One might also add that Prof. Grayson followed his decision to publicize a private request with a decision to poll his undergraduate class on their attitude to the request for accommodation. Dr. Grayson surely understands the consequences of undertaking research -- even informal, unscientific research such as his classroom poll -- without ethical clearance from the University. Imagine the impact on the student who made the request to have a religious accommodation to be aired in this fashion. Dr. Grayson might spend some time reading the ethics rules at his own institution.
This from the latest issue University Affairs may be of interest: http://www.universityaffairs.ca/religion-is-a-human-right.aspx?utm_source=newsletterjan2214&utm_medium=email&utm_content=religion&utm_campaign=ataglanceEN
One might also add that Prof. Grayson followed his decision to publicize a private request with a decision to poll his undergraduate class on their attitude to the request for accommodation. Dr. Grayson surely understands the consequences of undertaking research -- even informal, unscientific research such as his classroom poll -- without ethical clearance from the University. Imagine the impact on the student who made the request to have a religious accommodation to be aired in this fashion. Dr. Grayson might spend some time reading the ethics rules at his own institution.
ReplyDeleteGood point David. I had overlooked it. Amazing that some people need rules to substitute for common sense...
ReplyDeleteThis from the latest issue University Affairs may be of interest:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.universityaffairs.ca/religion-is-a-human-right.aspx?utm_source=newsletterjan2214&utm_medium=email&utm_content=religion&utm_campaign=ataglanceEN