The cancellation of a showing this week of the documentary “Israelism” caused a backlash from the college’s Senate, which called it a violation of academic freedom.
The Biden administration has unveiled new actions and resources to address the rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents at schools and on college campuses.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said he proposed the change to make room for civic literacy, but some sociology professors are doubtful. The Florida Board of Governors voted on Nov. 9 to remove the Principles of Sociology from the list of core courses that the state’s public college students can take to fulfill their general education requirements. The news shocked sociology professors across the state, who say the ripple effects of such a decision could be disastrous.