MADISON, Wis. — A year after he was demoted for misspending, a former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean has kept a job as a professor but still owes the university $117,000, according to school officials.
UW-Whitewater released a letter on Monday showing it has renewed its order that Howard Ross reimburse the school for money misspent on travel, technology, personal cell phone use and other items over several years.
Ross’ lawyer said that the claims are false and he will fight any attempt to collect the money. He said that the letter is retaliation for a racial discrimination complaint Ross, who is black, filed against the university.