Resources on Campus Free Speech

Free Speech on Campus 
by Erwin Chemerinsky and Howard Gillman
Yale University Press (September 2017)

“This book is a great reminder of how important First Amendment and free speech values are, and how leaders in education must foster an environment that provides and encourages controversial topics and the resulting conversations.”—Sarah K. Starnes, Law Library Journal

American Council on Education – Campus Inclusion and Freedom of Expression Tools

Articles and discussion platforms for the exchange of ideas and best practices to build awareness and understanding of the opportunities and challenges in balancing free expression and campus inclusion.

Association of American Universities – Statement on Free Speech

Statement by the nation’s premier association of higher ed research institutions (of which BU is a member) affirming the importance of the free and open exchange of ideas to the educational mission of universities.

BU Center for the Humanities – Can We Talk? Dialogue and Debate in the Academy

On October 3, the BU Center for the Humanities will host a daylong forum exploring how to promote honest, open intellectual exchange on college campuses and ensure the rights of individuals to express and defend ideas.

PEN America – Campus Free Speech Guide

Guide and resources for administrators, faculty, students, and staff dealing with free speech questions on a daily basis.