This article appeared in the local paper today:
SOMMERSET- Christina Regan- a tenured professor of economics at Bowmore College has been fired after a months long investigation. Last March, a 20 year old female student alleged that Ms. Regan requested sexual favors in exchange for a passing grade in a course on financial economics. The student claimed that the two later met at a local motel where an inappropriate relationship occurred. Ms. Regan, 36, and a graduate of the University of Michigan's doctoral program, was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. Today's termination is a rare event among tenured faculty members at the small private college.
Geoff Cortaw, a spokesman for the college announced the move. He made clear that the firing was not in response to the initial allegation. A statement:
"We want to emphasize that our investigation exonerated Dr. Regan of any misconduct related to the original allegation made against her in March. Our investigation, however, uncovered separate issues which called into question the ability of Dr. Regan to represent the College going forward. Unfortunately, we discovered that Dr. Regan earned a B+ in real analysis."