Academic Rights & Responsibilities
Academic freedom and intellectual diversity have been hallmarks of the ethic of The Ohio State University since it opened its doors in 1873. The Office of Academic Affairs has led our institutional effort to inform faculty and students about relevant policies and procedures and to promote frank, open, and respectful discussion about the issues of freedom of thought and expression.
Following discussions with the Council of Deans, the school directors and department chairs, the leaders of Ohio State's student governance organizations, the vice-provosts, the University Senate Committee on Academic Freedom and Responsibility (CAFR) and the Senate Steering Committee, we have taken the following steps:
STEPS TAKEN
- On Campus Article re: InterAct Diversity Players (PDF) - February 1, 2007
- keyNotes Newsletter Article (PDF) - Spring 2006
- Memo from Provost Barbara R. Snyder to Deans, Chairs, and Directors (PDF) - April 12, 2006
- Memo for Distribution by Student Leaders to their constituencies (PDF)
- Memo from W. Michael Sherman, Vice Provost for Academic Administration, to Student Governance Organizations (PDF) - April 10, 2006
- Memo from Martha M. Garland, Vice Provost for Enrollment Services and Dean for Undergraduate Education, to Academic Advisors (PDF) - April 10, 2006
- Memo from Carole A. Anderson, Interim Dean of the Graduate School, to Graduate Studies Committee Chairs (PDF) - April 10, 2006
- onCampus Article - April 6, 2006
- Statement from Provost Barbara R. Snyder to University Community (PDF) - April 3, 2006
- Communication Plan (PDF) - March 13, 2006
- Memo from CAFR to W. Michael Sherman, Vice Provost for Academic Administration (PDF) - March 9, 2006
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION
- OAA Policies and Procedures Handbook: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
- Office of Enrollment Services and Undergraduate Education: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
- Office of Student Affairs: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
- University Registrar: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
- Graduate School: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
- Faculty and TA Development: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
- Rules of the University Faculty: Academic Rights and Responsibilities Statement
This list will be updated as we take additional steps to ensure that all members of the university community remain informed about the principles of academic rights and responsibilities--and to demonstrate our unflagging commitment to them.
