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Students and residents defend PCCC sociology professor after council criticism
Summary
Multiple Passaic County Community College students and residents used the council's public-comment period to defend Professor Joel Keyes after a council member said he had received complaints about the professor's classroom approach. Speakers described Keyes as an engaged, challenging instructor and called for evidence before public criticism.
A group of students and community members used the Sept. 9 public comment period to defend Passaic County Community College sociology instructor Joel Keyes after a council member said he had received complaints about the professor's classroom approach.
Three students spoke directly from the podium, praising Keyes's classes as 'challenging but rewarding' and saying his courses encourage critical thinking about politics, identity…
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