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Julea Ward Case records

 Collection
Identifier: 07.JWC

Abstract

The Julea Ward Case records document the legal proceedings that took place between Julea Ward and Eastern Michigan University. Ward was a counseling graduate student at EMU when she refused to counsel a client about a homosexual relationship because of her religious beliefs. This decision led to Ward's dismissal from the program. Ward filed in law suit in order to be readmitted to the program. The law suit has prompted a house bill prohibiting religious discrimination against college students studying counseling and is still being examined by the Supreme Court. The collection contains supporting legal documents, press releases and newspaper clippings. Records date from 2009 to 2012.

Dates

  • Creation: 2009 - 2012

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 archives box)

Language of Materials

English

Subject

Title
Julea Ward Case records
Status
Completed
Author
Elizabeth Searls
Date
2013 December 17
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
734-487-2673