Virginia State University

Dr. Jean R. Cobbs, a tenured full professor of sociology and social work, who was fired by the Virginia State University (VSU) administration two years ago, received a settlement of $600,000. In a complaint filed with the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Cobbs alleged she was fired for personal and political reasons that had nothing to do with her qualifications or performance. It is widely perceived on the VSU campus that Cobbs was fired because she is socially conservative and has openly supported Republican candidates for public offices. The complaint, filed by Harris Butler of Richmond, found that VSU denied Cobbs due process by not following its own internal rules regarding dismissals and by stating numerous falsehoods in her dismissal documents. (Jan-25-07) [NATIONAL REVIEW: FIRED PROFESSOR]

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