Colorado trainer criticizes universities for putting political philosophy before actual skills
Students at the University of Colorado is study about” BIPOC scary” this quarter.
” Introduction to BIPOC Horror” did show “horror created by BIPOC in pictures, books, and manga”.
This is in contradiction to how” ]m ] ainstream horror often centers on white fears and problematic representations of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color”, according to the course description.
The program, taught by Jessica Ordaz, may apply” a crucial Ethnic Studies camera”, while “focusing on the roads of culture, class, gender, sexuality, and ability”.
Learners will also “interrogate the diverse and changing meanings of fear, panic, and sadness and how they tell lifestyle, personality, and community”.
Her study interests include” the varied history of vegetarianism and plant based foods throughout the Americas, focusing on conquest, food politics, and cultural justice”, according to her university profile. This is part of her curiosity in” BIPOC veganisms”.
Ordaz did not respond to emails about the development of the program and whether there had been any studies done to assess its worth sent half in the last few months. The College Fix‘s related questions did not reach the school’s media relations team.
However, a professor from Colorado criticized the lessons and advised colleges to explain its value when offering it to individuals.
” Kids deserve to know whether the training they take will offer a return on investment”, Priscilla Rahn, a king instructor, told The Fix via email. ” If colleges continue to promote political engagement over labor readiness, they may be open about the possible repercussions for graduates.”
Rahn serves as a certified deputy and ambassador for Project 21 and the National Center for Public Policy Research.
She added that identity-focused programs like this one is “provide an intriguing educational camera, but they risk reinforcing intellectual sound chambers.”
According to Rahn,” Courses that concentrate primarily on identity politics risk limiting students ‘ ability to interact with diverse viewpoints and apply their education in meaningful ways.” “Education should expand horizons, not narrow them”.
She shared her concerns about ideological courses, based on her experience in education and leadership.
Rahn told The Fix:
The job market rewards those who can think independently, adapt, and contribute value—not those who have been trained primarily in grievance studies. As someone who has worked in both education and leadership, I’ve seen firsthand how critical it is for young professionals to possess practical skills, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset—qualities that are often overlooked in ideologically driven coursework.
The Fix was contacted by The Fix to inquire about potential changes to higher education under President Donald Trump. She said “accreditation, student loans, and funding” might be changed by federal and state policies.
” However, real change will require a cultural shift within academia—one that prioritizes intellectual diversity, academic excellence, and workforce readiness”, Rahn said.
” Higher education must return to its core mission: preparing students for success in a competitive world”, she said.
Rahn said that” social activism” has become the focus of too many universities.
” There has been a growing industry around diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI), which has incentivized institutions to offer courses that align with these narratives rather than those that cultivate career-ready skills”, she said.
” Unfortunately, this trend can leave graduates saddled with debt and degrees that do little to advance their careers”.
Other universities have looked at the impact of racial minorities and horror movies.
For instance, Loyola University in New Orleans and Louisiana State University held a talk on “racist tropes” in “black horror movies,” as previously reported by The Fix.
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