Academic Freedom
While collective bargaining occupies a much more central place in CAUT's operations today, the defense of academic freedom remains a core priority. According to the CAUT policy statement, the association defines academic freedom as follows:
Academic freedom includes the right, without restriction by prescribed doctrine, to freedom of teaching and discussion; freedom in carrying out research and disseminating and publishing the results thereof; freedom in producing and performing creative works; freedom to engage in service to the institution and the community; freedom to express freely one’s opinion about the institution, its administration, or the system in which one works; freedom from institutional censorship; freedom to acquire, preserve, and provide access to documentary material in all formats; and freedom to participate in professional and representative academic bodies.
CAUT continues to investigate cases of alleged violations of academic freedom as in the Crowe case. Other notable investigations include the case of Dr. Nancy Olivieri, and Dr. David Healy (psychiatrist).
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