Tag: university policy
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Former Ohio University Coach Brian Smith Disputes Termination After Firing
Background: Firing of Brian Smith Ohio University announced on Wednesday that it had terminated football coach Brian Smith, citing “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.” The university did not publicly disclose specific details of the alleged misconduct, stating that the behavior violated institutional standards and policies.…
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Former Ohio University Coach Brian Smith Disputes Termination Amid Accusations of Misconduct
Overview: Ohio University Terminates Basketball Coach Brian Smith Ohio University announced the termination of basketball coach Brian Smith on Wednesday, citing allegations of serious professional misconduct and conduct that reflects unfavorably on the University. The university characterized the action as a necessary step in upholding its standards and integrity within its athletics program. The University’s…
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MMUST Disability Mainstreaming Committee Elevates Inclusion Efforts Across the University
MMUST Deepens Commitment to Inclusive Education Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is accelerating its drive toward a fully inclusive campus. Over the course of 20th and 21st November, 2025, MMUST’s Disability Mainstreaming Committee, operating under the Directorate of Students, embarked on a series of capacity-building activities designed to strengthen its ability to…
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Texas A&M Committee Finds Professor’s Firing Over Gender Identity Lesson Unjustified
Background of the Case A Texas A&M University committee has concluded that the university’s decision to terminate a professor earlier this year was unjustified in the wake of a controversy surrounding a classroom video. The clip depicted a student objecting to a children’s literature lesson that touched on gender identity, sparking a broader dispute over…
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Texas A&M Appeals Panel Rules Firing of Professor Melissa McCoul Over Gender Lesson Was Not Justified
Overview of the ruling An appeals panel at Texas A&M University has unanimously determined that the university’s decision to dismiss lecturer Melissa McCoul was not justified. The panel concluded that the firing, tied to a course that recognized more than two genders, did not meet the standards of due process or appropriate academic oversight as…
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Texas A&M Faces Scrutiny as Appeals Panel Rules Firing Over Gender Lesson Was Not Justified
Overview of the Decision An appeals panel at Texas A&M University has unanimously determined that the university’s decision to terminate a lecturer connected to a course on gender education was not justified. The panel’s finding, which emphasizes due process and academic freedom, could have wide implications for faculty oversight and how sensitive, evolving topics are…
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Texas A&M Panel Rules Firing Over Gender Lesson Unjust
Summary of the Panel’s Decision An appeals panel at Texas A&M University has unanimously determined that the university’s decision to terminate a lecturer was not justified. The case centered on a course that addressed gender as a spectrum rather than a binary construct, a topic that has sparked ongoing debates across academia and public life.…