University denies punishing him for expressing unpopular views.
New York University liberal studies professor Michael Rectenwald is on paid leave for the rest of the semester, and his vociferous criticisms of trigger warnings and far-left social justice activism may have something to do with it.
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But according to The New York Post, Rectenwald was also summoned to appear before his department head and an HR representative. He told The Post that the administrators accused him of having mental health problems and gave him no choice but to take a leave of absence.
A spokesperson for the university denied Rectenwald’s account, telling the Gothamist that his leave was “voluntary.”
“We look forward to having him back when he’s ready,” said the spokesperson.
Rectenwald is a popular teacher, according to ratemyprofessor.com.
I don’t know whether Rectenwald embellished his tale of persecution, or whether NYU is being dishonest about punishing him. But it’s concerning to see an academic complaining about safe space culture one moment and run off campus the next. Perhaps Rectenwald’s exile is his own doing, but if the university permits no criticism of the regime of coddling its far-left students demand, it’s just as illiberal as he claims.
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NYU Professor Criticized Trigger Warnings. Now He’s on Leave for the Semester. https://t.co/sEmXa9g2Mv
— Robby Soave (@robbysoave) November 1, 2016
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