The article examines a shift in higher education where colleges are increasingly quick to censure or fire professors without adhering to traditional due process. It contrasts this with past practices where institutions proceeded cautiously in such matters. This change reflects evolving norms in academic governance and faculty rights.
Key Points
- Colleges are moving away from careful due process in censuring professors
- Historical caution in handling faculty discipline has diminished
- Due process is now often treated as optional in academic institutions
Implications for Educational Freedom
This trend erodes educational freedom in higher education by allowing institutional overreach that stifles free speech and academic diversity. It underscores the importance of protecting due process to empower educators and prevent government or administrative suppression of viewpoints, aligning with EFI’s advocacy for freedom in education.
Source: Fire First, Ask Questions Later
