Academic freedom means that scholars, teachers, and students have the right to freely pursue knowledge, express ideas, and engage in intellectual discussions without fear of censorship or punishment. It ensures that educational institutions provide an environment where open inquiry, critical thinking, and diverse perspectives are valued, allowing for the advancement of knowledge and discovery.
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There is some difference as to the topics which test the extent of
academic freedom in public, private, and church institutions.
The three Italian scientists opposing the funding exclusion say it violates their constitutional rights and puts
academic freedom at risk.
While those who teach in a university system are
guaranteed academic freedom, there is no such guarantee for teachers of younger students.
We fight for scientists and defend scientific integrity by exposing and challenging these attacks against science to
preserve academic freedom and prevent manipulation of public policy.
To incorporate a project such as this into a «regular» classroom, a school would have to give the instructor
more academic freedom than the average classroom teacher usually has.
The university is defending the economist's
academic freedom after several people with homes worth more than $ 3 million sent complaints about him supporting the tax.
I
favor academic freedom, and I would like to see a situation in which professors are supported in their inquiries, however unpopular they may be.
It is one evidence of how sweeping was this establishment of independent territories that the ideal of
academic freedom now emerged as the most sacred of all principles within the new academic professions.
But I do not see that as a loss, because I think that the government takeover of the universities with these vast structures of funding does not ultimately
benefit academic freedom.
While
academic freedom permits faculty members to study any area they wish, they still have a responsibility to follow university policies or face disciplinary and / or legal action.
But doing so would miss a vital point: the endowment tax is an attack
on academic freedom, and it is an attack on all colleges and universities.
This principle
of academic freedom maintains that it is beneficial for society overall if scholars (teachers) are allowed to hold a variety of views.
The paper's findings suggest that the First Amendment doesn't adequately protect
academic freedom as fully as faculty «understand the concept of constitutionally protected speech,» LeRoy said.
The nature the agreement between Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Kinder Morgan raises questions
about academic freedom and the political nature of the contribution.
► Also on Thursday, Martin Enserink provided an update on virologist Ron Fouchier, who for the past 3 years «has battled the Dutch government over a fundamental question in the balance
between academic freedom and biosecurity: Did he need a government license to publish his hotly debated gain - of - function (GOF) studies on the H5N1 influenza strain?»
I thought of this recently as I re-read Harvard's report on the humanities «Mapping the Future» in light of the debate
over academic freedom that Peter Lawler addressed.
See «Evangelicalism and Anti-Intellectualism: Blame the Leaders» and «Worthen on Inerrancy and the Evangelical Crisis of Authority» and «Evangelicals and the Uneasy Relationship
with Academic Freedom»
Of the 1990 apostolic constitution, Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Curran writes: «The document theoretically
limits academic freedom by truth and the common good, sees local bishops not as external to the college or university but as participants in the institution, and includes canonical provisions for those who teach theology in Catholic higher education.»
Lund University is a member of Scholars at Risk (SAR), a network of more than 250 member institutions in 30 countries that works to help threatened academics and
promote academic freedom worldwide.
The Plaintiff submitted that there exists an unrecognized duty on the university to allow an academic to pursue
academic freedom by pursuing research opportunities.
In this instance in particular, there is also a concern over the possible impinging
upon academic freedom.
In general,
academic freedom rights are preserved for university and college professors, while K - 12 teachers» rights may be limited by contract.
Thus, to the majority, Grutter takes place within the «unique context of higher education,» and within the tradition of
academic freedom found in many First Amendment rulings over the past 50 years — a First Amendment tradition that substantially underwrote the Court's decision in Grutter, and that is not relevant with respect to K - 12 schools.
And yet, I really question why anyone would want to attend a school that restricts
academic freedom like this.
On the other hand, the advocacy of Communism does
test academic freedom in public and private institutions; and for the most part they have failed that test.
By picking this rather awesome example to introduce her book, Lernoux emphasizes that what is at stake in «the battle for world Catholicism» is not simply whether the church is in tune with the times or whether theologians will enjoy
full academic freedom, but the life and death of people.
Senate and House legislators are running out of time to pinpoint parameters of Evolution
Academic Freedom Act.
Grijalva's wide - ranging request caused an uproar, including claims that it represented a «witch hunt,» as well as letters expressing concern about the balance between transparency and
academic freedom from the American Geophysical Union and the American Metrological Society.
Tennessee now joins Louisiana, the only other state with a so -
called academic freedom law — a policy that allows instructors to challenge established scientific theories like evolution and teach unfounded alternatives.
«My own sense is that private institutions have been more proactive about
defining academic freedom and faculty rights pertaining to them.
Phrases with «academic freedom»