DALLAS — The University of Texas’ president is defending the importance of tenure after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed ending it in efforts to push back against the “woke left.”
Patrick proposed ending the academic appointment last week after UT faculty defended their right to teach critical race theory, among other subjects.
On Monday, UT President Jay Hartzell issued a message to faculty members noting that tenure is a critical tool for universities to attract, motivate and retain the state’s top talent.
