EAST LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The nonprofit organization “Set the Expectation,” whose founder is at the center of the sexual harassment allegations against suspended Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker, released a statement on Monday.

It read, in part, “The recent news reminds us that the work to eradicate sexual violence must continue if we ever hope to see progress. Please join us in standing alongside Brenda Tracy. When we support one survivor, we show other survivors they are safe, too.”

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“Set the Expectation” describes itself as “Dedicated to ending sexual and interpersonal violence through prevention work with men, advocacy, and engagement with agencies serving survivors.” Brenda Tracy, the founder, filed a Title IX complaint against Mel Tucker after she said their partnership to change the culture at MSU following the Larry Nasser case took a turn in April 2022. She filed the report in December 2022 and MSU started its investigation. A report released on July 25 recommended an October 5 hearing for Tucker.

On Sunday, MSU held a press conference and announced that Tucker would be suspended without pay pending the ongoing investigation and hearing.