Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2024

A growing number of faculty say that they find it difficult to have an open and honest conversation on campus about at least one hot button political topic and fear being disciplined for their teaching, research, academic discussions, or off-campus speech. Thats some of the findings from a newly released report titled, Silence in the Classroom: The 2024 FIRE Faculty Survey Report , by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression(FIRE).

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Steve Keating

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Gary Player, one of golfs all-time great players, said, the harder I practice, the luckier I get. He believed his hard work earned him luck. To some degree, he was absolutely correct. But he overlooked some of his other characteristics that increased his odds of being consistently lucky. Along with his work ethic, he added a combination of preparation, mindset, and action.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) condemned the arrest of New York University (NYU) faculty members who were present at pro-Palestine protests on campus recently. This crackdown on NYU faculty is part of a distressing pattern of repression of pro-Palestinian speech on college campuses, said AAUP President Dr. Todd Wolfson. The AAUP condemns this practice and we will fight to defend academic freedom and the right of faculty, students, and staff to peacefully assemble on cam

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