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Community college professors allege new diversity policies infringe on academic freedom

Bill Blanken, a chemistry professor at Reedley College, said a new diversity and equity policy in California’s community colleges amounts to a “loyalty oath” and “compelled speech” that runs afoul of free speech and academic freedom.&nbsp; Blanken, along with five other tenured professors in State Center Community College District, are challenging new California Community College diversity policies that change the way employees are evaluated.. <span class="read-more"><a href="https://edsource.org/2023/community-college-professors-allege-new-diversity-policies-infringe-on-academic-freedom/699920">read more</a></span> ....

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