We've experienced a similar path re: freedom of speech and diversity -- and one that gained national attention:
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/05/21/maricopa http://www.thefire.org/cases/glendale-community-college-professor-sanctioned-for-sending-e-mail/ On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Talman, Martha <[email protected]> wrote: > We do not have a zero-tolerance policy, and there’s a specific reason > why we don’t. Our administration has taken the stance that we are an > open-access educational institution, and, as such, should be educating > people. Many universities’ equity and equality policies are on the cutting > edge of social structures, and even bump up against First Amendment rights > at times. Since many “–isms” arise from unconscious behavior, working to > improve individuals’ understanding of themselves, society, and equality > issues is often a better choice for us. In fact, we’ve seen enormous > personal change in several instances with training and education aimed at > reaching our goal of a color-, culture-, ability-, age-, and gender-blind > community. While of course we have the responsibility to maintain a safe > and non-discriminatory education and work environment for everyone, we > understand that individuals have different rates of growth, acceptance, and > change and seek to maintain a balance. That perspective doesn’t excuse or > condone unacceptable behavior, but it offers the opportunity to frame it as > a learning opportunity. > > > > Of course, we don’t prohibit severe sanctions for a first violation. There > certainly could be instances of speech or behavior egregious enough to > merit suspension, dismissal, or termination, and those would be dealt with > using current student and employee disciplinary processes. > > > > Sorry to go all philosophical on you. > > > > Martha > > > > *From:* [email protected] [mailto: > [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Aquino, > Kristine N. > *Sent:* Monday, October 06, 2014 11:34 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [acupa-l] Zero-Tolerance for Inappropriate Behaviors > > > > Hello ACUPA members, > > I received a question from a member of the Diversity Council here at the > University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. 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