ST. PAUL — The University of Minnesota’s top technology officer resigned under pressure in the wake of complaints raised about his handling of employees and possible misuse of university funds, including allegations he purchased equipment for himself and others.

The fuller picture of Scott Studham’s separation from the school came Friday as the university released records in response to an open records request from The Associated Press and others. Studham’s departure last week was announced as a resignation, but in a statement accompanying the release, President Eric Kaler said he asked Studham to leave.

“While there have been complaints filed with the university about Mr. Studham’s judgment, that’s not the reason I requested that he step aside,” Kaler said in his statement. “My decision centered on the culture in his unit and his relationship with his peers.”

Studham was paid $265,000 a year. He got three months’ severance and agreed not to sue.

Studham’s resignation last week came as the university was wrestling with fallout from athletic director Norwood Teague’s admission that he sexually harassed two high-ranking administrators. The university said then that Studham’s situation had nothing to do with Teague, who resigned the day the university announced he had admitted sending inappropriate texts.