Sentences with phrase «academic freedom from»

Mosher, I guess CW is thinking that academic freedom from the constraints of any risk whatsoever in producing junk science enables innovative thinking to flourish that would not otherwise evolve.

Not exact matches

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told leaders of his centre - right EU political group on Saturday that he would comply with demands from Brussels to change measures branded an attack on academic freedom, the party said.

... If Catholicity at the university level is to remain, Notre Dame had better be prepared to save itself, whether from «secular humanism,» a distorted view of academic freedom, or a goal of becoming [well - regarded] at the cost of its Catholic uniqueness...

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.

At Vanderbilt the constituencies were reassured that the university was persisting in its primal Christian commitment because of high standards in academics, or a liberal or broad or thorough curriculum, or freedom from dogmatism, or the cultivation of moral character, or social conscience regarding racial integration or the relief of poverty, or decorum and discipline in fraternities and at football games.

The principles of academic freedom and of relative independence for education within the political structure do not exclude or excuse those who teach from active participation in political life.

The hallowed principles of journalistic, artistic and academic freedom are threatened, they argue, and only a stout defense of the barricades will prevent a «neo-McCarthy» backlash from overwhelming the social and political progress of the last few decades.

Freedom, then, stripped of its human aspects — free choice, social, political, academic and religious freedoms, etc. — is basically freedom from eFreedom, then, stripped of its human aspects — free choice, social, political, academic and religious freedoms, etc. — is basically freedom from efreedom from entropy.

True academic freedom is not freedom from ecclesiastical authority, but freedom to speak the truth.

Freedom from my normal academic responsibilities allowed me to plunge again into the daily news dramas of my usually distant homeland.

When academic freedom is untethered from truth, it is no longer possible to make a reasonable (truthful) argument for academic freedom.

In doing so, they had powerful support from the secular media of communication and they made very effective use of a conception of academic freedom that had been designed to promote the secularization of higher education.

However, it was the need for reformation of academic and church life that evoked his deepest and most profound responses, coming as they did from his own personal struggle for freedom before God.

Aside from taking the freedom to choose away from these youth athletes and the elitist mentality of the academies, I also have a huge problem with the focus on athletics to the detriment, even elimination of, a focus on academics.

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.

«Academic freedom that only tenure can provide is critical for the protection of scientists,» George Leikauf wrote, while Toby Walsh asked, «Wouldn't it be better to argue that we need to consider how tenure is awarded so all can profit from the freedom it brings...?»

«We have a lot of academic freedom here, and that could perhaps attract people from abroad who don't want to be working in somebody else's lab.»

Duesberg, who is well known for denying the link between HIV and AIDS, escaped censure from the University of California, Berkeley, after an investigation upheld his academic freedom and found no clear evidence that he broke faculty rules in publishing the paper.

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.»

When, last year, Hope expressed these views in a blog post for the national newspaper The Guardian, he was the target of hostile comments from readers, some seeing his vision as a threat to job security or academic freedom, or maintaining that it is only applicable to a few fields.

But, while most academics in training aspire to freedom, to become independent you need to break free from your research adviser, and you need to take some sizable risks.

Feb 2009 - Scientists fight for academic freedom EuroSyStem scientist Elena Cattaneo challenges Italian government The Italian government has excluded human embryonic stem cells from a recent 8 - million - Euro funding opportunity for stem cell biologists.

Hundreds of Turkish academics face prison terms and expulsion from their universities for exercising their freedom of speech.

The same can not be said of those seeking to use important freedom of information laws to disparage academics and other public - sector scientists and abuse the freedom of information process to drive them away from ongoing important collaborations in the furtherance of sound, science - driven public and commercial policy development.

check out http://www.academic-refugees.org/, an organisation set up in 1933 to rescue academics from nazi germany — unfortunately they've been busy in the last few years too, protecting academic freedom worldwide.

Under the terms of their charter, which is typically up for renewal every five years, charter schools are expected to deliver improved academic results in return for freedom from many state and local mandates.

Whatever parents are seeking for their children — improved academic performance, more engaged teachers, social acceptance, freedom from bullying, special needs programming, and so on — they are more likely to find it when they have more than one choice.

As teachers gave up some «academic freedom,» their isolation from each other was greatly reduced, and grade - level teams had a common purpose.

She started spending a lot of time in various departments of the university — from the registrar's office to provost's office — learning about the basics of higher education, including academic freedom and FERPA.

They benefit from the freedom to explore new ideas without fear of failure or the stress of grades, and regular exposure to new experiences can also increase their cognitive flexibility, preparing them for academic challenges.

Apart from two required seminars — one each semester — you are given full freedom to design your own unique academic pathway based on previous work experience, creative interests, and professional goals.

Supporters say the laws protect teachers from arbitrary dismissals, strengthen academic freedom, and attract high - quality candidates for high - stress, relatively low - paid work that is vital to the community.

During the award presentation, CIC President Richard Ekman noted that Chait «is a popular and gifted teacher... [and] an imaginative researcher who has created fresh understandings of critical campus issues, ranging from shared governance, to faculty employment and evaluation, to academic freedom.»

Taking cues from the failure of the voucher system in New Orleans, where state money came with additional regulations, Texas would continue to allow private and religious schools academic freedom.

Due process prevents good teachers from being fired for bad reasons, and it protects teachers» professional judgment and academic freedom.»

They operate with freedom from some of the regulations that are imposed upon district schools, yet are held accountable for academic results and student achievement.

In Finland, Kim experiences a different world in which students are given freedom and autonomy in exchange for high academic expectations from the adults, parents, and teachers alike.

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.

In 1933 Rice — a well - respected if somewhat radical professor of classics — was dismissed from his position at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, over differences of opinion with the college's administration regarding academic freedom.

«The fundamental principle is academic freedom... In this case, a group of scientists [i.e. the Friends of Science] holds a particular viewpoint and have advanced it publicly, with funding support from the external community.

In writing to Sullivan, Trenberth makes sure she knows how «distinguished» and «prominent» he is while he urges her to hide Mann's emails from public scrutiny, citing «academic freedom.»

Grijalva's probe has drawn fire in recent days from critics who call it an affront to academic freedom, and the request for communications has been one of the focal points.

In defense of academic freedom against denialist FOIA inquisition tactics [Letter to University of Virginia President Sullivan from American Association of University professors, Virginia ACLU, Union of Concerned Scientists, and nine other groups, including Climate Science Watch]

«I think Justice Hugo Black was right to say that First Amendment rights «must be accorded to the ideas we hate or sooner or later they will be denied to the ideas we cherish»; and the same is true of academic freedom principles, flowing both from the First Amendment rights of public university employees and from their tenure contracts and professional norms.

Virk approved the program despite an expert panel's «serious reservations» about TWU's academic freedom, breadth of world view, ability to teach legal skills, and course quality, a press release from OUTlaws states.

That said, I also doubt that argument fundamentally based on the academic freedom of professors to teach what they want is likely to sway the Law Societies that make up the Federation away from their fascination with standardizing curriculum in as many areas as possible.