DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Wayne State University has placed its athletic director on leave.

Rob Fournier has served in the role since September 2000. The department did not release a reason for the leave.

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Athletic Department chief of staff Erika Wallace will take over the role for the time being. The department issued an email and said employees should not contact Fournier.

A reason for the leave has not been released.

In Fournier’s tenure, Wayne State teams have won 41 conference championships, 17 conference tournament championships, and 51 conference coach-of-the-year honors.