Sounds like most of the HR department needs to be sacked and that they need to start over. Probably a few other execs need to get some help finding the door, as well. Tulane isn't so far down the street that they should have had any trouble vetting her.
Surprise, surprise. I guessed right - an affirmative action hire. a master's degree from Hebrew University in Jerusalem
To quote from the movie Cabaret, "She doesn't look Jewish to me".
Yea, I figured there was a reason for her rapid advancement. Smart, educated blacks folks are heavily sought after and have the pick of jobs.
HR Departments are where they dump most of the “Affirmative Action” hires.