UPCOMING TEACH-IN!
Threats to Academic Freedom and Free Speech on Campus
Part of the National Day of Action for Higher Education for the Public Good
Wednesday, April 17, 1-2:30pm
Derby Hall 1080
Education and research require free inquiry, the freedom to teach, students’ freedom to learn, freedom to publish, freedom of assembly and association, and the freedom to speak as members of the public. Today these freedoms are under attack in Ohio and across the country. This teach-in will bring together faculty, students, and staff to discuss their experiences with these attacks and offer an opportunity to discuss how to respond to them together.
Panelist topics:
--Ohio Senate Bill 83
--Growth of precarious employment & the decline of tenure
--Demonization of critical race theory and ethnic studies
--Disciplinary sanctions as a tool to silence student protest
--Institutional prohibition of student voting on divestment
Small breakout discussions will follow the panel presentations and Q&A.
Part of the National Day of Action for Higher Education for the Public Good
Wednesday, April 17, 1-2:30pm
Derby Hall 1080
Education and research require free inquiry, the freedom to teach, students’ freedom to learn, freedom to publish, freedom of assembly and association, and the freedom to speak as members of the public. Today these freedoms are under attack in Ohio and across the country. This teach-in will bring together faculty, students, and staff to discuss their experiences with these attacks and offer an opportunity to discuss how to respond to them together.
Panelist topics:
--Ohio Senate Bill 83
--Growth of precarious employment & the decline of tenure
--Demonization of critical race theory and ethnic studies
--Disciplinary sanctions as a tool to silence student protest
--Institutional prohibition of student voting on divestment
Small breakout discussions will follow the panel presentations and Q&A.
Spring 2024 Meetings
Join us in person (we'll have lunch!) or on Zoom.
Here are our remaining meetings this semester - Mondays at 12:30-2pm.
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Are you a new faculty member? Or, have you been here a while and think it's time to protect your rights as a university employee? Are you concerned about students' rights to a great education in Ohio?
If you're not already a member, please consider joining us! We also welcome collaboration with OSU students and staff or public groups who share our values and goals. Any questions? Write us at osuaaup@gmail.com. |
AAUP-Ohio State's Work to #StopSB83
Since the 2022-23 school year, AAUP-Ohio State has been working hard to counter Ohio legislature's SS 83 (and the accompanying HB151), which would profoundly alter education at Ohio's 14 universities and 23 colleges. If passed into law, this bill would severely limit free speech, undermine values of outreach and inclusion, threaten tenure and academic freedom, and introduce authoritarian standards into education at OSU.
AAUP-Ohio State and our partner groups have had a profound effect in turning out testimonies and fighting this bill. We've had significant victories, and we'll continue with our advocacy. Watch for our emails to membership for updates on what's going on at the statehouse and how you can continue to fight back. Follow us on social media, along with Ohio Conference AAUP and Honesty for Ohio Education, for the latest news and perspective. See AAUP-Ohio State president Pranav Jani's op-ed in the Columbus Dispatch here. |
About Us
Save Ohio Higher Ed
In 2020, our AAUP chapter co-founded Save Ohio Higher Ed (SOHE). This group aims to preserve higher education as a public good for all Ohioans and ensure fair practices for faculty, staff, and students. Working with other AAUP chapters, students, public policy experts, and K-12 advocates, SOHE holds regular online forums on important current issues and builds coalitions towards action. Find descriptions and recordings of past forums on the SOHE page. All are welcome to forums regardless of AAUP membership.
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