All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join Dr. Manuel R. Rupe (J.D., Ph.D.), senior associate dean of administrative and legal affairs for the Central Michigan University College of Medicine and CMU Health, and Dr. Sue Hildebrandt, special assistant to the provost, for a webinar titled “The First Amendment in the Academy.”
- Date: online synchronous session, Friday, September 6
- Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
- Register by Thursday, September 5, but submit any questions by August 23 within the registration survey
This timely presentation will explore the intersection of free speech rights and academic institutions and provide an overview of the First Amendment while exploring the historical and legal foundations of academic freedom. It will also address the First Amendment in both the academy and the classroom. Participants will gain insights into the legal framework that shapes free speech on campus and in educational contexts. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with crucial issues surrounding freedom of expression in higher education.
This program is sponsored by the Office of the Provost.
