Teacher At Community College Makes Class Sign “Vote For Obama” Pledge

Florida Watchdog Wire ^ | 16 Sep 2012 | Dr. Richard Swier

[mcmuffin]

Subject: BCC Statement on faculty political activity

Dear Ms. *******,

Thank you for your recent email regarding questions about the political activities of a faculty member of Brevard Community College.

College officials issued this statement today, and we felt it was important to update you on the situation.

The statement reads:

“Brevard Community College has received complaints alleging politically-based inappropriate behavior on the part of Associate Professor Sharon Sweet, an instructor of mathematics.

The allegations center on her soliciting support in her classes for President Obama in the upcoming election.

College officials learned of the allegations Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, following a call from a concerned parent and immediately began an investigation.

The College has specific policies that address the political activities of faculty and staff, which state that no College employee shall solicit support for a political candidate during regular College work hours or on College property.

Based on the allegations, Associate Professor Sweet has requested, and been granted, a leave of absence without pay effective immediately.

The College will continue its investigation into the matter, which will include interviews with all students in her classes.

Additionally, the College is taking steps to reiterate its policy on political activity to all faculty and staff.

For questions, contact John Glisch, Associate Vice President for Communications, at (321) 433-7017, or glischj@brevardcc.edu.”

Sincerely,

John J. Glisch

Associate Vice President, Communications

1519 Clearlake Road

Cocoa, FL 32922

PH: 321-433-7017; FX: 321-433-7005; Cell: 321-794-0324

www.brevardcc.edu

[sarasmom]

Cudos to Mr. Glisch!
And to Brevard CC, well done!

[seekthetruth]

Professor Sharon Sweet is being investigated after dozens of complaints were received by Brevard Community College. Complaints allege that Professor Sweet required students in her mathematics classes to sign the below pledge to “Vote for President Obama”. According to College officials an investigation has been initiated and all of Professor Sweet’s students will be interviewed. There are over one hundred students in Professor Sweet’s mathematics classes. Professor Sweet has been removed from the classroom and all teaching and campus duties.

READ MORE: http://watchdogwire.com/florida/2012/09/17/professor-under-investigation-for-making-students-sign-vote-for-obama-pledge/

[3D-JOY]

I called today and got a “we have no comment on this matter”...click!

Will we all just drop it now?

I read the “sweetie” requested a leave without pay...I wonder if that changes the “rules” about total removal from the school.

Some others may be much more careful now!

[mcmuffin]

It's On Drudge!"

[Qathleen]

How much do you want to bet that Prof. Sweet asked for the leave of absence because she was offered a job by the Obama campaign?

[3D-JOY]

I saw that and was pleasantly surprised.

I sent it to him, did you do it too?

I should check the Blaze.