Teaching as Inquiry, Not Advocacy

In this 2003 essay, which was later expanded into a book by the same name, Stanley Fish argues that moral instruction and political activism fall outside the scope of a faculty member's scholarship and instructional duties.

AAUP's statement outlines general standards that serve as a reminder of the variety of ethical responsibilities assumed by all members of the profession.

In this post, Alice Dreger recommends spending $50 at a dollar store to blow your students’ minds.

"Scholar-optimism" is proposed as an alternative to "scholar-activism" in order "to better capture the faith in the cumulative power of rigorous scholarship as a force for social progress.

This 2-minute micro-course offers a quick gut check for any instructor wondering if they come off as someone engaged in activism vs. someone engaged in inquiry in their classroom.

This Library Guide is full of relevant information and resources to help you navigate the vital principles of academic freedom, freedom of expression, and intellectual freedom within the academic landscape.