Minnesota University Reaches Accord in Anti-Semitism Suit
St. Cloud State University agreed Tuesday to pay nearly $1 million over the next five years to settle allegations of anti-Semitism among administrators and professors.
Three faculty members who sued a year ago -- Arie Zmora, Laurinda Stryker and Geoffrey Tabakin -- will receive $314,678, while other faculty members who filed discrimination or retaliation complaints will share $50,000.
The lawsuit alleged that department administrators disparaged classes taught by Jewish professors to persuade students not to take the courses. The lawsuit also said that Jewish faculty members were paid less, denied promotions and not given full credit for their teaching experience.
Under the proposed settlement, which still requires approval from a federal judge, the university also agreed to create a Jewish Studies and Resources Center and hire a coordinator who will also teach classes. The center will be funded for at least five years at about $125,000 a year.
The university did not admit to any wrongdoing.
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