The Road to Vindication
Investigations confirm UWA archaeology professor Sandra Bowdler:
- Led a department with a high standard of research and teaching.
- Did not mismanage her department as claimed by David Rindos.
- Did not "prey' on her students but had a consensual long-term
relationship.
- Was not the subject of any sexual impropriety complaint.
- Was not the subject of any complaints before she criticised the work
of Dr Rindos in 1991.
- Was not the subject of any complaints for which, if proved, she was
likely to lose her job.
- Has not been the subject of any complaints since 1992.
- Had the support of most students and all her staff (three lecturers,
tutor) except Dr Rindos.
- Had had the support of successive UWA heads of anthropology, the home
of archaeology since 1992.
- Was not involved in conflict of interest while a member of the
Aboriginal Cultural Materials Committee.
- Was described by her peers as one of Australia's leading
archaeologists.
- Was supported by representatives of Aboriginal organisations connected
with her work.
The Rindos Factor
1983 Professor Sandra Bowdler arrives at UWA
1984
1985
1986 No problems reported in Archaeology
1987 1983 - 1989
1988
1989 Dr Rindos begins work mid-year
1990 Complaints against Dr Rindos
1991 Complaints against Dr Rindos and Professor Bowdler
1992 Complainants repeat complaints
1993 Dr Rindos leaves university
1994
1995 No Problems reported in Archaeology
1996