‘We call it the P-word’: Chicago professor suspended after assignment mentions Palestinians
Summary
A professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago was suspended after assigning a case study mentioning violence against Palestinians. The suspension followed a student complaint and ongoing investigations about alleged antisemitism in the department.Key Facts
- Savneet Talwar, an art therapy professor, assigned a case study about a queer, Muslim woman personally affected by violence against Palestinians.
- The assignment did not mention Israel and focused on the client’s background and ethical therapy planning.
- The department had multiple complaints about antisemitism and required faculty anti-bias training.
- The school had been sued by an Israeli student alleging antisemitism linked to course material.
- After the complaint, Talwar was suspended with pay and prohibited from discussing the issue with others.
- The case study was removed from the school’s online learning platform.
- School officials said the assignment might be discrimination, harassment, or retaliation due to ongoing related investigations.
- Talwar claims her suspension may be discriminatory and has filed a formal grievance.
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