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We invite white folks at Mesa Community College to join us in this months [sic] honest discussion as we explore the concept of whiteness through the lens of educationg, [sic], reads an invitation on MCC s Intranet, a network for district faculty and staff. We would like to have a conversation with faculty and staff on how they endeavor to build a diverse learning environment in their classrooms. We will be having a supportive dialogue around challenges and practices that we can use to support our students of color.
Three teachers representing life sciences, political sciences, and dance will help lead the discussion, scheduled on Google Meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. this morning. Neither the public nor students are invited, nor will a copy of the video meeting be made public.
Community College Picks Next President
Bucks County Community College has named its next president.
Dr. Felicia L. Ganther will replace current community college President Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt come July 1 when she retires.
Ganther, a native of Los Angeles who has a doctorate degree in community resources and development from Arizona State University and a law degree from University of Illinois at Chicago’s John Marshall Law School, was selected unanimously by the Bucks County Community College Board of Trustees.
“Dr. Ganther has a remarkable record of accomplishments, both as an educator, administrator, and as a strong advocate for students. She has extensive experience in crisis management, retention initiatives, student life, strategic planning and academic quality improvement,” according to a statement from the trustees
Arizona Community College District Pays $155K to Prof Attacked over Islamic Terrorism Quiz Questions
16 Apr 2021
The Maricopa County Community College District is paying a $155,000 settlement to Scottsdale Community College (SCC) professor Nicholas Damask, whose quiz questions about terrorism offended Muslims.
In return, professor Damask has agreed not to pursue a lawsuit or other claims against district personnel, according to a report by the
Phoenix New Times. The district has also pledged to strengthen its commitment to academic freedom.
The predicament began last May, after one of Damask’s students, Mohamed Sabra, became offended over the professor’s quiz questions.
One of the quiz questions read, “Who do terrorists strive to emulate?” The correct answer on the quiz was the founder of Islam, Muhammad.
A Scottsdale Community College professor who was accused of teaching material that condemned Islam will receive $155,000 after reaching a settlement with the Maricopa Community College District.
Professor Nicholas Damask sent the district a notice of claim in October after a lawsuit against him and the college was dismissed. The claim says the professor s reputation, as well as his and his family s safety, was jeopardized when the district failed to publicly defend his academic freedom.
Damask s attorney said the professor tried to resolve the issue with the district without filing a notice of claim. In those unsuccessful efforts, he asked the district for $250,000, which his attorney said is about half of what comparable defamation claims have earned. Damask also tried getting an additional $3,500 for attorney fees.