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June 16, 2021

Dear ASHE Members,

ASHE has joined with PEN America, the American Historical Association, the American Association of University Professors, Association of American Colleges and Universities, and 70 other associations in opposing the spate of legislative proposals being introduced across the country that target academic lessons, presentations, and discussions of racism and related issues in American history in schools, colleges and universities.

As the statement rightly points out, "These bills risk infringing on the right of faculty to teach and of students to learn." This includes encroachment on the work of many ASHE members who use Critical Race Theory, other critical theories, as well as paradigms that center race and that are being erroneously construed as Critical Race Theory.

Earlier today, PEN American released the statement, which you can read by clicking the button below.
Consistent with the ASHE Position Taking Policy, the request for ASHE to sign on to this statement was first reviewed by the ASHE Position Taking Committee and upon their recommendation reviewed and approved by the ASHE Board of Directors.

Sincerely,
D-L Stewart
ASHE President
president@ashe.ws
About ASHE's Position Taking Policy and Process
The ASHE Position Taking Policy was adopted in July 2013.

Members of the Position Taking Committee committee are:
  • Joy Blanchard (Chair), Louisiana State University
  • Dominique Baker, Southern Methodist University
  • Joy Gaston Gayles, North Carolina State University
  • Susan Marine, Merrimack College
  • Samuel Snideman, Ball State University

Questions about the ASHE Position Taking process can be directed to ASHE Executive Director Jason P. Guilbeau at jason@ashe.ws.