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The Academic Bill of Rights Movement: Impact on Diversity Learning Advocates

The Academic Bill of Rights Movement challenges academic freedom by introducing vague terms that may infringe on diversity education. It has been introduced in state legislatures and Congress, but faces opposition from education organizations. The movement raises concerns over legal implications and possible violations of institutional academic freedom, disrupting classroom dynamics. Faculty safeguards such as tenure and shared governance are crucial for upholding academic freedom.

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The Academic Bill of Rights Movement: Impact on Diversity Learning Advocates

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  1. The Academic Bill of Rights Movement – A Stealth Attack on Diversity Learning

  2. Proponents - • David Horowitz • Students for Academic Freedom

  3. What the ABR does for • Students • Faculty

  4. Language • . . co-opts traditional terms protecting academic freedom

  5. Enforcement • Is uncertain

  6. ABR introduced into • Twenty-one State legislatures • The U.S. Congress

  7. The ABR • Negatively impacts education • Is opposed by recognized education organizations

  8. The ABR is (very probably) not legal • Vague / overbroad • Violates ‘institutional’ academic freedom

  9. National campaign • Students for Academic Freedom • Other efforts

  10. The agenda • External control over diversity education

  11. Faculty safeguards • Tenure • Shared governance • ‘Faculty’ academic freedom - legalv. professional

  12. Classroom • Problems • Solutions

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