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University of Cincinnati (video screengrab/uc.edu)
An assistant music professor at the University of Cincinnati used a routine assignment in a pop music class to publicly insult a student’s religion and intelligence, and now he’s being investigated by university administration.
The student’s writing assignment was about the song “Walk on Water.” Here’s part of what she wrote:
“I am a Middle Eastern Muslim female therefore Trump’s presidency and all the hate he has promoted and encouraged has impacted my family, friends, and I. This song restores my faith in America by depicting what America is really about and why we celebrate July 4th. It includes a diverse range of people from white, black, young, old, straight and gay all coming together to celebrate the birth of a country that is built off the idea of freedom.”
Her professor, Clifford Adams, issued some scathing comments to the student that have more to do with Adams’ personal beliefs than popular music.
The university released a statement in response to the professor’s comments, which were public for other students to see and eventually shared on Facebook.
“The University of Cincinnati takes seriously all concerns for discriminatory or harassing conduct occurring within its community and pursuant to its policies, will conduct an appropriate review," UC spokesman Greg Vehr said in a statement. "Our commitment to excellence and diversity are affirmed in UC's very mission statement and fundamental to our very purpose as a public university."
The University of Cincinnati offices of Academic Personnel, Equal Opportunity & Access, and Title IX are investigating the incident.
(H/T Cincinnati.com)