Rutgers University has announced the retainer of Cahill Gordon & Reindel to investigate the events leading up to the firing of coach Mike Rice, who was videotaped verbally and physically abusing players at practice during his three seasons as coach.

The entire process leading up to Rice’s dismissal is up for review, but the specific scope of the investigation is to be determined by the Board of Governors and the firm, university spokesman E.J. Miranda said Monday.