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An instructor in a history class at County College of Morris told a student with a stutter that he should not ask questions during class, and she declined to call on him in class, The New York Times reported. The article uses the case of Philip Garber Jr., the student, to show how students with a stutter are treated. The instructor declined to discuss the matter, and the college declined to tell the Times whether the instructor had been disciplined.
A spokeswoman sent Inside Higher Ed an e-mail saying that college officials were "delighted that Philip is now in a history class where he is fully participating and answering and asking questions. Our standard practice is that once college officials are alerted to any problems a student is experiencing, they take immediate action to resolve those issues. As we do with all students seeking accommodations, we have taken action to resolve Philip's concerns so he can successfully continue his education." Asked if the college considers it legitimate for an instructor to tell a student with a stutter not to talk in class, the spokeswoman responded, "No, CCM does not consider that acceptable behavior."
