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Academic Freedom (Hot Topic)

Circumnavigating the Intersections of Academic Freedom, Accreditation Standards, and Tenure

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: Hynes 203

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Discuss historical and seminal documents and concepts relating to academic freedom and tenure.
  • Describe commonly encountered dilemmas associated with the application of the principles of academic freedom against a background of prescriptive accreditation standards.
  • List various actions that can be implemented in order to respect academic freedom but also adhere to accreditation and other standards and requirements.
This session will explore the junction(s) and crossroads between academic freedom, accreditation standards and tenure. Historical background documents and concepts will be reviewed and subsequently applied to mini cases that represent actual dilemmas encountered by various colleges and schools.