Tag Archives: firing

AAUP Unit Slams U. of Colorado Over Firings of 2 Controversial Faculty Members

The Chronicle: AAUP Unit Slams U. of Colorado Over Firings of 2 Controversial Faculty Members

The University of Colorado has been accused by that state’s affiliate of the American Association of University Professors of numerous violations of academic freedom and due process in its dismissals of two faculty members: Ward Churchill, a leftist ethnic-studies professor fired for alleged academic misconduct in the midst of a media firestorm over remarks he had made about the September 11 terrorist attacks; and Phil Mitchell, an adjunct history instructor whose contract was not renewed after he complained that his academic department was trying to oust him for his conservative views.

Prof Fired for Depositing Student Payments in His Account

News-Press: FGCU professor’s second penalty is firing
Deposited school’s checks, FGCU says

The same FGCU associate professor suspended for touching a mannequin in a sexual manner has been fired for depositing university checks into his personal bank account.

David Lounsbury, 56, was terminated July 14 after an internal audit found he collected cash and checks worth $15,210.

Lounsbury is accused of asking students to issue checks directly to him, or pay in cash, instead of FGCU for an interview and interrogation course.