UW-Eau Claire faculty member removed from role after election-related incident
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WFRV) – A University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire faculty member has been removed from their position as department chair following an incident on campus Tuesday.
The faculty member, who is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, was the subject of a complaint filed by students involved in distributing information about the spring election.
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The University of Wisconsin system is conducting the investigation. Interim Provost Michael Carney expressed concern over the disruption of students' peaceful efforts to share election information, reaffirming the university's commitment to supporting free speech and civil dialogue on campus.
No further details were provided.
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