ERIC Number: EJ1398454
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-080X
EISSN: EISSN-1469-9508
Perceived Impacts of a Viewpoint Diversity Law in Florida's State Universities
Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, v45 n5 p529-544 2023
Intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity are hotly debated topics in academia, marked by an increase in legislation focusing on intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity within academic settings. This study explores the impact of Florida House Bill 233 on public universities, including academics' morale. House Bill 233 purports to support intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity through four components: prohibiting shielding of students, staff, and academics from certain speech; requiring an annual assessment on intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity; creating a cause of action for certain video- or audio-recordings; and revising provisions related to protected expressive activity, university student governments, and codes of conduct. This study sampled 187 academics from four state universities. Findings indicate that while academics support intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity conceptually, most academics suggested the bill has negative impacts on intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity and faculty morale. Implications for future research and policy development are discussed.
Descriptors: State Legislation, Diversity, Public Colleges, Intellectual Freedom, Freedom of Speech, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Morale
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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