ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The former education department chair at St. Charles Community College has been cleared of wrongdoing more than a year after being charged with tampering with files containing personal student information.
Dr. Nicole Nunn-Faron had been facing one charge of tampering with computer data in St. Charles County Circuit Court. On Wednesday, Nunn-Faron’s attorney released a statement saying the case had been dismissed with prejudice.
“With prejudice” means the case is permanently closed and can never be refiled in court.
Nunn-Faron, who lost her job as Dean of the College of Education at Harris-Stowe State University in 2024 because of the allegations, alleges she and seven other women were victims of retaliation by St. Charles Community College for filing a lawsuit against the college for racial and gender discrimination.
Since losing her job in 2024, Nunn-Faron applied for hundreds of other jobs to no avail and says the ordeal effectively ended her professional career. She sees the dismissal as a vindication.
“”This dismissal is more than a legal victory. It is the first step toward reclaiming my life and the professional reputation that I built over decades,” Nunn-Faron said. “Myself and many others spoke out against wrongdoing, and in return, my career was systematically targeted. The timeline of events shows a clear act of retaliation designed to silence us. Part of rebuilding my life will be advocating for other whistleblowers and for meaningful education reform to protect those who are targeted for speaking the truth.”