Academic Freedom

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	AAUP delays censure decision until 2014 Randolph--Olivia Marie (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 109:56, p.1	6/21/2013	Recommendations from the United Faculty and Senate caused the AAUP to vote to delay any censure action until 2014. This will give President Ruud a chance to resolve serious problems created in part by his predecessor.
2	AAUP releases report on cuts Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 109:33, p.1	2/8/2013	The report addressed five "issues of concern". According to the report, several faculty members expressed a lack of trust in President Allen's administration that started before the events of 2012; photo
3	AAUP president express concern over Allen's actions Findley--Blake Thurston (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 109:23, p.1	11/13/2012	Professor Dan Power, the AAUP-United Faculty President (American Association of University Professors), expressed concern that President Allen's actions have strengthened the possibility that the AAUP Congress will censure UNI at its meeting in 2013.
4	Let freedom ring in the classroom Calcara--Sally A. (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 104:9, p.2	9/25/2007	American Association of University Professors has published a report, which responds contemporary critics who are concerned with too much academic liberty.
5	Debate rocks AAUP conference on academic freedom Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 100:47, p.1	4/2/2004	UNI hosted the American Association of University Professors Spring State Conference.
6	Academic freedom: a challenge Campus News Network 10:7, p.1	11/8/1999	Discussion about Katherine van Wormer and the policies regarding faculty responsibilities to the university.
7	Tenure study reveals criteria of 'privilege' Tjelmeland--Emily Northern Iowan 94:54, p.1	4/28/1998	Tenure decisions, granting academic freedom, are made carefully by the Provost and a committee.
8	The Childress affair and its implication for academic freedom Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.299	7/1/1995	Detailed account of the assignment in which Mr. Childress used taboo words and the public reaction to the assignment.
9	The Hoffmans affair Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.282	7/1/1995	Detailed account of the controversy surrounding Mr. Hoffmans and his protests against the Viet Nam War and the draft; photo.
10	The impact of McCarthyism Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.206	7/1/1995	The college faces challenges in teaching the Communist Manifesto, loyalty oaths, and charges of subversion on its own staff.
11	Advisory Board requests new human rights policy; Faculty Senate meets Monday Wolfe--Jason Northern Iowan 88:45, p.1	3/13/1992	Faculty Senate passes measures supporting new policies on human rights and academic freedom.
12	Faculty Senate discusses three items; human rights, academic freedom policies and university catalog issues placed on March docket Wolfe--Jason Northern Iowan 88:41, p.4	2/28/1992
13	"Content-neutral" statement explained Coulter--Cynthia M. (Library Faculty) Northern Iowan 87:2, p.3	9/7/1990	Faculty respond to spring letters commenting on the use of the phrase "content-neutral" in the University's "Freedom of Expression" policy.
14	Accuracy . . . in Academia? Chung--David R. Northern Iowan 82:26, p.2	12/10/1985	Believes that the people who support Accuracy in Academia are trying to limit professors' right to free speech.
15	'Academic freedom' Carson--Scott Northern Iowan 77:55, p.3	5/12/1981	Does not believe that letting ROTC on UNI campus will violate anyone's academic freedom.
16	No ROTC! Gute--Gary G. (Family Services Faculty) Northern Iowan 77:55, p.2	5/12/1981	Feels that ROTC is not an academic program; therefore, prohibiting it on campus is not a violation of academic freedom.
17	ROTC not for UNI Wehner--Carl Orville (Classes of 1951 and 1959; Mathematics Faculty) Northern Iowan 77:55, p.2	5/12/1981	Does not believe that ROTC on the UNI campus has anything to do with academic freedom.
18	'You missed the point' Morrison--David Northern Iowan 77:53, p.2	5/5/1981	Believes that academic freedom is the major concept that makes UNI work.
19	Partisanship clouds facts Crownfield--David R. (Philosophy and Religion Facu Northern Iowan 74:5, p.2	9/16/1977	Professor Crownfield disagrees with Professor Morgan; outlines significant achievements of the first faculty contract.
20	"Publish or perish" bill a threat Palmer--David L. Northern Iowan 69:60, p.2	7/13/1973	Believes bill is a bad step.
21	Responsibility needed Dreier--William H. (Education Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:35, p.2	2/17/1970	Believes Northern Iowan erred in recent headline.
22	Academic freedom discussed Northern Iowan 66:31, p.1	2/3/1970	Discussion centers on varying definitions.
23	Academic freedom or political control? Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:30, p.3	1/30/1970	Professor Fox fears effects of Childress assignment.
24	Comments on academic freedom Haman--Albert Charles (Biology Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:30, p.2	1/30/1970	Supports academic freedom, but believes that it, like all ideas, is subject to debate and question.
25	Regents support academic freedom reject Messerly's petition on Childress Northern Iowan 66:30, p.1	1/30/1970	Regents and President Maucker defend Childress assignment.
26	AFT backs Childress Northern Iowan 66:29, p.3	1/9/1970	Believes Mr. Childress had right to make assignment.
27	Questions role of University Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:29, p.3	1/9/1970	Professor Fox questions call for university to become involved with social reform.
28	The Childress profanity case Wiesenfeld--Julius (Mathematics Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:29, p.2	1/9/1970	Professor Wiesenfeld analyzes effects of the Childress assignment.
29	Childress criticized for vulgar words Northern Iowan 66:28, p.5	12/19/1969	Mr. Severin cites recent assignment given by Mr. Childress; Dean Shields defends assignment.
30	KWWL features profs; discuss freedom Northern Iowan 65:52, p.1	4/22/1969	Professors discuss academic freedom.
31	Academic freedom discussed on KWWL Northern Iowan 65:51, p.6	4/18/1969	UNI faculty members will participate.
32	Would commemorate rally, all-night vigil Secl--Mary Northern Iowan 65:11, p.2	10/15/1968	Letter calls for commemoration of President Maucker's courageous stand for freedom of speech in connection with the Ed Hoffmans case one year before.
33	Impressed by freedom Oates--Michael David (Modern Languages Faculty) Northern Iowan 64:54, p.2	5/7/1968	Professor Oates responds to Professor Fox's comments on professional freedom; Professor Oates believes that he has sufficient freedom to do his job.
34	President J. W. Maucker urges clarification of academic freedom Maucker--James William (President of ISTC--SCI--and UNI) Northern Iowan 64:53, p.3	5/3/1968	Selections of text of President Maucker's acceptance speech for AAUP award.
35	Maucker receives award for academic freedom Northern Iowan 64:52, p.1	4/30/1968	President Maucker honored with AAUP's Meiklejohn Award; photo.
36	AAUP nominates Maucker for Meiklejohn Award Northern Iowan 64:29, p.1	2/2/1968	Would recognize President Maucker for his role in defending academic freedom.
37	Dr. Maucker: 'Sound ideas will prevail' Northern Iowan 64:25, p.1	12/11/1967	Believes academic freedom is good for society as a whole.
38	Heed free expressionists Williams--Terry L. (Student--1991-1998) Northern Iowan 64:16, p.2	11/3/1967	Professor Williams hopes that Board will be inclined toward free speech in wake of Hoffmans article.
39	Student Senate supports action of Maucker, Upchurch Northern Iowan 64:14, p.1	10/27/1967	Passes formal measure in support of statement on freedom of expression; passes measure on pass/fail grading.
40	Students and faculty rally to support freedom policy Northern Iowan 64:13, p.1	10/24/1967	Three thousand students and 150 faculty march to President's home to express support for President Maucker's stand on the Hoffmans matter.
41	President announces policy supporting freedom at UNI Northern Iowan 64:12, p.1	10/20/1967	Text of President Maucker's policy freedom of expression.
42	Senator says academics a concern of SS Johnson--Karin (Student--1967) College Eye 63:47, p.2	4/18/1967	Argues that students don't want control over academic requirements, only uniformity.
43	Fox one of world's worst writers? Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) College Eye 63:43, p.2	3/24/1967	Claims astonishment at the misinterpretation of a previous column.
44	Issue of academic freedom out in open Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) College Eye 63:41, p.2	3/17/1967	Advocates a more solid organization of the faculty.
45	Explains further the need of academic freedom Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) College Eye 63:39, p.2	3/10/1967	Contends that faculty should be allowed total freedom in order to make real discoveries about the world.
46	Professors need freedom and responsibility Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) College Eye 63:35, p.2	2/24/1967	Chides the editor for attempting to censor the actions of the faculty.
47	Nature of Dr. Fox revealed Behrens--Roy Richard (Class of 1968; Art Faculty) College Eye 59:17, p.2	2/5/1965	Professor Fox acts as mediator in his column against restriction of 'Another Country;' student disagrees with banning of book.
48	'Filthy' book causes academic freedom controversy Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) College Eye 59:16, p.2	1/15/1965	Baldwin's 'Another Country' has academic merit.
49	EYE asks 'Do we have student academic freedom?' College Eye 45:29, p.2	5/7/1954	Encourages students to send letters to the EYE about their views on student academic freedom at Teachers College.
50	Untitled Allbee--Nancy College Eye 44:10, p.2	11/14/1952	Academic freedom is gained through knowledge/education.

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