Another lawsuit for LCC.   
Hard to see how student money could not be involved, as this is a community college.  Wonder what will happen when FAFSA/OIG gets involved (again)?

ANY employee has the right to report what they believe is a violation, without being reprimanded and/or fired.  Employees may "file complaints that they believe reasonably evidence a violation of a law, rule or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; an abuse of authority; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.”       “A federal agency violates the Whistleblower Protection Act if agency authorities take (or threaten to take) retaliatory personnel action against any employee … because of disclosure of information by that employee or applicant.”
Public  Law  101-12 (1989).     
 
The investigation is not up to the employee,  or the employer.    It is up to the Federal Government.   
Anyone agencywho takes federal money  has to follow federal law.

Best of luck to you Sir!