Governance – Fall 2015

This issue (Fall 2015) is dedicated to First Amendment rights on North Carolina’s campuses. We provide free speech ratings for each UNC system institution and explore the creation of the “Chicago Principles.” We also discuss recent policy changes that we hope will provide better protection for expression on campus.

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Governance - Fall 2015

Niche Sports Should Leave Colleges Dec 13, 2024
The May 2024 settlement in House v. NCAA was the most recent significant step towards an employee model for collegiate athletes. Reactions to the settlement varied widely across sports and … Continue reading “Niche Sports Should Leave Colleges”
Community Colleges Needn’t Infantilize Students Dec 12, 2024
In the latest instance of colleges providing hand-holding incentives to students, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) has begun paying some students to meet with career counselors. Through grant funding, students … Continue reading “Community Colleges Needn’t Infantilize Students”
Educators: Beware the Certainty Trap Dec 11, 2024
Despite what headlines often suggest, when it comes to tackling controversial issues on college campuses, the biggest challenge isn’t constraints on academic freedom. It’s not restrictions placed on free speech, … Continue reading “Educators: Beware the Certainty Trap”