Hosted and chaired by Provost Russ Moore, the goal of this forum is to open a conversation on how academic freedom operates in the classroom. This is a complex issue that cannot be covered or resolved in a single event, but it is important the campus begin a dialogue on this issue of great concern to the faculty and to the students.
for the Wednesday, Sept. 17 event, as space in the UMC Gallery is limited. Registered participants will also receive extended opportunities to engage in future campus conversations.
Panelists:
- Patrick O鈥橰ourke, Vice-President, University Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Regents University of Colorado: The Legal Framework of Academic Freedom
- John Frazee, Director of Faculty Relations: The Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty in the Classroom
- Horst Mewes, Associate Professor, Political Science; BFA: Academic Freedom in the Classroom:听 A Faculty Perspective
- Urooj Raja, Graduate Student, Sociology: Academic Freedom in the Classroom:听 A Graduate Student Perspective
- Caitlin Pratt, Student, Political Science: Academic Freedom in the Classroom:听 An Undergraduate Student Perspective
This forum is open to the campus and the public. For more information contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@colorado.edu.