DE PERE (NBC 26) -- Fr. Jay Fostner's position at St. Norbert College is being eliminated, according to an email sent to college faculty and staff.
In the email, college president Brian Bruess states the elimination of Fostner's position is part of a reorganization of the division of Mission and Student Affairs. Fr. Fostner has held the position for the past nine years, the email says.
"I would like to recognize Fr. Jay for his 21 years of service to the College," the email states. "Under his leadership, the College has seen many improvements integrating mission into our facilities through art, reflection spaces, and expressions of Norbertine heritage; enhancements to the Center for Norbertine Studies, the Norman Miller Center for Peace, Justice and Public Understanding, and the Sturzl Center for Community Service and Learning; re-articulations of our mission statement; integration of mission and heritage into College hiring practices; the growth of many Student Affairs departments; and dramatic improvements to our residence halls."
According to previous reports, Fostner has been on sabbatical for the past year, and some students claimed that he allegedly mishandled sexual assault complaints on campus. However, campus leaders say an investigation found no indication of mishandling or attempted cover up.
