College campuses have become free-speech battlegrounds — places where students spar over polarizing speakers, outside demonstrators stoke violence, and professors draw intense fire for offering provocative opinions. What should administrators with Middlebury, Berkeley, or Charlottesville on their minds expect in the coming academic year? How can they meet the challenges of promoting free expression while keeping their campuses secure?
The Chronicle asked a group of experts on the First Amendment, academic freedom, and higher education to weigh in. The experts, listed here in the order of their appearance, discuss the trends they see developing and the actions colleges and universities can consider to meet challenges head-on.
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