Student Sparks Controversy: Professor Suspended Over Pen Colors ️

Imagine being in a classroom where you can’t distinguish the colors on the whiteboard. Sounds frustrating, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened to a 19-year-old university student who is colorblind. When she requested her professor to switch from using red and green markers to blue and black ones, she never expected the chain of events that would follow. Let’s dive into this colorful tale of academic drama. ️

A Colorful Predicament

Seeing Red… and Green

A Simple Solution? ️

First Lecture: Success!

Second Lecture: Not So Much…

A Public Plea

Professor’s Response: Dismissive

An Unexpected Ally

Last Attempt: Email Request

Professor’s Response: Unyielding

Escalating the Issue

The Aftermath: Suspension

The Guilt Sets In

A Colorful Controversy: The Aftermath ️

In a whirlwind of events, our colorblind student’s simple request for a pen change spiraled into a university-wide scandal, leading to her professor’s suspension. While she only wanted to see the board clearly, she ended up shaking the academic world. Now, she’s left grappling with guilt, wondering if she went too far. But was she wrong to fight for her needs, or was the professor too rigid in his ways? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Professor’s refusal to accommodate disability sparks controversy

NTA. Power trip over pen colors sparks disability accommodation discussion

Professor suspended for refusing to accommodate colorblind student

NTA – Reasonable accommodation request met with demeaning hostility.

NTA – Faculty member’s attitude towards accessibility sparks controversy

NTA: Professor tried to force me to stop using laptop for notes

NTA – Handled situation well, had solution ready. You did great!

NTA professor suspended for breaching codes of conduct and law.

Student stands up for themselves against discriminatory professor

INFO: Accommodation process vs. simple marker color change debate

Legit needs and advance notice: NTA, but more to the story

Professor deliberately making it harder to learn

Colorblind artist finds solace in connecting with fellow colorblind individuals

Accommodating disabilities is the LAW!

“NTA. Suspended professor over pen colors? Seriously? “

Practical advice for colorblindness and dealing with discrimination. NTA!

NTA. Professor suspended for discrimination. Is it an MTA situation?

Professor suspended over pen colors? NTA, Prof was being a d**k.

Professor supports student’s request for pen colors, calls out administration

Colorblind student finds professor’s actions frustrating and unfair.

Colorblind student stands up to professor, wins with dean’s support

Supportive commenter believes the professor is not at fault.

Professor suspended quickly, likely not their first offense

NTA, you stood up for yourself and took appropriate action!

Reporting a bad professor? NTA! Let him learn his lesson!

NTA, student raises valid concern about disabilities act violation ️

NTA: Professor uses red and green pens despite student’s colorblindness

NTA. Professor’s refusal to accommodate colorblindness shows entitlement and arrogance.

Student stands up for themselves and offers a solution

NTA. Reasonable request, flaky professor. He brought it on himself.

Concerned about job prospects with controversial pen color choices?

Colorblind student questions impact of pen colors on learning

NTA: Professor suspended over pen colors ️

NTA, reasonable request for whiteboards instead of normal boards!

Standing up against ableism in the classroom

NTA. Seek support services for future accommodation problems.

Supportive comment defends teacher’s actions, sparks further discussion

NTA- Prof should’ve adjusted colors. Bring your own?

NTA. Professor suspended for failure to accommodate student’s disability.

Supportive friend defends against a**hole professor.

️ Student stands up to professor’s refusal, NTA!

NTA. Professor’s refusal to accommodate colorblindness is absurd and wrong.

Math professor uses colors in lectures, offers accommodations for colorblindness. NTA!

Left-handed students unite! Share your stories of teacher discrimination!

Get the support you need! Learn about 504 plans

NTA. Student stands up against professor’s inappropriate behavior

Professor suspended over pen colors, commenter calls him a j*****s

Not the a**hole for sparking controversy over pen colors

NTA: Standing up against a condescending professor.

College professor defends student, criticizes suspended professor.

A heartwarming suggestion for a potential AITA-turned-proposal moment!

NTA. Accommodation is important. Have you tried colorblind glasses?

NTA for speaking up and getting the professor suspended

Professor suspended over pen colors – justified or overreaction?

️ Green markers are the devil! Black and blue are the best!

Last Updated on November 28, 2023 by Diply Social Team