Faculty Walk Out Over Returning Administrator | Bakersfield News

Faculty at Madera College staged a walkout, calling in sick to protest the return of administrator Cory Burkarth—once suspended after dressing as a disgruntled professor in a Halloween costume that sparked outrage and a formal complaint. Now back on campus, Burkarth’s return has triggered widespread unease, with over twenty tenured professors skipping work, citing safety concerns and feeling blindsided—especially as they were scheduled for critical equity training. The investigation remains sealed, and the professor who filed the complaint is appealing the outcome, with a board decision looming in September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9d0aa4c0a23eac6d