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Ohio State Faculty Criticize New Free Speech Policy and Reporting System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But some faculty have viewed the mechanism as being open to dubious claims. “If Eveland worried that the policy may lead to challenging students’ opinions for educational purposes being misconstrued as censorship. However, a policy can’t change that, Eveland said.

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It was NEVER about Deion: HBCU Realities VS. Perceptions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the last few days, we have seen countless opinions internal and external to the HBCU community regarding the exit of Coach Prime [Deion Sanders] from Jackson State University. There have been many opinions flying across Twitter, Facebook, and even national news stations like CNN. Many will say HBCUs don’t have the profile….HBCUs

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Report: Young Black Voters Skeptical About Digital Messaging and Negative Campaign Ads

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This research sheds light on how students at HBCUs form their political opinions, how they vote, and how they feel about political messaging,” said report co-author Dr. Rebecca Entress. “HBCUs have shaped elections and the entire political landscape but are often ignored by researchers.

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New Jersey Senate Sends K-12 Media Literacy Bill to Governor's Desk

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It requires that schools teach students about the research process and how information is created and produced, the difference between facts, points of view, and opinions, and the ethical production of information. Bill S588 received bipartisan support and passed today by a 36-0 vote.

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Report: Significant Amount of Faculty Today Self-Censor Due to Fears of Reprisal

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the current day, a survey – sponsored by FIRE and administered by Social Science Research Services – asked nearly 1,500 university faculty about their views on campus civil liberties and found that faculty today are more afraid. And 42% of untenured faculty reported censoring themselves, compared with 31% of tenured faculty.

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Temple University President Resigns, Ending Short Tenure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Faculty were also concerned about Wingard’s views on higher ed, including questioning its value and adopting technology, taking students out of classrooms, Scherer said. “At

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Almost nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their views – survey

The Guardian Higher Education

Concerns that ‘cancel culture’ is blighting universities appear unfounded, according to OfS report Nearly nine in 10 students in England feel free to express their opinions and beliefs, according to a government-backed survey that contrasts with claims of widespread “cancel culture” on campuses. Continue reading.