The state law requiring certification went into effect a few years ago, but our IT is only just now checking and enforcing it. We received no prior notification about these requirements. The sudden enforcement is probably due to the "hardening state government" executive orders.

Syllabi on the other hand, vary by instructor and convey the exact topics to be covered. The courses at the center of this controversy were quite clear that they covered LGBTQ+ topics. Whether or not you agree that these topics should be taught, the student(s) knew they were coming.

The catalog course descriptions are required to be very brief (50-60) and broad enough to cover any potential instructor. Unless the department chooses to update them due to a major curriculum change, they could remain the same for decades.

I’m on the search committee and happy to answer questions.

Very happy to have you joining the lab!

This search was approved late as part of a University initiative to hire in high need areas.

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Congrats!!

See you there! Are you going to the individual differences pre-meeting?