"After a confusing week, Texas Tech University officials offered the first written clarification on new university policies that prohibit faculty members from speaking or teaching about transgender identity. On Sunday, the provost's office posted a lengthy frequently asked questions page that, among other things, addressed the definition of "noncompliant language," explained how the new policies impact research and answered whether faculty can write on their syllabi that they are an ally to transgender people."
"Faculty have not been told why the information was removed, and health-care instructors are concerned students will not be trained in care for transgender patients, as required by certification exams. A university spokesperson did not respond to Inside Higher Ed's questions on the matter. Some faculty suspect that Brandon Creighton, who was officially named the Texas Tech system's next chancellor on Tuesday, may have orchestrated the removal of the FAQ."
Texas Tech officials posted the first written clarification of new policies that prohibit faculty from speaking or teaching about transgender identity. The provost's office published a lengthy FAQ addressing "noncompliant language," research impacts, and whether faculty may state allyship to transgender people on syllabi. The FAQ was taken down after three days with no explanation to faculty. Health-care instructors worry that students will not receive required training in care for transgender patients for certification exams. A university spokesperson did not respond to inquiries. Some faculty suspect incoming chancellor Brandon Creighton may have prompted the removal. The FAQ omitted the word "transgender" in its answers and left many questions unanswered.
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