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Research Summary: Faculty Quit as Texas A&M Victoria Requires Them On Campus 5 Days a Week
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- Inside Higher Ed
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 28 August 2026
- Last updated
- 22 September 2026
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- 1 min
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A new policy at Texas A&M Victoria, mandating faculty presence on campus five days a week, has led to faculty resignations. This policy was enacted in response to a Texas law that restricts remote work for public university faculty, and its implementation has reportedly caused significant distress among staff.
Why it matters
This situation highlights the significant impact that state-level policy changes can have on institutional operations, workforce stability, and morale. Organizations operating within a regulatory framework must anticipate how such mandates can disrupt established practices and potentially lead to talent attrition. This necessitates proactive strategies for compliance while mitigating negative internal consequences.
Key insights
- Texas A&M Victoria has implemented a policy requiring faculty to be on campus five days a week.
- This policy is a direct consequence of a Texas state law limiting remote work options for public university faculty.
- The implementation of this policy has resulted in faculty departures from Texas A&M Victoria.
- The Texas chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has described the policy's impact as causing 'chaos and tears' among faculty.
Source
Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty/2026/08/25/faculty-quit-texas-university-orders-them-back-campus
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