years of harassment for attempting to report sexual misconduct allegations during her tenure at LSU. His zeal for education inspired him to attend Grambling State University, where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre Cemetery in Jeanerette. At worst, they put women directly in harms way by failing to share sexual misconduct and violence allegations with the universitys Title IX Office. A former LSU football standout, Verge Ausberry was promoted in July 2019 to the position of Executive Deputy Director of Athletics and Executive Director of External Relations for the University. She was a model of pose and professionalism, teaching more than how to master curriculum, but also how to treat others with compassion, resolve conflicts, be emotionally available for students and find positivity during downturns, Garrett said. The associate athletic director of football recruiting also told the newspaper she filed Title IX complaints against Segar and Ausberry for failing to report Title IX complaints. "My close friends and my family were with me 100 percent, because they realize I've been around LSU my whole life," Jaiden said of spurning LSU in the recruiting process. Audrey W Ausberry from New Iberia, LA. The dad is the deputy AD, and it would be odd if his son went elsewhere. Verge Ausberry, Sr.. My sincere condolences to the entire family from Mary and Ronald Davis. Friday, the school responded to the discontent by piling on an additional penalty: They are banning Ausberry from football games for the 2021 season. Zion Baptist Church #1, where he served as a Deacon and church treasurer. Following the press conference by her counsel, we believe that this lawsuit is an attempt to take advantage of the situation for personal benefit. Its not, argued Williams. 589 NW 11th St. Hermiston, OR 97838. LATEST:LSU knew in 2018 that officials kept allegations against athletes in-house. 17 Years. By mail: Grambling University Foundation Inc., PO Box 587, Grambling, LA 71245 (Memo: Verge S. Ausberry, Sr. Memorial). Here are key points as I see them: The lawsuit names LSU's Board of Supers, the Athletic Committee F King Alexander, Les Miles Joe Alleva Scott Woodward Verge Ausberry & Miriam Segar, among others. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She still wakes up at 5 a.m. each day to exercise; plans to remain active in her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, local churches and civic organizations; and hopes to remain a volunteer in the public schools. We intend to defend these claims vigorously and not let it distract us from our true goals of improving our university. 32 on ESPN's top 300 players and is the 80 th rated overall player by Rivals.com and the nation's composite sixth-ranked linebacker. VIEW FULL REPORT . LSU executive deputy athletic director and executive director of external relations Verge Ausberry appeared on All Access with me on 106.1 FM NASH ICON Friday night to talk about that and several other topics. Garrett was nervous and wanted, beyond just surviving, to be the best teacher she could. LSU knew in 2018 that officials kept allegations against athletes in-house. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. In addition, he also serves as the sport administrator for the football and mens basketball programs and departmental liaison for the Tiger Athletic Foundation, multi-media rights holder LSU Sports Properties and the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes. She saw everything, from typewriters to Chromebooks, but never let herself become mired in the past; she embraced flexibility and constantly sought to push the district forward by proposing new ideas, Henderson said. He was a die-hard sports enthusiast, as evident in the lives of both his son and grandsons. His record was 92-39 in 12 seasons with the Fighting Irish. Some called the suspensions of Ausberry and Segar a slap in the face to victims. Sun Closed. Kelly, the former Notre Dame coach, was introduced at LSU on Wednesday. Who is the athletic director at LSU? Yeah, youre an [Amateur Athletic Union] coach too, right Cleave? Rest In Peace Mr. Ausberry you will be missed, We are deeply sorry for you loss. Kenny Jacoby, Nancy Armour and Jessica Luther. As the middle linebacker on the football team, Ausberry was a four-year letterwinner and leading tackler on defense for two years. Ausberry was also banned from attending LSU football games during the 2021 season. All rights reserved. Thats how Ausberry met Park Elementary master teacher Rosalind Garrett, and helped change her career, Garrett said. But, I agree with you. 80 overall player, No. While Kelly was at Notre Dame, linebacker Prince Shembo was accused of sexual battery on Sept. 6, 2010. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Davis went on to abuse his girlfriend for several more months, breaking into her apartment and nearly strangling her one night. In his Executive Deputy AD role, Ausberry is responsible for formalized planning and processes for the athletic department and daily operations. Phone: (225) 578-6603. Cleave? I totally agree with you, Verge.. LSU knew of the incident and had been warned by East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore III about widespread problems with reporting of assaults and harassment on campus. I was told they would take care of Verge, Alexander told The Chronicle of Higher Education. Lewis, who has worked at LSU for 20 years, alleges she was harassed by LSU officials, particularly by Miles, Executive Athletic Director Verge Ausberry, and Senior Associate Athletic Director Miriam Segar. The image of schools new normal during the novel coronavirus pandemic became clearer Thursday after the Louisiana Department of Education rel. To this union, they were blessed with one son, Verge Samuel Ausberry, II. We have a lot of friends that we know at Nike, said Ausberry But let me tell you this here though. It was about academics and what you . His final step before moving into administration was as a development officer with the Tiger Athletic Foundation. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. LSU knew in 2018 that officials kept allegations against athletes in-house. Verge S Ausberry is listed at 5144 Riverbend Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70820-4307 and is affiliated with the Democratic Party. USA TODAY said LSU and Ausberry declined to comment on the story and Lewis did not immediately respond to USA TODAYs request for comment. But Ausberry never reported the incident to the Title IX office or. Police reports show that Davis texted executive deputy director of athletics Verge Ausberry on April 14, 2018, and admitted that he hit Lewis in the stomach. Ausberry also oversaw corporate relations, marketing, game management, student-athlete life skills, sports medicine & research, strength & conditioning, equipment and other units during that time period. Zion Baptist Church in Loreauville at 11:00am on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, for Verge Samuel Ausberry, Sr., 92. Entombment will follow at Beau Pre Cemetery in Jeanerette. LSU hired Husch Blackwell following a USA TODAY investigation that found officials in the schools athletic department and broader administration repeatedly ignored complaints against abusers, denied victims requests for protections and subjected them to further harm by known perpetrators. Ausberry earned his master of education in 1992 and his specialist in higher education administration in 2004. Furthermore, athletic department officials are prohibited from being involved in the handling or investigation of complaints against athletes. Visitation will be at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia from 8:00am until 10:00am on Tuesday. In addition, he also serves as the sport administrator for the football and mens basketball programs and departmental liaison for the Tiger Athletic Foundation, multi-media rights holder LSU Sports Properties and the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes. Academically, Ausberry earned his bachelor of science in education in 1990. In 2018, Ausberry was recognized as the LSU National L Club Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. In addition to the recorded phone call, three voicemails related to the matter were obtained by WAFB-TV through a public records request filed with the university. / To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Ausberry denied these accounts, saying his relationship with Lewis was one of brother-sister and lovehate., He told Husch Blackwell that Segar simply instructed him to just leave [Sharon] alone.. A former LSU football standout, Verge Ausberry was promoted in July 2019 to the position of Executive Deputy Director of Athletics and . Its unclear what happened after Segar received this information. Verge Ausberry. The committee hereby requests that the university reconsider the punishment meted out and take action to terminate the employees it holds responsible for mishandling the reports of sexual abuse and to continue to identify and properly discipline any other culpable individual.. Verge S Ausberry II. All rights reserved. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Having accepted Christ at an early age, he was a Christian believer and was baptized at China Grove Baptist Church in Mangham, LA. In the lawsuit, Lewis claims Miles retaliated against her for reporting him and his retaliation against her became so bad she would hide under her desk when he was in the building. Nancy Armour, Jessica Luther and Kenny Jacoby, How USA TODAY's reporting on LSU failures led to turnover, calls for change, parted ways with head football coach Les Miles, They railed against what they called light punishments, Miles was told to stop hiring student employees, Two women say ex-Washington RB Derrius Guice raped them at LSU when he was a freshman, LSU mishandled sexual misconduct complaints against students, including top athletes. With the scandal, we'll see what shakes out between Ausberry and the school. You can also contact the reporters directly,narmour@usatoday.comfor Nancy Armour or kjacoby@gatehousemedia.comfor Kenny Jacoby. Residence since. There was a problem saving your notification. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. But,,,these investigations get tricky, and If Verge Ausberry gets thrown under the NCAA compliance bus by Orgeron and . Teaching was about more than the curriculum. BATON ROUGE, La. 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