Tenure Revisited, House Bill 145

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Tenure Revisited, House Bill 145
The Liberal Myth of Tenure

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Article

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Keven Macdowell
James Sledd

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Macdowell, Ken. "Tenure Revisited, House Bill 145." _Daily Texan_ 8 February 1979_, p. 5.

Macdowell's editorial opposes Texas legislator's effort to replace tenure at public colleges and universities with annual contracts and regular evaluations.
Sledd, James. "The Liberal Myths of Tenure" _Daily Texan_ 8 February 1979_, p. 5.

Sledd's opinion article claims that tenure no longer serves to guarantee academic freedom or good teaching. Rather, tenure simply protects privilege.