UofSC’s president-elect addresses comments about binge drinking, sexual assault

He also tells everyone to call him "Bob", says he wants to move forward from his military career

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – President-elect Lt. General Robert Caslen held his first press conference Monday since being voted in as the University of South Carolina’s next president.

The university’s Board of Trustees voted 11-8 in favor of Caslen on July 19th.

During the press conference at the USC School Law Caslen address comments he made about binge drinking and sexual assault while as a candidate.

Former president Harris Pastides issued a statement following last week’s selection.

Read @HarrisPastides message to the Carolina family: pic.twitter.com/yUkVsnbVC5

— University of South Carolina (@UofSC) July 21, 2019

Caslen said his goals as president include academic excellence, research, and diversity.