UT系统禁止课堂上有争议的议题,引发关于学术自由的辩论。 UT System bans controversial topics in classrooms, sparking debate over academic freedom.

得克萨斯大学系统执政官委员会一致批准了一项政策,限制在14个校园的教室讨论“有争议的议题”,要求教职员工提出平衡的、以证据为基础的观点,避免不相干或可能造成分歧的材料。 The University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously approved a policy limiting discussions of "controversial topics" in classrooms across its 14 campuses, requiring faculty to present balanced, evidence-based viewpoints and avoid unrelated or potentially divisive material. 该规则没有界定“争议”或“平衡”等关键术语的定义,其目的是防止胁迫或灌输,同时维护学术自由。 The rule, which does not define key terms like "controversial" or "balanced," aims to prevent coercion or indoctrination while preserving academic freedom. 批评者警告说,模糊的准则可能导致自我审查,妨碍批判性思维,对种族、性别和社会正义课程产生不成比例的影响。 Critics warn the vague guidelines may lead to self-censorship, hinder critical thinking, and disproportionately affect courses on race, gender, and social justice. 这一行动是在州一级努力加强对公立大学课程的监督之后进行的,包括最近的部门改组和法定课程修订。 The move follows state-level efforts to increase oversight of public university curricula, including recent department restructurings and mandated course revisions. 执行和实施的细节仍然不清楚。 Enforcement and implementation details remain unclear.