Texas A&M University (TAMU) has dismissed a senior lecturer and two administrators for breaching state law, following the circulation of a controversial video showing class discussions about gender identity. The footage, which gained traction after being shared by Rep. Brian Harrison on September 8, features English lecturer Melissa McCall dismissing students who criticized the topics covered in their children’s literature course.
A student in the video expressed discomfort, stating, “This isn’t just me; it’s a lot of people’s religious beliefs. I won’t participate in this because it’s not legal, and it goes against both the law and my beliefs.”
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In response to a student’s discomfort, McCall remarked, “If you’re uncomfortable with this class, you have the right to leave. What we’re doing isn’t illegal.” Following the video’s release, TAMU President Mark A. Wales III stated that the deans of both the University of Arts and Sciences and the English Department cited a deviation from the course’s approved syllabus and indicated immediate actions taken regarding faculty.
He added, “This summer, the content of the children’s literature course didn’t align with expected standards. The university collaborated with student feedback to offer alternatives for participants, and we’ve made modifications to prevent similar issues in future semesters.”
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After the incident involving McCall, the TAMU Regents Committee emphasized that the institution does not accept behavior that could tarnish its reputation and confirmed that an audit is being conducted to ensure adherence to all legal requirements.
Senate Bill 17, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, altered educational guidelines in Texas to restrict public higher education institutions from engaging in certain diversity-related initiatives. Additionally, a Presidential Order issued by Donald Trump in January warned that federal funding could be jeopardized for institutions that support gender ideology, although it doesn’t specifically target university courses discussing gender.
