Rhodes College firmly believes that freedom of thought, a healthy exchange of ideas, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives are fundamental characteristics of a community of scholars. In order to promote such an academic and social environment, we expect integrity and honesty in our relationships with each other and an openness to learning about and experiencing cultural diversity and a wide variety of backgrounds and opinions. We recognize and expect that our views and convictions will be challenged, and we expect these challenges to take place in a climate of civility, compassion, courteousness, and mutual respect.
- Jennifer Collins
Activation Plan
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- The Expressive Speech Working Group is developing a campus statement of principles, collaborating with other campus stakeholders to enhance the focus on skill-building for citizenship in the first-year experience, and planning campus-wide programming for Fall 2024.
- In Fall 2024, the Office of Faculty Development will sponsor a team-teaching initiative designed to model dialogue across difference.
- Rhodes hosted weekend seminars for students on Toleration in a Free Society using classic and contemporary readings for and against tolerating controversial speech.
- Pizza and Politics is a monthly forum organized by and for students to converse seriously and respectfully on current issues assisted by a faculty moderator.
- In early fall 2024, Rhodes will host Professor Keith Whittington, The William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics at Princeton University to discuss his most recent book: You Can’t Teach That!: The Battle Over University Classrooms in conjunction with a visit by members of the Bipartisan Center’s Task Force on Campus Free Expression. The event will include panel presentations and discussions with the senior leadership team, student-facing administrators, faculty, staff and students.
Jennifer Collins
President, Rhodes College
Join the growing consoritum of campus leaders urgently committed to collectively restoring higher education’s role in democracy.
Jennifer Collins
President, Rhodes College
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- The Expressive Speech Working Group is developing a campus statement of principles, collaborating with other campus stakeholders to enhance the focus on skill-building for citizenship in the first-year experience, and planning campus-wide programming for Fall 2024.
- In Fall 2024, the Office of Faculty Development will sponsor a team-teaching initiative designed to model dialogue across difference.
- Rhodes hosted weekend seminars for students on Toleration in a Free Society using classic and contemporary readings for and against tolerating controversial speech.
- Pizza and Politics is a monthly forum organized by and for students to converse seriously and respectfully on current issues assisted by a faculty moderator.
- In early fall 2024, Rhodes will host Professor Keith Whittington, The William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics at Princeton University to discuss his most recent book: You Can’t Teach That!: The Battle Over University Classrooms in conjunction with a visit by members of the Bipartisan Center’s Task Force on Campus Free Expression. The event will include panel presentations and discussions with the senior leadership team, student-facing administrators, faculty, staff and students.
Rhodes College firmly believes that freedom of thought, a healthy exchange of ideas, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives are fundamental characteristics of a community of scholars. In order to promote such an academic and social environment, we expect integrity and honesty in our relationships with each other and an openness to learning about and experiencing cultural diversity and a wide variety of backgrounds and opinions. We recognize and expect that our views and convictions will be challenged, and we expect these challenges to take place in a climate of civility, compassion, courteousness, and mutual respect.
- Jennifer Collins