Peacock on Price
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:39 pm
Chancellor says professor's freedom not violated
by Anna Oakes
In a memo to Appalachian State University sociology professor Jammie Price, Chancellor Ken Peacock said he disagrees that ASU lacked authority to place Price on involuntary administrative leave last spring. Peacock also disagrees that the requirement to create a professional development plan violates her academic freedom rights.
In March, four students complained that Price made disparaging remarks about student athletes, repeatedly criticized the ASU administration, discussed personal material not on the syllabus and showed a pornography-related documentary without warning about the film's potentially objectionable content. ASU administrators said Price created a "hostile learning environment."
Price was placed on administrative leave with pay but was later reinstated and required to engage in several corrective actions. This fall, Price was granted a grievance hearing in which she contested the university's actions, stating they violated due process and academic freedom.
In his letter, dated Nov. 21, Peacock said he intends to reject at least two recommendations of the Faculty Grievance Hearing Committee, which on Oct. 23 issued a report in Price's case against Provost Lori Gonzalez and Vice Provost Tony Carey.
Peacock said he did not intend to set aside the professional development plan required by Gonzalez.
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by Anna Oakes
In a memo to Appalachian State University sociology professor Jammie Price, Chancellor Ken Peacock said he disagrees that ASU lacked authority to place Price on involuntary administrative leave last spring. Peacock also disagrees that the requirement to create a professional development plan violates her academic freedom rights.
In March, four students complained that Price made disparaging remarks about student athletes, repeatedly criticized the ASU administration, discussed personal material not on the syllabus and showed a pornography-related documentary without warning about the film's potentially objectionable content. ASU administrators said Price created a "hostile learning environment."
Price was placed on administrative leave with pay but was later reinstated and required to engage in several corrective actions. This fall, Price was granted a grievance hearing in which she contested the university's actions, stating they violated due process and academic freedom.
In his letter, dated Nov. 21, Peacock said he intends to reject at least two recommendations of the Faculty Grievance Hearing Committee, which on Oct. 23 issued a report in Price's case against Provost Lori Gonzalez and Vice Provost Tony Carey.
Peacock said he did not intend to set aside the professional development plan required by Gonzalez.
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