Efforts to restrict critical race theory infringe "on the right of faculty to teach and of students to learn," a broad coalition of historians, faculty and administrators says.
Kansas' state universities must generate a list of courses that cover critical race theory after a state senator asked the Board of Regents to look into the topic.
Our democracy depends on our ability to equip citizens with the skills to think critically, make decisions based on the best available evidence and remain open to alternative points of view.
States attempt to guide how colleges and universities support speech while students say diversity is an equally important part of the campus environment.
Among other Greek reforms, colleges and universities are publishing behavior scorecards, postponing rush weeks, banning hard alcohol and setting academic requirements for fraternity and sorority members.