Kelly had been at the helm of the university’s humanities school.

FIRE reports.

Seattle University Dean’s ‘Administrative Leave’ May Extend to Faculty Role

FIRE recently learned that a Seattle University dean has been placed on leave following reports that she recommended black civil rights activist Dick Gregory’s autobiography, Nigger, by name to a student. Now, FIRE has learned that she may be on leave not only in her capacity as an administrator, but as a faculty member as well. If true, this would raise serious concerns for academic freedom at the private Catholic university that promises that right, along with freedom of expression, to its academic community.

When asked if Jodi Kelly was still teaching, a Seattle University spokesperson told FIRE, “Well, no. She’s on administrative leave. She’s not on campus.”