Courier-Journal: Ramsey: U of L took steps to fix Felner problems
But recent e-mails show praise of ex-dean by school leaders
University of Louisville administrators knew that problems existed with former education dean Robert Felner’s leadership and tried “to improve the situation,” President James Ramsey said in a recent letter to board members, donors and alumni.
Felner is now the focus of a federal investigation into alleged misappropriation of grant money at U of L. No charges have been filed.
In his Aug. 22 letter, Ramsey said: “While we can’t talk about personnel actions, we did take steps to improve the situation. Rightfully so, we have faculty who are hurt and disappointed by events of the recent years.”
But e-mails that Ramsey and U of L Provost Shirley Willihnganz sent as recently as June to Felner praise him for his work, according to records obtained from the school by The Courier-Journal.
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