The University of Texas System Board of Regents has approved a new policy that directs faculty to limit the discussion of “controversial topics” in their classes.
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UT System ‘Controversial Topics’ Standards: What Due Process and Academic-Freedom Guardrails Should Look Like
When schools issue new standards, due process—not politics—determines fairness. Here’s what guardrails should look ...
The new policy has raised concerns among academic freedom advocates who worry it restricts faculty's ability to respond to ...
The University of Texas' vague new "balance" rules could leave professors guessing - and students less prepared for civic life, Alison Kafer writes.
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Questions abound after University of Texas regents vote to limit ‘controversial topics’ from courses
The University of Texas Board of Regents voted Thursday to approve a proposed policy that would change the UT system's rules for faculty around teaching "controversial topics." ...
The University of Texas System Board of Regents passed a policy Thursday that will limit how and when "controversial topics" can be taught.
The system board did not specify what topics are considered controversial or elaborate on how the policy will be enforced. The language echoes similar restrictions at the Texas A&M and Texas Tech ...
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