University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

"Chancellor Brandon Creighton instructed provosts to review academic programs by June 15 to identify those that are 'centered on' sexual orientation and gender identity, which he defined as programs where these topics serve as the primary subject or theoretical framework."

"The memo explicitly prohibits instructors from teaching that gender identity is fluid and from endorsing the existence of more than two genders, while allowing the teaching of biological realities related to chromosomal variations and intersex conditions."

"Women's and gender studies undergraduate minors and graduate certificate programs at three of the university system's schools are likely to be the most affected by the new policy, which aims to eliminate programs that focus on sexual orientation and gender identity."

The Texas Tech University System is discontinuing all academic programs centered on sexual orientation and gender identity. Chancellor Brandon Creighton mandated a review of degree programs by June 15 to identify those that meet the 'centered on' criteria. The memo defines this as programs where sexual orientation or gender identity is the primary focus. Instructors are prohibited from teaching fluid gender identity concepts and endorsing more than two genders, although they can teach biological realities related to gender. Women's and gender studies programs are expected to be significantly impacted by this policy.

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