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education2 years ago

Texas A&M Settles with Dr. Kathleen McElroy for $1 Million

Texas A&M University System officials, including regents and the former president, were involved in discussions regarding the handling of a Black journalism professor's job offer after conservatives criticized her hiring. The university confirmed it would pay $1 million to Dr. Kathleen McElroy as part of a settlement agreement. The internal report contradicts the former president's claims of being unaware of the watering down of McElroy's offer. The report also reveals the unusual involvement of system-level regents and attempts to delay the announcement of McElroy's hiring. The university's reputation has been damaged, and concerns have been raised about the potential chilling effect on speech and the fostering of a fearful culture among faculty.

via KBTX|
#academic-freedom#education#employment-scandal
education2 years ago

Texas A&M President Resigns Amid Controversy Over Failed Journalism Professor Hire

Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks has resigned following controversy over the failed hiring of a journalism professor. The university had announced the hiring of Kathleen McElroy, a journalist and professor, but later changed the terms of her proposed employment. McElroy, who is Black, believes her hiring was affected by backlash due to her work on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. A state law banning such programs in public universities is set to go into effect next year. The university is launching an investigation into the failed hire, and the Faculty Senate has formed a fact-finding committee. McElroy intends to remain a professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

via CNN|
#education#faculty-senate#journalism-program
education2 years ago

Texas A&M President Resigns Amid Controversy Over Black Journalist's Hiring

Texas A&M University President Katherine Banks has resigned following controversy over the hiring of a Black journalist, Kathleen McElroy, who faced pushback due to her past work promoting diversity. McElroy, a former New York Times editor, was hired to revive the school's journalism department but encountered opposition. Banks cited negative press as a distraction in her resignation letter. The incident highlights ongoing debates around diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on college campuses, with Republican lawmakers targeting such initiatives. Critics argue that the handling of McElroy's hiring reflects political interference and threatens academic freedom.

via POLITICO|
#diversity#education#equity-and-inclusion
education2 years ago

"Texas A&M President Katherine Banks Resigns Amid Hiring Backlash"

Texas A&M University President Katherine Banks has resigned amid backlash over the hiring of a journalism professor, Kathleen McElroy. McElroy, who is black, had her original tenured position offer downgraded to a one-year job, leading to accusations of racial and gender bias. The controversy comes as some Republican lawmakers in Texas push to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at universities. Banks cited the negative press and distractions as reasons for her resignation, while McElroy expressed feeling "damaged" by the situation. This follows a trend of university leaders facing criticism and resignations over various issues.

via BBC|
#controversy#diversity#education
education2 years ago

Texas A&M President Katherine Banks Steps Down Amid Journalism Program Fallout

Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks has resigned "immediately" following controversy surrounding the appointment of Kathleen McElroy as the head of the journalism program. McElroy, a former New York Times editor, faced pushback over her work promoting diversity, including an opinion column advocating for more nonwhite faculty members. After initially being promised a five-year contract, McElroy was offered a one-year deal, which she declined. The situation led to the resignation of the dean overseeing the College of Arts and Sciences and a tense meeting between Banks and the faculty senate. Banks cited the negative attention as a distraction for the university and expressed embarrassment over how the situation was handled.

via The New York Times|
#education#journalism-program#kathleen-mcelroy
education2 years ago

Controversy Erupts at Texas A&M Over Journalism Director Appointment and Contract Changes

Kathleen McElroy, the newly appointed director of the journalism program at Texas A&M University, faced political pushback and controversy over her appointment. After being celebrated initially, McElroy, a Black woman with a background at The New York Times, was informed by the university's interim dean of liberal arts that her appointment had stirred up opposition. Within weeks, the terms of her employment were revised, offering her a one-year contract instead of the expected five-year deal. The controversy highlights the increasing influence of politics on faculty hiring decisions in universities.

via The New York Times|
#diversity#education#equity-and-inclusion