The MLM Epidemic in 13 Maps(myradvocate.com)

    Many faculty  members shared in some detail the narratives  of
    their  problems with  academic  freedom,  reappointment,  promo-
    tion,  and  tenure,  frequently  producing  documents  but  asking
    that  their  names  and  identifying  circumstances  not  be  included
    in this report. At least two cases are in litigation  against the uni-
    versity.  Some  cases  involve  issues  of  personal  conduct  that  are
    under  investigation  and  others  focus  on  academic  research  that
    raises concern with the administration.  Several creative artists in
    different  fields  told  of  pressures  to  alter  works  to  meet  unclear
    administrative  agendas. The  ability  of  faculty  members  to  leave
    BYU after  many years of service is impeded by a non-portable re-
    tirement  plan.  Numerous  women,  some  in  groups  and  some
    alone, spoke to the investigating committee about the hostile cli-
    mate for women on campus. Many expressed the view that single
    women and women who want professional  careers are under sus-
    picion  by the  administration  and  the  LDS  Church  because  the
    Mormon  Church considers marriage and  family the first  duty of
    a  woman.5  Overall,  faculty  members  described  an  intensified
    pressure in recent years for  a rigid orthodoxy and active  interfer-
    ence by Church  officials  in  university business to the  detriment
    of faculty morale.