TOPEKA (KSNT) - An instructor at the University of Kansas is on administrative leave after a video showing a clip of one of his lectures went viral on social media. According to a KU spokeswoman, Phillip Lowcock is a lecturer in the Department of Health, Sport and Exercise Science Department. On Tuesday, Oct. 9, a video of Lowcock made some remarks about some men who won't vote for women because they don't think women are smart enough to be President. The KU spokeswoman told 27 News it have a process for situations like this. Working for you, we dug into the school's Ethical Code of Conduct. It is equally important that we, as a governmental entity, not stifle the lawful dissemination of ideas, even if some members of our community find those ideas abhorrent. Hit-and-run leaves Wichita man on life-support, family asks for help We must always be a place where all members can meaningfully connect, discuss challenging issues, develop well-considered opinions and perspectives and, as is so often necessary, agree to disagree. The University recognizes that the free exchange of ideas is fundamental to the scholarly process. The professionalism of our discourse is an individual and collective responsibility of all University employees. Statement excerpt from University of Kansas Ethical Code of Conduct KSNT 27 News asked a professor from another university what should and should not be said in the college classroom. Kansas tourism back above pre-pandemic levels Washburn University Professor Bob Beatty said what needs to be considered is the subject, context, and intent. "Is this something that's going to be very helpful to promoting the discussion in that class, in that subject? Anything that gets in the way of students' learning is not productive," Beatty said. The university released a statement on social media, that said Lowcock is on administrative leave while they investigate, and that he "offers his sincerest apologies and deeply regrets the situation." For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.