Sixth faculty member at UTHSC resigns over fellow professor
A sixth faculty member in the occupational therapy department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has resigned. (Courtesy UTHSC)
A sixth faculty member in the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s occupational therapy department has resigned over allegations that officials failed to address a colleague accused of verbally abusing students, multiple sources said Tuesday, March 24.
With the resignation of Lee Williams, who told his students about his decision Tuesday morning, the sole full-time faculty member left in the department is Pamela Lewis-Kipkulei, the instructor accused of mistreating her students.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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