Measuring Academic Freedom and Intellectual Diversity

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2020-08-12

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George La Noue, comment on Measuring Academic Freedom and Intellectual Diversity, Heterodox: The Blog, comment posted August 12, 2019 https://heterodoxacademy.org/blog/measuring-academic-freedom-intellectual-diversity/

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Abstract

Whenever a university claims commitment to academic excellence, critical thinking, research productivity, career preparation, innovation, diversity and inclusion or academic freedom, there is a legitimate question about whether these terms are just fashionable slogans or actual campus characteristics. Definitions and measurement are key. Reliable and relevant data are necessary.