A study was conducted to see if differences in attitudes and definitions exist between faculty and administrators toward the concept of academic freedom. The purpose was to gain a better understanding of their attitudes toward, and the perceptions of, academic freedom and compare those perceptions to the academic freedom general taxonomy. Academic administrators, department chairs, and full-time faculty members in the 15 senior colleges in The University System of Georgia received survey instruments that focused on the following five areas: (1) an individual faculty member's political or religious beliefs; (2) teaching and classroom discussions; (3) research and scholarship; (4) personal conduct outside the classroom; and (5) institutional academic freedom. Statistical analysis reveals all three groups share a common, high opinion concerning the value of academic freedom, but differences were found in defining the scope of academic freedom. It is suggested that potential differences exist on campus among faculty, department chairs, and administrators that may lead to conflicts and challenges related to academic freedom. A review of campus policies and procedures by academic policy-makers related to the broad areas identified by this study may reduce the potential for legal actions within the academy. An appendix notes 16 case studies derived from actual court cases used in the survey questionnaire. Contains 14 references. (SM)