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The Social Value Of Academic Freedom Defended, J. Peter Byrne Dec 2015

The Social Value Of Academic Freedom Defended, J. Peter Byrne

Indiana Law Journal

In his recent book, Versions of Academic Freedom: From Professionalism to Revolution, Stanley Fish renewed his arguments for an “it’s just a job” account of academic freedom, begun in his 2008 book, Save the World on Your Own Time. He claims that academic freedom consists of nothing more than the conditions necessary to follow the established criteria for scholarship and teaching within each discipline. He complains chiefly against the invocation of academic freedom to protect or glorify political advocacy by academics. There is a lot in Fish’s account to admire and agree with. The appropriate sphere of academic freedom needs …


The Regrettable Underenforcement Of Incompetence As Cause To Dismiss Tenured Faculty, David M. Rabban Dec 2015

The Regrettable Underenforcement Of Incompetence As Cause To Dismiss Tenured Faculty, David M. Rabban

Indiana Law Journal

Universities are extremely reluctant to dismiss tenured professors for incompetence. This reluctance compromises the convincing and broadly accepted justification for the protection of academic freedom through tenure set forth in the 1915 Declaration of Principles of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). After asserting that society benefits from the academic freedom of professors to express their professional views without fear of dismissal, the 1915 Declaration maintained that the grant of permanent tenure following a probationary period of employment protects academic freedom. Yet the 1915 Declaration also stressed that academic freedom does not extend to expression that fails to meet …


2015-December-15-Women’S Health Topic Of Wednesday Lecture, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2015

2015-December-15-Women’S Health Topic Of Wednesday Lecture, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-December-15-Dr. Norman Moore To Speak At Alzheimer's Association Luncheon, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2015

2015-December-15-Dr. Norman Moore To Speak At Alzheimer's Association Luncheon, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


2015-December-15-Spring 2016 Season, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University Dec 2015

2015-December-15-Spring 2016 Season, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.


Fisher Named Fellow By American College Of Sports Medicine, Staff Dec 2015

Fisher Named Fellow By American College Of Sports Medicine, Staff

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No abstract provided.


Uab's Community Health Innovation Awards Fund Four New Projects, Staff Dec 2015

Uab's Community Health Innovation Awards Fund Four New Projects, Staff

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A South Carolinian Collegiate Guide For Applying To Military Officer Candidate School, Austin Hood Dec 2015

A South Carolinian Collegiate Guide For Applying To Military Officer Candidate School, Austin Hood

Senior Theses

The purpose of this guide is to help individuals who are interested in careers as officers in the U.S. military through acceptance and completion of Officer Candidate School for each of the respective branches of the military.

Specifically, this guide is designed for individuals who:

•Attend college or university in the state of South Carolina •Are set to graduate within 1-2 years •Have a strong interest in a challenging but rewarding career


Caribbean Support Group Awards Scholarship To Uab Graduate Student, Jeff Hansen Dec 2015

Caribbean Support Group Awards Scholarship To Uab Graduate Student, Jeff Hansen

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Research Shows Typical American Diet Can Worsen Chronic Pain, Staff Dec 2015

Research Shows Typical American Diet Can Worsen Chronic Pain, Staff

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Reaffirming Our Values, John M. Dunn Dec 2015

Reaffirming Our Values, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

On Saturday, more than 1,800 of our students will graduate from Western Michigan University. Each of them will celebrate their individual achievements, and as a University, we will celebrate the success of the diverse academic community we have built.


Rassini Partners With Uab To Develop Thermoplastic Suspension System, Staff Dec 2015

Rassini Partners With Uab To Develop Thermoplastic Suspension System, Staff

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University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, December 14, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate. Dec 2015

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, December 14, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.


University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, December 14, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate. Dec 2015

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, December 14, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.


December 14, 2015: President's Christmas Party, Emergency Drill Thursday, Ksoe Students Design County Program, Saint Mary's College Of California Dec 2015

December 14, 2015: President's Christmas Party, Emergency Drill Thursday, Ksoe Students Design County Program, Saint Mary's College Of California

SMC Bulletin 2013-2020

No abstract provided.


My News Dec 2015

My News

My News (2014-2020)

  • Get your tickets to the GoDaddy Bowl
  • Georgia Southern hosts renowned educator Dr. Steve Perry for annual MLK Celebration
  • Donate your toys to 'Toys for Tots' at campus locations now through Dec. 18
  • Georgia Southern faculty continue excellence in 2015
  • MyNews returns in 2016, submit your news items now!
  • Del McGee named Eagles Interim Coach for Bowl Game
  • University Holiday Hours


Women's Tennis Adds Two For Spring Season, Georgia Southern University Dec 2015

Women's Tennis Adds Two For Spring Season, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

  • Women's Tennis Adds Two for Spring Season


New Study Links Short Sleep To Distracted Secondary Eating And Drinking, Staff Dec 2015

New Study Links Short Sleep To Distracted Secondary Eating And Drinking, Staff

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Fall Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn Dec 2015

Fall Open House Welcome, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.


Uab Launches Study Of Cannabidiol Oil For Severe Seizures, Alicia Rohan Dec 2015

Uab Launches Study Of Cannabidiol Oil For Severe Seizures, Alicia Rohan

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2015 Fall - Commencement Program, Office Of The Registrar, East Tennessee State University Dec 2015

2015 Fall - Commencement Program, Office Of The Registrar, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Commencement Ceremonies and Programs

No abstract provided.


Armstrong Commencement Program, Armstrong Atlantic State University Dec 2015

Armstrong Commencement Program, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong Commencement Programs

Graduation program for this commencement from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia on December 12, 2015. The program includes an order of ceremony and list of graduates.


Fall Commencement Program, December 11-12, 2015, Coastal Carolina University Dec 2015

Fall Commencement Program, December 11-12, 2015, Coastal Carolina University

Commencement Programs

Program of Commencement Exercises at Coastal Carolina University.


Chemistry Major On Fast Track To Pharmacy School, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee Dec 2015

Chemistry Major On Fast Track To Pharmacy School, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Seeing she graduated in December, a semester early, and is already applying to pharmacy schools, Mindy Chen '15 believes her experience at Dominican has put her on a faster track.


Transfer Student Orientation, John M. Dunn Dec 2015

Transfer Student Orientation, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.


New Study Links Short Sleep To Distracted Secondary Eating And Drinking, Staff Dec 2015

New Study Links Short Sleep To Distracted Secondary Eating And Drinking, Staff

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Isso Newsletter, December 11, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office. Dec 2015

Isso Newsletter, December 11, 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. International Students And Scholars Office.

ISSO Weekly Newsletter

Inside This Issue:


--Winter Clothing Drive December 14-18
--Winter Break On Campus Dining Hours
--International Students Living on Campus Late Departure Procedures
--Winter Break Travel Reminder
--Health and Wellness
--Change in the Pharmacy Specialist Used for SHIP Health Insurance
--Money Matters
--Live Like a Student Financial Literacy Classes
--Transit Financial Literacy
--The Sue Follon Scholarship for Women in Leadership
--For Sale and Sublease Ads


December 11, 2015 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate Dec 2015

December 11, 2015 Minutes, Swosu Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

SWOSU Faculty Senate December 11, 2015 Approved Minutes


Lifesaving Scrubs Repurposed As Art To Celebrate Uab Women And Infants Center Anniversary, Staff Dec 2015

Lifesaving Scrubs Repurposed As Art To Celebrate Uab Women And Infants Center Anniversary, Staff

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December 11, 2015 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Dec 2015

December 11, 2015 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.