An Iowa State University instructor’s syllabus warned students that if they disagreed with her on abortion, BLM or gay marriage. The instructor, Chloe Clark told her students that they would be thrown out of class if they oppose anything she is for. That list is very long.
One of her students complained to the officials at Iowa State University. After conducting an investigation, the university declared that the instructor had tried to violate the constitutional rights of her students. To remain on the job, she must attend and complete lessons on the constitution.
Clark wrote:
“Any instances of othering that you participate in intentionally (racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, sorophobia, transphobia, classism, mocking of mental health issues, body shaming, etc.) in class are grounds for dismissal from the classroom.”
“The same goes for any papers/projects, you cannot choose any topic that takes at its base that one side doesn’t deserve the same basic human rights as you do (i.e. no arguments against gay marriage, abortion, Black Lives Matter, etc.)”
The university statement:
“Iowa State is firmly committed to protecting the First Amendment rights of its students, faculty, and staff. With respect to student expression in the classroom, including the completion of assignments, the university does not take disciplinary action against students based on the content or viewpoints expressed in their speech.”
The university is having her take constitution classes after it became apparent that free speech had become dead and buried by the nutty professor. You have to wonder what she would have to say if someone tried to abridge her right to free speech,
“While it’s good that the university reiterated its support for the First Amendment rights of its students, it is alarming that a faculty member would think openly declaring her intent to silence dissent is in line with the practice of education or the Constitution,” Brown said.