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The AAUP and its chapters defend the right to free speech and peaceful protest on university campuses, condemn the militarized response by institutional leaders to these activities, and vehemently oppose the politically motivated assault on higher education.   Our colleges and universities are places of free and open expression, inquiry, and debate. Even in sharp …

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The BSU AAUP is collecting information on how faculty on campus are changing their teaching and research in response to SB 202/PL 113. We are interested in ways you have been advised to or have changed your courses with a focus on changes to source materials, changes in course-specific diversity requirements, changes in teaching approach, pressure …

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Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2024Time: 5-6:30pmLocation: Arts Journalism Building 175, Ball State University (Zoom streaming option is available)   This event is open to the public   Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with four speakers offering their perspectives on recent laws impacting academic freedom in a number of states, including Indiana. Speakers: …

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Call to Action: We must take immediate action to prevent the passage of Indiana Senate Bill 202. Send a letter to the Indiana House Education Committee!

Press Release on Indiana SB 202 For Immediate Release February 16, 2024 In response to Senate Bill 202 being considered by the Indiana State Legislature, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, the Ball State University Faculty Council adopted the following motion (PDF Here): “The Ball State University Faculty Council rejects the provisions in SB 202 which …

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