Maura Finkelstein's termination from Muhlenberg College challenges the notion of academic tenure as a protective shield for scholars. After sharing a pro-Palestine post, she was dismissed despite her nine years of service, sparking concerns among faculty about censorship and the constraints on academic freedom. This disillusionment is echoed by many professors nationwide, reflecting a climate where trust in administrative policies is eroding. A broader investigation reveals a troubling trend of punitive actions against faculty and students, especially for political expressions, raising alarm about the future of open discourse in academia.
If we say or talk about these things or support our students in their investment in speaking and talking about these things, then we may be suspended.
I have spent most of my time wondering what on earth our jobs are and what college professors are and aren't allowed to do.
Professors are experiencing an overwhelming sense of disillusionment...dropping trust and increasing anger at policies and administrators after the pandemic.
Professors and students are more likely to face punitive measures for protest activity.
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