April 27, 2021
Linfield fires professor who alleged antisemitism and mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations
Linfield University has fired Dr. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, a tenured English professor and faculty member of the Board of Trustees who recently alleged he had experienced antisemitism from the president and board chair in the process of reporting sexual misconduct allegations against trustees to the board.
Linfield University told the News-Register the termination, made Tuesday afternoon, was for cause, claiming he has “engaged in conduct that is harmful to the university”; intentionally violated instructions to preserve the attorney-client privilege with respect to information that was entrusted to him in a position of trust and confidence; deliberately circulated false statements about the university, its employees and its board; refused to comply with university policies and, “in doing so, has been insubordinate and interfered with the university’s administration of its responsibilities.”