Penn State University did not directly mention the Jerry Sandusky scandal in an open message to the campus community, but administrators called for "civility" in the fallout.

According to the Associated Press, Eric Barron, the school's new permanent president, was the lead author of the 450-word message from the Penn State administration. The letter indicates that Barron and Penn State's leadership are still sensing discord among the community regarding how the school handled the matter.

Sandusky was arrested nearly three years ago on child molestation charges, of which he was convicted on 45 counts. At his advanced age, he will likely live out a life sentence, though he has continually maintained his innocence.

Three former Penn State administrators, including Barron's predecessor, stand accused of covering up Sandusky's crimes, which spanned several years and took place on the school's campus. Further, members of Penn State's football staff, including the late Joe Paterno, knew about the former assistant football coach's crimes and did nothing.

The AP reported Barron cited three examples of how the aftermath has harmed the Penn State community. One person said they "lost his best friend," a trustee who was heard "dozens of unkind comments" and a donor "who no longer feels welcome."

Lisa Powers, a Penn State spokesman, told the AP incivility is an issue any institution can experience and there are no specific instances that inspired the letter. Now that Penn State has found permanent replacements in their administration and in their football staff, Powers said it was a good time to raise the issues of respect and civility.

"There are honest disagreements on fundamental issues related to whether our institution acted appropriately, how our institution handled a crisis, and whether the sanctions that resulted are appropriate," reads the letter. "Reasonable people can be found on all sides of these issues. The reasons for this disagreement are clear. Much is still left to interpretation and the issues have considerable emotional significance to us all. We are likely never to have the full story. We are equally likely never to reach consensus."