Video excerpt of Professor Anderson
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“Don’t take his class if you don’t have to.”
Why do you think these words were spoken among students of African descent at the university?
What is your interpretation of Anderson’s evaluation of the Caribbean students? Why might the students find it fitting to call Anderson a “gatekeeper”?
LOOK/ LISTEN
Give two examples from the video excerpt that demonstrate that the students in the class got along well and respected each other.
THINK
Can you think of a time when someone or something stopped you from being your best self? How did you handle it?
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Date 2023
Materials - Film
Historical Context
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- Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s biology class to enter the medical field.
- Anderson’s unjust evaluation of the Black students in his class demonstrated his ability to block entry into medical school, effectively making him a gatekeeper.
- Students of African descent were doing the same work but received lower marks.
- Unfair treatment was witnessed by students of both European and African descent in Anderson’s class.
- Complaints against the professor were not taken seriously by university administrators.
- This led to a 14-day sit-in by students of all races, including the six who laid the complaint.
Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s biology class to enter the medical field.
The West Indian students in Anderson’s class aspired to attend medical school, hoping to become doctors.
Anderson acted as the university’s gatekeeper. His actions demonstrated the barriers and racism within the institution.
Anderson’s racism was evident when two students submitted the same paper and were given different grades based on their race.
Complaints made about the professor’s discrimination were ignored for 10 months. The international students felt their concerns were not being taken seriously.
Students were left with no recourse but to protest and conducted a 14-day sit-in.
The six students who made the complaint were supported by students of European descent.
When the sit-in ended, more than 20 students were charged with damage to the university computer centre, where it took place.
Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s class to enter the medical field. It was a known fact that he did not welcome students from the Caribbean, and students warned each other about the class. The students who were determined to become doctors enrolled with the hope of succeeding, but this was not the case.
Anderson acted as a gatekeeper for the university, clearly demonstrating the barriers and racism within the institution.
The students of European descent were aware of Anderson’s unfair evaluations of a certain segment of his classes.
Anderson’s racism was evident when two students submitted the same paper and were given different grades based on their race.
Six students filed a complaint against the professor for discrimination, and it was ignored for 10 months. Anderson was not confronted about the complaint, nor was he concerned. The investigation was delayed twice, not taken seriously by the university. Students felt betrayed by the institution.
The university’s disregard for the six international students who made the complaint left them with no recourse but to protest. They conducted a sit-in, which lasted for 14 days, with students taking turns. The six students who made the complaint were supported by students of European descent. When the sit-in ended, more than 20 students were charged with damage to the university computer centre, where it took place.
- Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s biology class to enter the medical field.
- Anderson’s unjust evaluation of the Black students in his class demonstrated his ability to block entry into medical school, effectively making him a gatekeeper.
- Students of African descent were doing the same work but received lower marks.
- Unfair treatment was witnessed by students of both European and African descent in Anderson’s class.
- Complaints against the professor were not taken seriously by university administrators.
- This led to a 14-day sit-in by students of all races, including the six who laid the complaint.
Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s biology class to enter the medical field.
The West Indian students in Anderson’s class aspired to attend medical school, hoping to become doctors.
Anderson acted as the university’s gatekeeper. His actions demonstrated the barriers and racism within the institution.
Anderson’s racism was evident when two students submitted the same paper and were given different grades based on their race.
Complaints made about the professor’s discrimination were ignored for 10 months. The international students felt their concerns were not being taken seriously.
Students were left with no recourse but to protest and conducted a 14-day sit-in.
The six students who made the complaint were supported by students of European descent.
When the sit-in ended, more than 20 students were charged with damage to the university computer centre, where it took place.
Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s class to enter the medical field. It was a known fact that he did not welcome students from the Caribbean, and students warned each other about the class. The students who were determined to become doctors enrolled with the hope of succeeding, but this was not the case.
Anderson acted as a gatekeeper for the university, clearly demonstrating the barriers and racism within the institution.
The students of European descent were aware of Anderson’s unfair evaluations of a certain segment of his classes.
Anderson’s racism was evident when two students submitted the same paper and were given different grades based on their race.
Six students filed a complaint against the professor for discrimination, and it was ignored for 10 months. Anderson was not confronted about the complaint, nor was he concerned. The investigation was delayed twice, not taken seriously by the university. Students felt betrayed by the institution.
The university’s disregard for the six international students who made the complaint left them with no recourse but to protest. They conducted a sit-in, which lasted for 14 days, with students taking turns. The six students who made the complaint were supported by students of European descent. When the sit-in ended, more than 20 students were charged with damage to the university computer centre, where it took place.
Summary
- Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s biology class to enter the medical field.
- Anderson’s unjust evaluation of the Black students in his class demonstrated his ability to block entry into medical school, effectively making him a gatekeeper.
- Students of African descent were doing the same work but received lower marks.
- Unfair treatment was witnessed by students of both European and African descent in Anderson’s class.
- Complaints against the professor were not taken seriously by university administrators.
- This led to a 14-day sit-in by students of all races, including the six who laid the complaint.
Essential
Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s biology class to enter the medical field.
The West Indian students in Anderson’s class aspired to attend medical school, hoping to become doctors.
Anderson acted as the university’s gatekeeper. His actions demonstrated the barriers and racism within the institution.
Anderson’s racism was evident when two students submitted the same paper and were given different grades based on their race.
Complaints made about the professor’s discrimination were ignored for 10 months. The international students felt their concerns were not being taken seriously.
Students were left with no recourse but to protest and conducted a 14-day sit-in.
The six students who made the complaint were supported by students of European descent.
When the sit-in ended, more than 20 students were charged with damage to the university computer centre, where it took place.
In-Depth
Students at Sir George Williams University had to take Professor Anderson’s class to enter the medical field. It was a known fact that he did not welcome students from the Caribbean, and students warned each other about the class. The students who were determined to become doctors enrolled with the hope of succeeding, but this was not the case.
Anderson acted as a gatekeeper for the university, clearly demonstrating the barriers and racism within the institution.
The students of European descent were aware of Anderson’s unfair evaluations of a certain segment of his classes.
Anderson’s racism was evident when two students submitted the same paper and were given different grades based on their race.
Six students filed a complaint against the professor for discrimination, and it was ignored for 10 months. Anderson was not confronted about the complaint, nor was he concerned. The investigation was delayed twice, not taken seriously by the university. Students felt betrayed by the institution.
The university’s disregard for the six international students who made the complaint left them with no recourse but to protest. They conducted a sit-in, which lasted for 14 days, with students taking turns. The six students who made the complaint were supported by students of European descent. When the sit-in ended, more than 20 students were charged with damage to the university computer centre, where it took place.