Another University of Oklahoma instructor suspended in biblical psychology paper grading controversy

"Mel Curth, a graduate student instructor, was placed on leave after Thanksgiving for failing an undergraduate psychology student on an essay that relied primarily on religious belief rather than empirical evidence. As The Advocate previously reported, the student, Samantha Fulnecky, described transgender identity as "demonic" and grounded her argument in biblical doctrine rather than citing peer-reviewed research required by the assignment. The university later removed the failing grade from Fulnecky's record while its investigation continues."

"The University of Oklahoma has placed a second instructor on administrative leave amid a growing campus controversy that has entwined academic standards, religious expression, transgender rights, and political pressure. The latest eucator removed from the classroom allegedly told students they would be excused for attending a Friday protest in support of a transgender instructor who was suspended for accurately grading a paper."

Mel Curth, a graduate student instructor, was placed on leave after Thanksgiving for failing an undergraduate psychology student on an essay that relied primarily on religious belief rather than empirical evidence. The student, Samantha Fulnecky, described transgender identity as "demonic" and grounded her argument in biblical doctrine instead of citing peer-reviewed research required by the assignment. The university removed the failing grade while an investigation continues. Curth's suspension prompted campus protests. During those protests, a second lecturer allegedly excused students who intended to miss class to attend a Friday protest supporting the suspended instructor but did not extend the same benefit to students planning to express a counter-viewpoint. The director of first-year composition replaced the lecturer for the remainder of the semester, calling the actions inappropriate and wrong.

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