Bob Russell is an adjunct theatre lecturer at Kent State University, where he has taught for more than a decade. His courses have included the Art of Theatre. He has taught on the Kent campus and at the university's Stark campus.
Role at the time: Kent State adjunct theatre professor
Condemned
Statement summary
Russell criticizes the investigation and says his teaching connected theatre to current events rather than imposing his beliefs.
“This entire process has ruined my name, my reputation and my profession.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Ohio Senate Bill 1 investigation raises academic freedom concerns at Kent StateRussell and Smith interviews; quoted April determination and July appeal memo
Why we used this label
Russell expressly criticizes the investigation under scrutiny.
Bob Russell says Kent State's classroom-bias investigation damaged his career. A dean sustained his appeal in July over procedural concerns, but the university scheduled a new hearing. The dispute concerns his teaching and the fairness of its review.
