Advancing Academic Freedom and Shared Governance

Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina

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News from AAUP-FM

• Commencement Speech Defends Academic Freedom
  During the Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies, Francis Marion President Fred Carter asked attendees to recognize the important role that academic freedom plays in providing high-quality education. Carter’s remarks weigh inContinue reading “Commencement Speech Defends Academic Freedom”
• Carter Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
  President Luther F. Carter was awarded with an inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award in Shared Governance at the state chapter meeting on October 8. AAUP-SC president, Shawn Smolen-Morton, presented Dr. CarterContinue reading “Carter Receives Lifetime Achievement Award”
• Fall Forum Set for November 17
  Francis Marion faculty members are encouraged to attend the 2022 AAUP Fall Forum being held on Thursday, November 17th, 4:00 pm, at the Lowrimore Auditorium. Fall and Spring Forums areContinue reading “Fall Forum Set for November 17”

News from AAUP National

• AAUP Concludes Indiana University Northwest Violated Academic Freedom, Has Unwelcoming Racial Climate
• Special Committee to Report on Academic Freedom in Florida
• Florida College System Censorship Can Not Stand
• AAUP Launches Inquiry into Hamline University
• AAUP Files Brief Supporting Student Debt Relief

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