Yale University dean June Chu posted Yelp reviews of restaurants and establishments in New Haven, Connecticut that referred to people as 'white trash' and 'low class folks'

A Yale University dean has been placed on leave over offensive reviews she made on Yelp that referred to people as 'white trash' and 'low class folk'.

Pierson College dean June Chu issued a public apology on Saturday after reviews from her personal Yelp account were uncovered by angry students and began circulating at the Ivy League school.

Stephen Davis, the head of Pierson College, sent an email on Thursday informing members of the residential college that Chu had been placed on leave after he discovered there were numerous offensive reviews, not the two he had been led to believe existed.

Davis says the reviews contained 'inappropriate and unacceptable language pertaining to race and class' that was 'deeply harmful to the community fabric.'

It was earlier revealed that Chu posted at least 10 reviews of restaurants and establishments in New Haven, Connecticut from her personal account in the past few years.

The reviews, which were obtained by the Yale Daily News, were slammed as demeaning, offensive and elitist.

'To put it quite simply: If you are white trash, this is the perfect night out for you!' Chu wrote in a review of a Japanese restaurant.

The reviews, which were obtained by the Yale Daily News, have been slammed as demeaning, offensive and elitist

June Chu posted at least 10 reviews of restaurants and establishments in New Haven, Connecticut from her personal account in the past few years

Chu also gave a scathing review of a New Haven cinema and a gym that she frequented

'This establishment is definitely not authentic by any stretch of of the imagination and perfect for low class folks who believe this is a real night out.

'Over salted and greasy food. Side note: employees are Chinese, not Japanese,' Chu, who identifies as Chinese American, added.

In another restaurant review, Chu wrote: 'I guess if you were a white person who has no clue what mochi is, this would be fine for you.'

Chu also gave a scathing review of a New Haven cinema saying the staff were 'barely educated morons trying to manage snack orders for the obese and also try to add $7 plus $7.'

In a review of a local gym, Chu called an employee 'the rudest person and just full of attitude'. She added: 'Seriously I don't care if you would 'lose your job' (I am sure McDonald's would hire you).'

The social psychologist issued an apology and deleted her Yelp account after the reviews drew backlash and started circulating among angry Yale students

The social psychologist - who once said she valued 'views on diversity, equity, partnerships, and academic success' - issued an apology and deleted her Yelp account after the reviews drew backlash and started circulating among Yale students.

'I have learned a lot this semester about the power of words and about the accountability that we owe one another,' Chu wrote.

'My remarks were wrong.'

'There are no two ways about it. Not only were they insensitive in matters related to class and race; they demean the values to which I hold myself and which I offer as a member of this community.'

Chu's Yale biography notes: 'She has sought to help students not only succeed academically but to support their holistic academic experience and multifaceted identities.'