Resolution 82-83-07

Academic Freedom; Free Speech; Faculty Handbook

Whereas, the Faculty Senate affirms the principles of academic freedom specifically stated in the Faculty Handbook, namely, AFaculty members of the University: (1) have the same rights and responsibilities of free speech, thought, and action as all American citizens@ (P. 25) (2) Amay not be penalized by the University for Expressions of opinion or association in their private or civic capacity.@ (P.22). Whereas, an off-campus organization, the Club of Life, has distributed a leaflet attacking Gerald Larue, Professor Emeritus of Religion and Archaeology at the University of Southern California, demanding Athe firing of Gerald Larue for advocating and participating in Nazi crimes against humanity.@ Be it resolved that the Senate reaffirms the free speech rights of our faculty and deplores any and all intemperate attacks on faculty colleagues such as Emeritus Professor Larue.

[Text taken from October 20, 1982 Senate meeting minutes].

Resolution Number: 82-83-07

Author: Alvin Rudisell

Date:

Action Taken: Passed