UCF fires professor at center of controversial tweets for classroom misconductâ
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LAKE MARY, Fla. - The University of Central Florida on Friday announced that a professor who drew national attention last summer for controversial tweets has been fired, accused of classroom misconduct.
Dr. Charles Negy, an associate professor of psychology, was notified by the university on Jan. 13 of its intent to terminate him following a lengthy probe into claims he created a hostile learning environment for students through discriminatory harassment and deterred students from filing complaints about him.
Additionally, Negy is accused of providing false information during the school s investigation and for failing to report that a student disclosed to him that she had been sexually assaulted. The alleged assault is said to have been reported to Negy in 2014.
UCF gives notice of intent to terminate to longtime professor
UCF plans to terminate professor after investigation
UCF plans to fire a psychology professor. The university claims Dr. Charles Negy engaged in unprofessional conduct in class. Negy can still challenge the termination.
Orlando, FL(FOX 35 Orlando) - The University of Central Florida has given a longtime professor a notice of intent for termination after a lengthy investigation.
It involves claims of unprofessional conduct in the classroom by a psychology professor, Dr. Charles Negy. It has nothing to do with controversial tweets he made over the summer the university said.
Many students are relieved.