Iowa Board of Regents Approves Revisions to Academic Freedom, Syllabi Posting Policies

Iowa Board of Regents approves teaching policy for controversial subjects - Radio Iowa

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a revised policy Tuesday that says faculty at the three state universities may teach controversial subjects as long as they don’t include indoctrination of one perspective. Regent David Barker says this is important in light of recent videos that purport to show faculty at some schools trying to undermine […]

New rules set on controversial topics for Iowa colleges' course content policy

URBANDALE, IA- The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a new policy revising its approach to academic freedom and course content for faculty members. This policy allows faculty to teach controversial subjects when they are relevant to the course, provided…

Iowa Board of Regents approves revisions to academic freedom, syllabi posting policies

The policies passed on a 7-1 vote.

Regents approve new policy aimed at “indoctrination,” instead of anti-DEI, CRT policy - The Daily Iowan

Iowa Board of Regent-controlled universities are now required to teach controversial topics “in a manner that fosters critical thinking and avoids indoctrination of one perspective” under a new board policy approved Tuesday. The policy comes after members of the Iowa Board of Regents faced public opposition to a proposed policy that would ban the teaching of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and Critical Race Theory, unless given an ex…

Iowa regents approve policy changes for academic freedom, 'controversial subjects'

The regents approved changes Tuesday to its policies relating to academic freedom and treatment of syllabi to include sections about “controversial subjects” and how they should be treated.

Board of Regents approves updates to academic freedom policy, doesn't name DEI or critical race theory

The Iowa Board of Regents approved changes to its academic freedom policy after facing initial pushback.