Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints
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2021-02-17
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George R. La Noue, Political Reality on North Carolina Campuses: Examining Policy Debates and Forums with Diverse Viewpoints, https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2021/02/political-reality-on-north-carolina-campuses-examining-policy-debates-and-forums-with-diverse-viewpoints/
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Everywhere in higher education, there is a rhetorical affirmation of the values of free speech and the development of informed citizens. North Carolina’s state motto in Latin is Esse Quam Videri, which translates to “To Be Rather Than to Seem.” So it is reasonable to research what kind of speech actually exists on North Carolina campuses, particularly about public policy issues. Examination of official campus rules about free speech, as the Martin Center and the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education have done, is a good starting point. Campus climate surveys where students are asked if they feel free to express themselves and whether they might forcefully oppose a speaker they might not like are helpful. Understanding the partisan identifications of faculty can provide some context.