The following blog postings reflect my thoughts on topics related to freedom of speech, academic freedom, and higher education. Eventually, I hope to use these … Read more “Introduction”
Preamble and disclosure of potential bias
Near the end of my favorite TED Talk, philosopher, Daniel Dennett (2002), explains that science is morally neutral; science has no place for hatred or … Read more “Preamble and disclosure of potential bias”
My country, ‘tis of thee…
“We raised a banner of bold colors–no pale pastels. We proclaimed a dream of an America that would be a shining city on a hill” … Read more “My country, ‘tis of thee…”
The judiciary; A Constitutional Context – Latency (1776-1919)
In many ways, the American Revolution embodied the ideals of the Enlightenment and reflected the liberal desire to balance rights of individuals with limited government … Read more “The judiciary; A Constitutional Context – Latency (1776-1919) ”
Court Cases in the Modern Era
Despite the importance of free speech in higher education, the number of cases involving academic freedom and/or free speech and the institutional desire to ensure … Read more “Court Cases in the Modern Era”
Ethics in Human Subjects Research and the Role of Institutional Review Boards
During my suspension relating to the hostile environment and academic freedom survey I had created with my students, there was a great deal of communication … Read more “Ethics in Human Subjects Research and the Role of Institutional Review Boards”
Title IX:
Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is federal law. It proclaims:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, … Read more “Title IX:”
Educational Institutions’ Purpose & Processes
The purpose of higher education in society is debatable. Among sociologists, the views of functionalists and conflict theorists differ. Functionalists argue that education must teach … Read more “Educational Institutions’ Purpose & Processes”
Flippity-Flop; It’s time to stop…
The complexity and intractability of issues related to Title IX and protection from hostile learning environment are made more difficult when one considers the multitude … Read more “Flippity-Flop; It’s time to stop…”
The nature and neurology of higher learning
We now turn to a consideration of the locus of action in education, the college classroom. In addition to the contextual effects described already, each … Read more “The nature and neurology of higher learning”
Five “Old White Guys”…
In reviewing these individual accounts of five “old white guys,” it’s important to note that many women have also run afoul of the political-correctness and … Read more “Five “Old White Guys”…”
References
AAUP (1915): https://www.aaup.org/NR/rdonlyres/A6520A9D-0A9A-47B3-B550-C006B5B224E7/0/1915Declaration.pdf
AAUP, (2016). The History, Uses and Abuses of Title IX (Executive Summary). from: https://www.aaup.org/report/history-uses-and-abuses-title-ix?link_id=1&can_id=363a6e8ff04547cb8dd6a5d5e6938cbc&source=email-proposed-changes-to-sexual-harassment-regulations-2&email_referrer=email_485933&email_subject=proposed-changes-to-sexual-harassment-regulations
Adams, D. (2018). Victims share what Larry Nassar … Read more “References”