Sentences with phrase «academic freedom by»

In 2009, Lakehead University defeated a grievance brought by its faculty association that claimed it had violated faculty members» privacy and right to academic freedom by outsourcing its e-mail system to Google and thereby exposing faculty members» communications to interception by American law enforcement authorities.

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.»

Not exact matches

The State Department should begin by supporting three initiatives: the development of an academic sub-discipline of international religious freedom studies, the engagement of big business, and the building of partnerships with other, like - minded governments.

Such efforts will undoubtedly be hampered by secularized and inadequate notions of academic freedom.

Academic freedom is the freedom to pursue truth in good faith, unimpeded by fear of dismissal by those who wield power.

Far from transcending the «biasing» particularities of biographical experience, in conformity to some positivist notions of «value freedom» and «objectivity,» the academic contributions of each of the scholars studied in this book were profoundly shaped by early childhood experiences, distinctive personality traits, and, as noted above, particular theological or atheological visions, as the case may be.

Thus, while the academic discussion moves off into sophisticated irrelevance, lay theology is dominated by erroneous notions of the Bible and Christian tradition and a lack of freedom and authenticity.

The test of academic freedom is the ability of employees of the university to present ideas that are deeply opposed by the constituency that provides its funding.

Curran is a dissident Catholic moral theologian who was effectively checked by Cardinal James Hickey of Washington when he tried to impose his understanding of academic freedom on Catholic University.

When it is asserted that academic freedom can be limited by the truth, we are no longer talking about freedom but about license.

That first formulation is of particular interest: that academic freedom is limited by truth and the common good.

I have not had to appeal to that oldest and best argument for the institution of academic tenure, the unqualified freedom of a scholar to move as his or her research and thinking lead, without being bound by past assumptions or present colleagues.

Yet Notre Dame's description of «academic freedom and associated responsibilities» in its Faculty Handbook offers no indication that it is shaped by a distinctively Christian understanding of freedom.

Faculties feel constrained by the strictly nonreligious standards of secular «academic freedom.»

Even where such institutional control is not formally in place, academic freedom can be constrained by the broader political restrictions on freedom of speech, and the government's propensity to marginalise, arrest, or threaten those who criticise the regime.

Researchers have long argued that «authoritative parenting,» marked by giving children freedom within specific limits, fosters self - control needed for academic and social success (SN: 8/19/89, p. 117).

Attention must be devoted to: the absence of contact with the supervisor, faulty project propositions, uninspiring and lonely working surroundings, the absence of an introduction into the organisation, disagreement about authorship as well as academic freedom, and intimidation by the supervisor.

The admissions data analyzed in the article, from academic years 2010 through 2012, were released by the University of Cambridge following a freedom of information request.

The institute helped the conservative Louisiana Family Forum (LFF), headed by Christian minister Gene Mills, to pass a state education act in 2008 that allows local boards to teach intelligent design alongside evolution under the guise of «academic freedom».

And an inquiry into CRU's science backed by UEA said in April, «A host of important unresolved questions also arises from the application of Freedom of Information legislation in an academic context.»

According to Richard Thompson, president and chief counsel at Thomas More, Dawn and Julie's method of presenting the material and asking the students to pick a theory and debate it, based on the evidence, is a method of teaching that's supported by the judicial concept of academic freedom: that teachers and students have the right to pursue knowledge, wherever it may lead.

The Finnish Education System therefore can be characterised by trust, freedom, flexibility and a concern to put the wellbeing of children at the forefront, with teachers contributing to a supportive and close relationship with their students balanced with delivering appropriate content and providing a high standard of academic direction in an equitable manner.

The vilification of the training model of teacher education has been compounded by the principle of academic freedom run amok.

Freedom of Information requests issued by Santander bank found that as many as 90,000 parents were issued fines over the last academic year, with issued by Lancashire County Council issuing 4,279, the highest number recorded.

In the 1960s, reformers said that the schools were too academic and that students were stifled by routine and dreary assignments; the reformers wanted more spontaneity, more freedom, and fewer requirements for students.

When turning to education reform, conservatives, by and large, are animated by their love of freedom, pluralism and choice, and by their conviction that America needs stronger academic results to enhance its national wellbeing and boost its economic competitiveness.

The choice afforded them by the framework and the assignment, combined with the technology tools and freedoms of the approach, allows them to pursue their interests, while also developing important academic skills.

According to an article by Perry Zirkel in Educational Leadership (2013) titled «Academic freedom: Professional or Legal Right?»

By placing school choice power directly in the hands of parents who know their children far better than any bureaucrat, real freedom comes when parents are able to shop education dollars for the very best academic program.

According to a recent resolution passed by the Republican National Committee, the Common Core is «a nationwide straightjacket on academic freedom and achievement.»

If the largest libraries lead the way — both public and academic — backed by the largest library associations (ALA) then while libraries will certainly find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit from major publishers for years I strongly believe the outcome will favour freedom of information, accessibility and centuries old precedent.

Charles R. Alcock (reported by Gillis) says that it's important to defend Soon's academic freedom even if most of his colleagues disagree with his findings.

The college researchers have at least some claim of academic freedom, and are not «government servants», and not owned lock stock and barrel by the federal government.

Meyer is largely forgotten today, but his name and story should be known and respected by free - marketers and anyone who cherishes academic freedom and intellectual integrity.

Because I value freedom of speech and academic freedom, I oppose and resist the bullying and intimidation employed by some opponents who refuse to engage in scientific debate by avoiding peer review.

Public Comment Policy This policy asserts Macquarie University's commitment to the principles of academic freedom, and its expectation that staff will challenge society's ideas and contribute to open debate by commenting publicly within areas of their professional expertise.

was posted by the University of Western Australia (UWA) together with an affirmation of UWA's commitment to academic freedom.

Knowledge of the common techniques by which scientists are attacked, irrespective of their discipline and research area, is essential so that institutions can support their academics against attempts to thwart their academic freedom.

By insisting that global warming also be debated, deniers of evolution can argue that they are simply championing academic freedom in general.

The NAS mission is: «NAS is a network of scholars and citizens united by our commitment to academic freedom, disinterested scholarship, and excellence in American higher education.»

Since 2004, groups have tried to link the two issues by pushing «academic freedom bills» that would mandate the teaching of dissenting views on global warming, evolution, human cloning and stem cells.

That effort, too, was ultimately blocked by the Virginia Supreme Court, which ruled that unpublished research should be protected in the interest of academic freedom.

Open Medicine: New Standards of Access and Independence Anita Palepu, Editor, Open Medicine «Presents the experience of founding a new independent open access medical journal in the wake of a controversial instance of editorial interference and suspension of academic freedom that had resulted in the firing of the Canadian Medical Association Journals editors, followed by the resigning of the remaining editors and board.»