OU professors seek answers after TA removed over grading

(The Center Square) – The American Association of University Professors at the University of Oklahoma sent a letter asking President Joseph Harroz to further explain the removal of a teaching assistant after claims of religious discrimination against a student.

In the letter, AAUP highlights that there is no evidence to justify the removal of the TA and that academic freedom is essential for staff and faculty to grade material without fear of losing their jobs.

“We have yet to see any evidence to support the findings of ‘arbitrary’ grading in this case,” the letter states. “Yet, even if such a conclusion was justified, dismissing a graduate student from instructional duties on a first offense is not an appropriate response.”

In November, a University of Oklahoma student, Samantha Fulnecky, referenced the Bible many times throughout her college essay, stating that society is harming American you...