Resolution presented to US Social Forum (Atlanta)

Resolution Regarding Academic Freedom at DePaul University

06.15.2007 |

From: "Andrew Riplinger" ariplinger [a.t] mac.com
Date: Jul 2, 2007 12:35 AM
Subject: Resolution Regarding Academic Freedom at DePaul University

For any questions about the following resolution feel free to contact Andrew Riplinger or Annette Ruzicka.
Thank You.

We, the students of DePaul University attending the US Social Forum 2007, declare that DePaul University is in violation of its own mission to guarantee academic freedom and demonstrates disregard for the fundamental values of freedom of speech and social justice.

DePaul University denied tenure to Dr. Norman Finkelstein and Dr. Mehrene Larudee after both were approved with overwhelming support at the faculty and college levels. The administration also silenced the student protests that took place in response. The students conducted a three-day sit-in which the University ended by threatening to arrest and/or expel of those in attendance. This creates an unhealthy environment for the faculty, staff, and students of DePaul University. The University's response to the student protests are flagrant violations of freedom of speech on campus.

Further, Dr. Finkelstein's work is essential to a healthy debate regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict and is a cornerstone of social justice around the world. DePaul University's actions, especially those of President Fr. Dennis Holtschneider and Dean of LA&S Charles Suchar, demonstrate its lack of commitment to academic freedom, freedom of speech, and social justice.

We demand that the decisions to deny Dr. Norman Finkelstein and Dr. Mehrene Larudee be reversed and request an official apology to the students, the faculty, and those involved and affected by the decision.

We ask for the support of other organizations dedicated to academic freedom, freedom of speech, and social justice to join in the fight to protect these values. Please help by consulting www.finkelgate.com and www.normanfinkelstein.com for more information. If you feel strongly that DePaul has acted in violation of these values please contact the University's President at president@depaul.edu.


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