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.
The University of Texas' vague new "balance" rules could leave professors guessing - and students less prepared for civic life, Alison Kafer writes.
The new policy has raised concerns among academic freedom advocates who worry it restricts faculty's ability to respond to ...
The University of Texas System Board of Regents passed a policy Thursday that will limit how and when "controversial topics" can be taught.
The UT Board of Regents approved a new initiative to limit classroom discussion of “controversial topics” on Thursday.
The policy states faculty should "ensure a broad and balanced approach" to teaching controversial and contested issues. But the policy does not define controversial.
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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 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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