From: Hincker, Larry [mailto:hincker@exchange.vt.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:17 PM
To: Owczarski, Mark; Adam Kissel
Cc: O’Rourke, Kim
Subject: RE: VT policy no longer under consideration?
Yes, Adam, this is correct. But, to qualify and be absolutely correct, the provost has asked the college to rework its proposed guidelines. The fundamental problem was a requirement to produce materials in support of diversity.
Lawrence G. Hincker
Associate Vice President
University Relations
314 Burruss Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540 231 5396
hincker@vt.edu
Schools: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cases: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: “Diversity” Requirement for Faculty Assessment Violates Academic Freedom and Freedom of Conscience