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Academic Freedom Workshop

American Studies | Art | Art History and Archaeology | Classics | College of Arts and Humanities | Communication | Douglass Center | English | History | Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Program and Center for Jewish Studies | Linguistics | Philosophy | School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | School of Music | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Monday, February 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Virtual

Recent events on our campus and at campuses across the country have raised questions about faculty members' rights and responsibilities regarding academic freedom, First Amendment rights to free speech, and how to engage campus communities in challenging conversations. This workshop invites colleagues in Arts and Humanities to come with questions and concerns about teaching and researching, including in politically and socially charged areas, extramural speech, and other issues related to this topic that have emerged. 

How are academic freedom and the right to speech different, and where do they intersect? What are the rights and responsibilities of faculty members and students in campus discussions, classroom debates, and public communication? Please join us for this workshop, where we will explore the best ways to navigate these challenges both in and outside the classroom. 

Speakers:

The session will be moderated by Laura Rosenthal, Director for Faculty Leadership.

This event is sponsored by the Committee on Race, Equity and Justice, College of Arts and Humanities.

If you require accommodations, please email the Office of Faculty Affairs at faculty@umd.edu or call 301.405.6803.

Add to Calendar 02/02/26 12:00:00 02/02/26 13:15:00 America/New_York Academic Freedom Workshop

Recent events on our campus and at campuses across the country have raised questions about faculty members' rights and responsibilities regarding academic freedom, First Amendment rights to free speech, and how to engage campus communities in challenging conversations. This workshop invites colleagues in Arts and Humanities to come with questions and concerns about teaching and researching, including in politically and socially charged areas, extramural speech, and other issues related to this topic that have emerged. 

How are academic freedom and the right to speech different, and where do they intersect? What are the rights and responsibilities of faculty members and students in campus discussions, classroom debates, and public communication? Please join us for this workshop, where we will explore the best ways to navigate these challenges both in and outside the classroom. 

Speakers:

The session will be moderated by Laura Rosenthal, Director for Faculty Leadership.

This event is sponsored by the Committee on Race, Equity and Justice, College of Arts and Humanities.

If you require accommodations, please email the Office of Faculty Affairs at faculty@umd.edu or call 301.405.6803.

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Please note this free event is only open to UMD faculty.

Please register to attend.

You will receive the link to access the event online in your confirmation email, and in a reminder email before the event starts. Only authenticated users will be able to attend the workshop; register with your UMD email address.

Organization

Contact

Office of Faculty Affairs
faculty@umd.edu
301-405-6803

Cost

Free