 He presided over a new phase of work by the university's fundraising trust, pioneering an annual telethon, a scheme for regular donors, and the boosting of "access scholarships" for those who could not otherwise afford to go to university.According to one newspaper profile, Prondzynski was liked by colleagues at DCU, even when there were disagreements.However, while corporate matters rather than personal, there was some controversy around three employment law cases at DCU during his tenure.