Faculty Workshop: “Supporting Academic Freedom in the Classroom”

Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Law are encouraged to join us for this event.

September 3, 2024
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Unity Room, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center

Part One: Overview

15-20 minutes

1. Principles of Academic Freedom in the Classroom – A brief overview of guiding principles and expectations regarding academic freedom for faculty and students in the classroom
2. Key People in supporting Academic Freedom – A brief overview of key points of contact for help with questions and concerns: unit, college, and university resources
3. Process for addressing inquiries – A brief run-down of the process (and key contacts) for responding to internal and external inquiries related to course content and classroom discussions

Part Two: Faculty Experiences and Insights

20-30 minutes

Faculty from CAS and Law will share their experiences and recommendations for sustaining academic freedom in the classroom. Focus on classroom policies and practices that contribute to respectful learning environments in the context of challenging/controversial topics.

Part Three: Small Group Discussions

20 minutes

Small group discussions responding to what faculty have heard during the workshop and additional questions/concerns.

Report-out and Wrap Up

20-25 minutes

Invite recommendations for next steps.