The Record and the Wound — Part I (Reader)¶

Author: Kevin Bass, Ph.D. — Full bio & credentials

This page gives a concise, linkable companion to the Substack article with document references. Read the full essay on Substack → The Record and the Wound — Part I.

One-Screen Summary¶

The key story beats in Part I, with links to supporting documentation:

1. Dismissal hearing (Dec 11, 2023): Kevin Bass was dismissed from TTUHSC's medical program following a committee hearing. Confirmed — Dismissal Arc

2. Record review sessions (Sep 13 & 16, 2024): Access to the hearing record was provided through in-person sessions at TTUHSC. Referenced — Supporting documentation not yet published

3. Concerns raised about hearing record: The essay alleges discrepancies between the official record and contemporaneous notes. Disputed — Record vs. Reality

4. Preservation notices served (Oct 6, 2025): Legal notice served to preserve all relevant data. Confirmed — DOC-20251006-001

5. Right to respond requests (Oct 7, 2025): Requests for access to hearing recording and right to respond to allegations. Confirmed — DOC-20251007-004

6. AG referral (Oct 9, 2025): Matter referred to Texas Attorney General after response delays. Confirmed — DOC-20251009-003

7. TPIA process begins (Oct 2025): Multiple public records requests filed seeking documentation. Confirmed — Thread 1

8. Part I publication (Oct 10, 2025): Essay published on Substack, beginning public documentation of the case. Confirmed — External link

Key Claims and Where to Verify Them¶

Disputed / Unresolved / Pending Items¶

The following items from Part I are not yet document-confirmed on this site:

• Hearing recording content: The essay makes claims about what the hearing recording contains. The recording has been requested but not yet produced. See Thread 37 and FERPA Complaint.

• September 2024 record review sessions: The essay references in-person review sessions. Supporting documentation (contemporaneous notes, session logs) not yet published.

• Specific statements attributed to committee members: The essay quotes or paraphrases statements made during the hearing. These cannot be verified without the hearing recording.

To report corrections or provide supporting documentation for any of these items, see the Corrections page.

Documents Referenced¶

Hearing and Process¶

These documents relate to the dismissal hearing and subsequent proceedings.

• Dismissal Arc — Narrative overview of the December 2023 dismissal
• Right to Respond — Hearing Recording — Request for access to hearing recording
• Right to Respond — Hearing Allegations — Request to respond to specific allegations

Records Requests and Preservation¶

These documents relate to the TPIA/FERPA request process initiated in October 2025.

• Preservation Notice — Legal notice to preserve all relevant data
• Follow-up Preservation Notice — Re-service after delivery issues
• Deficiency Notice — Notice regarding non-acknowledgment

Correspondence and Escalation¶

These threads document the correspondence with TTUHSC and escalation to external agencies.

• Thread 1: Initial TPIA Request — First comprehensive records request
• AG Referral — Referral to Texas Attorney General
• TPIA Metadata Request — Request for communications metadata

Where This Lives on the Timeline¶

Recommended Next Steps¶