What Can Faculty & Staff Do About Attacks on Higher Ed?

Описание: Kathy Roberts Forde and Mark Pachucki from the non-partisan Stand Together for Higher Ed movement dive into the current attacks on higher education and explore what faculty and staff can do to uphold academic freedom amidst political and financial pressures. They discuss organizing campus events, writing op-eds, and engaging with lawmakers. They also highlight the importance of institutional autonomy, tenure protections, and faculty governance. The conversation features insights on the distinctions between tenured and non-tenured faculty, staff involvement, and effective strategies to defend the integrity of higher education. Join us for an in-depth discussion on reclaiming the narrative and advocating for the common good in higher education.

00:00 Organizing Faculty and Staff for Academic Freedom
00:26 Promoting Public Discussion and Events
00:47 Encouraging Op-Eds and Legislative Engagement
01:46 The Importance of Diverse Social Networks
02:08 Focus on Students and Local Initiatives
02:29 Faculty and Staff vs. Administration
02:48 The Role of Tenure in Advocacy
03:18 Founding Stand Together for Higher Ed
04:28 Risks and Protections for Non-Tenured Faculty and Staff
06:56 Collective Action and Institutional Challenges
09:47 Public Messaging and Legislative Outreach
12:33 The Value of Higher Education
14:06 Strategies for Defending Academic Freedom
18:36 Debating Effective Responses
23:04 Conclusion: Navigating Unprecedented Challenges