Comments on: Robert Felner, the University of Louisville, Open Records Requests Galore – an Interesting Look at the Situation http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/ an informed, savvy take on media & politics in Kentucky Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:37:55 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Another Bobby Felner Survivor http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-13926 Another Bobby Felner Survivor Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:07:48 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-13926 Posts 3-6 mention sexual harassment lawsuits. There was at least one filed against RF by an ex-employee of the University of Rhode Island, which apparently was settled out of court. I know because an attorney representing RF & URI contacted me about it several years ago. Posts 3-6 mention sexual harassment lawsuits. There was at least one filed against RF by an ex-employee of the University of Rhode Island, which apparently was settled out of court. I know because an attorney representing RF & URI contacted me about it several years ago.

]]> By: ex-admin http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11933 ex-admin Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:08:20 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11933 Thank you for helping to get this information out. You are correct in assuming that there is more. As the saying goes, this is just the "tip..." Thank you for helping to get this information out. You are correct in assuming that there is more. As the saying goes, this is just the “tip…”

]]> By: emily http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11432 emily Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:48:58 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11432 I saved the email I sent to Wilinghantz (grievance item #12 above) in June 2005. Perhaps now I can finally delete it. I did discard her response to me shortly after receiving it when I learned that he had been given a nice raise! It's even more discouraging now that I know my email was only one of many - and it still didn't make a difference. What distresses me even after all this time is the human cost - that so many fine people were hurt by this one individual. It is sad for the university and most especially for CEHD. I saved the email I sent to Wilinghantz (grievance item #12 above) in June 2005. Perhaps now I can finally delete it. I did discard her response to me shortly after receiving it when I learned that he had been given a nice raise! It’s even more discouraging now that I know my email was only one of many – and it still didn’t make a difference. What distresses me even after all this time is the human cost – that so many fine people were hurt by this one individual. It is sad for the university and most especially for CEHD.

]]> By: sallymae443 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11347 sallymae443 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:40:57 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11347 You know the old saying One Bad Apple- well that is "bunk." Yes Felner was a jerk and the University was remiss in not handling the situation in an efficient and professional manner, but I am proud to be a student at U of L and will be proud to have a degree from there. The majority of the professors and instructors there are excellent, caring individuals who provide the highest level of instruction. The individuals in question whom RF put into power rarely even teach classes according to the schedule of classes. I appreciate those who are teaching and doing their job and I'll be proud of a degree from there as well! You know the old saying One Bad Apple- well that is “bunk.” Yes Felner was a jerk and the University was remiss in not handling the situation in an efficient and professional manner, but I am proud to be a student at U of L and will be proud to have a degree from there. The majority of the professors and instructors there are excellent, caring individuals who provide the highest level of instruction. The individuals in question whom RF put into power rarely even teach classes according to the schedule of classes.

I appreciate those who are teaching and doing their job and I’ll be proud of a degree from there as well!

]]> By: Whatashame http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11326 Whatashame Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:58:46 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11326 What a shame!!! Who would appreciate a degree from this college anymore? What a shame!!! Who would appreciate a degree from this college anymore?

]]> By: jake http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11322 jake Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:24:21 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11322 Readers of this post and comment thread may be interested in reading our <a href="http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/16/wow-uofl-president-praises-robert-felner-again/" rel="nofollow">latest Felner-UofL story</a> Readers of this post and comment thread may be interested in reading our latest Felner-UofL story

]]> By: sallymae443 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11321 sallymae443 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:23:05 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11321 Thanks for bringing all this information to the public eye. I believe that the University needs to step up and finally agree that RF pulled the wool over their eyes, that Provost Willihnganz was remiss in her handling of the complaints and grievances filed by individuals, and that those individuals who are currently in positions of power in the CEHD(Chairs:Ronau, Karp, Stringfield, Kolander)- as assigned by RF should be required to step down or be dismissed. I have read your page and this information with great interest and thank you for bringing it to the public's attention. I know many individuals who work in the CEHD and many fellow students in the CEHD programs and can state with certainty that the anonymity that has been questioned by others in these comment sections, was necessary due to the vindictive nature of RH, Karen Karp, Robert Ronau, and others in the department. Their retaliatory behaviors would not stop with staff, but continued with students, thus no wonder individuals did not want to include their real names! Thanks for bringing all this information to the public eye. I believe that the University needs to step up and finally agree that RF pulled the wool over their eyes, that Provost Willihnganz was remiss in her handling of the complaints and grievances filed by individuals, and that those individuals who are currently in positions of power in the CEHD(Chairs:Ronau, Karp, Stringfield, Kolander)- as assigned by RF should be required to step down or be dismissed. I have read your page and this information with great interest and thank you for bringing it to the public’s attention. I know many individuals who work in the CEHD and many fellow students in the CEHD programs and can state with certainty that the anonymity that has been questioned by others in these comment sections, was necessary due to the vindictive nature of RH, Karen Karp, Robert Ronau, and others in the department. Their retaliatory behaviors would not stop with staff, but continued with students, thus no wonder individuals did not want to include their real names!

]]> By: Deeplyhurt http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-2/#comment-11320 Deeplyhurt Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:09:23 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11320 Just Saying, It seems that you were never treated by Bob, Karen, and Sam. Without their support, Felner would have gone a long time ago. They were the leaders to go to the Provost and plead to raise his salaries and keep him. They were the one who enabled him. They were the one who had infamous shirt with a logo, Who Got Felner, We Do? They even had social parties on the week-ends to enjoy the pain of others. Many times, they were more cruel, than Felner himself. Be honest, you could trust Felner, but these people could never be trusted. They never fought for the faculty, but just sang Felner's praises. Now some of them are claiming, they were also mistreated by Felner. Well, why did they not resign from their positions of power while some others did? They are not that innocent what they are telling the others now. Just Saying,
It seems that you were never treated by Bob, Karen, and Sam. Without their support, Felner would have gone a long time ago. They were the leaders to go to the Provost and plead to raise his salaries and keep him. They were the one who enabled him. They were the one who had infamous shirt with a logo, Who Got Felner, We Do? They even had social parties on the week-ends to enjoy the pain of others.
Many times, they were more cruel, than Felner himself. Be honest, you could trust Felner, but these people could never be trusted.
They never fought for the faculty, but just sang Felner’s praises. Now some of them are claiming, they were also mistreated by Felner. Well, why did they not resign from their positions of power while some others did? They are not that innocent what they are telling the others now.

]]> By: ed http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-11317 ed Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:06:52 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11317 Maybe they won't be allowed to continue. I don't know the people at U of L...I'm nowhere near Kentucky. I'd like to believe that once the investigation is over and the truth comes out, U of L will clean house of Felner cronies. In a postion of authority there, I might do the same...stay somewhat quiet now, and wait to see everything uncovered by the Feds before taking any internal action. It's just a thought. Again....don't know the players. Just Felner. He's like a cancer wherever he goes. Maybe they won’t be allowed to continue. I don’t know the people at U of L…I’m nowhere near Kentucky. I’d like to believe that once the investigation is over and the truth comes out, U of L will clean house of Felner cronies. In a postion of authority there, I might do the same…stay somewhat quiet now, and wait to see everything uncovered by the Feds before taking any internal action. It’s just a thought.

Again….don’t know the players. Just Felner. He’s like a cancer wherever he goes.

]]> By: Sadly http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/comment-page-1/#comment-11308 Sadly Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:37:21 +0000 http://pageonekentucky.com/2008/07/14/robert-felner-the-university-of-louisville-open-records-requests-galore-an-interesting-look-at-the-situation/#comment-11308 I don't think it was the money Ed, I think it was the power that they were given. If you look at the actions by leadership....especially Karen Karp's micromanagement that effected everything that was done in the CEHD ....she was Felner's hip...and it was very difficult for those who were not in her "group". The fact that she had folks report to her what was said by certain people, so she could retailate against them and then get Felner to support her... is mind blogging. It is apparent that she knows very little about being a CHAIR.....which should be to support all faculty in their department. Please remember that the current leadership was developed by Felner....they were his enforcers.... So why are they allowed to continue?????? I don’t think it was the money Ed, I think it was the power that they were given. If you look at the actions by leadership….especially Karen Karp’s micromanagement that effected everything that was done in the CEHD ….she was Felner’s hip…and it was very difficult for those who were not in her “group”. The fact that she had folks report to her what was said by certain people, so she could retailate against them and then get Felner to support her… is mind blogging. It is apparent that she knows very little about being a CHAIR…..which should be to support all faculty in their department.
Please remember that the current leadership was developed by Felner….they were his enforcers….
So why are they allowed to continue??????

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