The article discusses a shift in higher education where colleges are increasingly bypassing due process when censuring or firing professors. It highlights how institutions once approached such actions cautiously but now treat due process as optional. This trend is explored through examples and analysis from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Key Points
- Colleges historically handled professor censures with caution and due process.
- Current practices often make due process optional in faculty disciplinary actions.
- This change reflects broader shifts in higher education governance and accountability.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This trend could undermine academic freedom in higher education, potentially limiting diverse viewpoints and parental confidence in institutions. It highlights concerns over institutional overreach, aligning with EFI’s focus on protecting freedoms and rights in education.
