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There's been a lot of discussion about Dan Patrick's proposal to end tenure.
2 points:
1. I disagree with this idea. When tenure is gone conservatives will be the first ones out the door.
2. UT has implemented a lef wing "woke" political litmus test for promotion.
So....
There's been a lot of discussion about Dan Patrick's proposal to end tenure.
2 points:
1. I disagree with this idea. When tenure is gone conservatives will be the first ones out the door.
2. UT has implemented a lef wing "woke" political litmus test for promotion.
So....
https://twitter.com/DanPatrick/status/1494774375219933192
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While I think ending tenure is a very bad idea, I am also stunned at the fact that UT, which is a public University, has implemented a left wing political litmust test for promotion and advancement.
This is a blatant 1st amendment violation....
While I think ending tenure is a very bad idea, I am also stunned at the fact that UT, which is a public University, has implemented a left wing political litmust test for promotion and advancement.
This is a blatant 1st amendment violation....
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Richard Lowry, a Professor in the department of finance at UT argues that the DEI policy (diversity equity, and inclusion) passed by the UT is a violation of academic freedom.
Even a cursory reading of thebpolicy demonstrates thst professor Lowery is correct
Richard Lowry, a Professor in the department of finance at UT argues that the DEI policy (diversity equity, and inclusion) passed by the UT is a violation of academic freedom.
Even a cursory reading of thebpolicy demonstrates thst professor Lowery is correct
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The policy states that contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will be considered in promotion decisions. This includes tenure decisions.
That means only people who contribute to "woke" DEI initiatives will likely get tenure.
(Source: nas.org/storage/app/me…)
The policy states that contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will be considered in promotion decisions. This includes tenure decisions.
That means only people who contribute to "woke" DEI initiatives will likely get tenure.
(Source: nas.org/storage/app/me…)
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So what is happening here os that Dan Patrick is proposing a solution (a bad one I think) to a very serious problem.
I do not think we should end tenure.
I absolutely think the Texas Government should immediately do two things:
So what is happening here os that Dan Patrick is proposing a solution (a bad one I think) to a very serious problem.
I do not think we should end tenure.
I absolutely think the Texas Government should immediately do two things:
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1. They should bring a suit on behalf of every person who got oassed over for promotion because of this policy..
2. They should immediately get a court order to end the policy.
These things ought to happen immediately.
1. They should bring a suit on behalf of every person who got oassed over for promotion because of this policy..
2. They should immediately get a court order to end the policy.
These things ought to happen immediately.
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I am tagging @TheFIREorg here. They are the best at this sort of thing. But this is outrageous.
I realize universities are not k-12, and Universities have more freedom thst k-12. This is as it should be.
However political litmus tests are not acceptable.
I am tagging @TheFIREorg here. They are the best at this sort of thing. But this is outrageous.
I realize universities are not k-12, and Universities have more freedom thst k-12. This is as it should be.
However political litmus tests are not acceptable.
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Please RT to raise awareness.
Thank you.
Please RT to raise awareness.
Thank you.
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