Summary University of Chicagos Commitment to Free Speech provost.uchicago.edu
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The University of Chicago values free speech and open inquiry, but may regulate expression to prevent disruption.
Key Points
- The University of Chicago is committed to the principle of free speech and open inquiry.
- The university not only promotes a lively and fearless freedom of debate and deliberation but also protects that freedom when others attempt to restrict it.
- The university's fundamental commitment is to the principle that debate or discussion of ideas should not be suppressed.
- The university may also reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of expression to ensure that it does not disrupt the ordinary activities of the university.
- The University of Chicago values free speech and open inquiry, and all members of the community share in the responsibility of maintaining a climate of mutual respect.
- The Committee on Freedom of Expression was appointed in 2014 to draft a statement in response to recent national events that have tested institutional commitments to free and open discourse.
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The University of Chicago is committed to free speech and open inquiry, which includes robust and uninhibited debate among all members of the community. The Committee on Freedom of Expression was appointed in 2014 to draft a statement in response to recent national events that have tested institutional commitments to free and open discourse. The University values free speech and open inquiry, and all members of the community share in the responsibility of maintaining a climate of mutual respect. The University guarantees the broadest possible latitude for all members to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn. The University's commitment to freedom of inquiry is a profound commitment, and the University exists for the sake of such inquiry. Members of the university community are free to criticize and contest the views expressed on campus, but they must also act in conformity with the principle of free expression. There are narrow exceptions to the general principle of freedom of expression, such as when expression violates the law, invades privacy interests, or constitutes a genuine threat or harassment. The university may also reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of expression to ensure that it does not disrupt the ordinary activities of the university.
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The University of Chicago is committed to the principle of free speech and open inquiry, which is at the core of its greatness. The university not only promotes a lively and fearless freedom of debate and deliberation but also protects that freedom when others attempt to restrict it. Members of the university community are free to criticize and contest the views expressed on campus, but they must also act in conformity with the principle of free expression. The university's fundamental commitment is to the principle that debate or discussion of ideas should not be suppressed. However, there are narrow exceptions to the general principle of freedom of expression, such as when expression violates the law, invades privacy interests, or constitutes a genuine threat or harassment. The university may also reasonably regulate the time, place, and manner of expression to ensure that it does not disrupt the ordinary activities of the university. The university fosters the ability of members of the community to engage in debate and deliberation in an effective and responsible manner as an essential part of its educational mission. The University of Chicago values free speech and open inquiry, and all members of the community share in the responsibility of maintaining a climate of mutual respect. The University does not shield individuals from ideas and opinions they find unwelcome, and disagreements are natural. The University guarantees the broadest possible latitude for all members to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn. The University's commitment to freedom of inquiry is a profound commitment, and the University exists for the sake of such inquiry. The University has a long-standing and distinctive value of complete freedom of speech on all subjects. The Committee has reviewed the University's history and consulted with individuals both inside and outside the University to affirm the importance of maintaining and celebrating these values for the future. The University of Chicago has a commitment to free speech, which includes robust and uninhibited debate among all members of the community. The Committee on Freedom of Expression was appointed in 2014 to draft a statement in response to recent national events that have tested institutional commitments to free and open discourse. This is outlined in the Report of the Committee on Freedom of Expression.