2008 Woodie Awards
Le Beau will not seek reinstatement as dean
Emily Iorg
Issue date: 12/5/05 Section: News
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Le Beau spoke about his decision.
"I am comfortable with my decision," Le Beau said. "I think it is in the best interest of the college as well as my best interest. I am anxious to put all of this behind me and look to the future."
Le Beau had been on administrative leave since June, following the discovery of plagiarized material in a 2003 commencement speech.
Lehmkuhle appointed Dr. Charles Wurrey as interim dean during the transition period. At the time Lehmkuhle spoke highly of Wurrey and his accomplishments as a teacher, administrator and researcher at UMKC since 1974.
When asked if would be interested in staying on as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Wurrey said yes.
The UMKC Faculty Senate was responsible for exploring the plagiarism allegations and seeing if there were other instances of plagiarism in Le Beau's work.
UMKC Public Relations Director John Allen commented in September on the process. "In December, a final report will be presented to Dr. Lehmkuhle," Allen said. "Dr. Lehmkuhle will share this report with incoming Chancellor Guy Bailey and the Provost to determine next steps regarding the leadership of the College of Arts and Sciences" ["Plagiarism? Faculty Senate to investigate Le Beau," University News, 9/6/05].
Lehmkuhle spoke about Le Beau at the Nov. 15 Arts and Sciences Student Council meeting.
"We do know there's a fair amount of a speech...used by Bryan Le Beau that wasn't referenced. That's a fact," Lehmkuhle said. "I felt committed that I had to let some time pass and look at it."
When asked whether he will continue teaching at UMKC, Le Beau said, "I plan on being around after the holidays."
eiorg@unews.com
