Perkins puts KU Athletics employee on leave

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Kansas Athletics announced yesterday that Rodney Jones, the associate director of the Williams Education Fund, has been placed on administrative leave by Athletics Director Lew Perkins.

As the associate director of the Williams Education Fund, Jones was responsible for overseeing fundraising efforts and relations between Kansas Athletics and donors. The Williams Education Fund is comprised of more than 5,000 members who contribute more than $8 million annually.

Jim Marchiony, a spokesman for the department, would not comment on whether Jones would be taken off administrative leave. He said others within the department would be stepping in immediately to fulfill Jones’ responsibilities.

“Fundraising is a year long job, so there is never an off month,” Marchiony said.

With the NCAA tournament approaching and a continual effort to build and fund the Gridiron Club, Marchiony said there would be no shortage of duties.

Marchiony said he would not comment on Jones’ work performance.

Jones has worked for Kansas Athletics since 1997 and was a box office manager before his position with the Williams Education Fund.

— Edited by Kirsten Hudson

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