An unscientific faculty survey at Texas Tech found that half of respondents altered course content on race and sex without explicit requests. The changes followed new state policies on teaching these topics. Results suggest self-censorship among instructors in higher education.
Key Points
- Unscientific survey indicates faculty self-censorship at Texas Tech
- Alterations occurred amid policies restricting race and sex instruction
- Findings point to shifts in university teaching practices
Implications for Educational Freedom
These policies illustrate government overreach in higher education that undermines academic freedom and open inquiry.
Source: Half of Surveyed Faculty at Texas Tech Say They Altered Course Content Without Being Asked To
