Faculty at U of Georgia will Defy Anti Mask Rules
More than 50 faculty members in the life sciences at the University of Georgia have declared their intent to require masks in their classrooms, even though doing so is a violation of the University System of Georgia’s rules. More details at the Academe Blog.
Ironically, it is those who most loudly and thoughtlessly lay claim to some twisted notion of individual “freedom” who would use the power of the state and university administration to constrict the academic freedom of the faculty to teach in safety. That scientists are taking the lead in standing up to this ill-advised policy is potentially critical.