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Sanford, Terry – 1986
The background on academic freedom in the United States and the current situation are discussed by former North Carolina Governor and Duke University President Terry Sanford. Academic freedom had not been established in the United States even as late as the beginning of the 20th century. In fact, the meaning of academic freedom or faculty rights…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Case Studies, Censorship, College Faculty
Peer reviewedSmith, Sonya G. – Journal of College and University Law, 1998
Examines the issue of a professor's First Amendment right to academic freedom vs. a student's right to an effective learning environment free from sexual harassment in a 1996 case, Cohen vs. San Bernardino Valley College. Also explored is the right of a public employee to free speech. Recommendations are offered to college administrators on…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrative Policy, Case Studies, Classroom Communication
