Kentucky: Former U of L dean under investigation

by E Wayne Ross on June 24, 2008

Herald-Leader: Former U of L dean under investigation
The Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. —
The man picked to lead the University of Wisconsin-Parkside faces an uncertain future amid a criminal investigation at the University of Louisville, where he was a dean.

Robert Felner is dean of the university’s College of Education and Human Development. He alerted UW System President Kevin Reilly on Sunday that his college was under investigation.

UW System spokesman David Giroux says the system is trying to gather more information and determine what implications the investigation might have for Felner’s job in Wisconsin.

David Huber, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, confirmed last week that federal law enforcement agencies and his office were investigating the university but did not mention Felner’s college.