Romkes v. University of Kansas

McAnany, J.:

Dr. Albert Romkes, an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas School of Engineering, challenged the University of Kansas’ (University) decision to deny him tenure. He brought this action for judicial review in the district court and asked the court to overturn the University’s decision. The district court denied relief, and Romkes brought this appeal.

As the reader will soon learn, at the focus of this case is the notion of a “principal investigator.” This principal investigator concept relates to the requirement set forth in the Faculty Senate…