Mc Erick Dimson G.
Eral
ACADEMIC
FREEDOM
Reporter: ARJAY ANDO
Academic Freedom
The freedom is the freedom of
teachers ,student ,and researcher
to express their thoughts ,ideas
and opinions without fear of
censorship reprisal ,or
interference from institutional
government ,or external
pressures. It encompasses several
key principle .
Key Component of Academic freedom
Freedom to Teach
Faculty member have the autonomy to
design and deliver their courses select
materials and determine the content of
their lecture.
Freedom to Research
Researcher have the liberty to choose
their topics ,method ,and publication
without external interference .
Freedom to Express Opinions
Academic can express their opinions
dissent, and critique without fear of
reprisal or censorship.
Freedom to Publish
Scholars can publish their research
findings and ideas without censorship
or restriction.
Freedom to Participate in Academic
Governance
Faculty member have a say in the decision
- making processes of their institutions
Purpose of Academic
Freedom
Protect Intellectual Inquiry
Encourage Diverse
Support the
pursuit of
knowledge
Protect Against
Censorship
Fosters Accountability
In the Phillipines,Academic Freedom
Is Protected
1987 Phillipine Constitution,
Article 9 ,Section 1 Guarantees
Academic Freedom
Higher Education Act of 1994; Protect
Academic Freedom
And Insititutional Autonomy.
Challenges to Academic Freedom
Government
Interference
Institutional
Censorship
Corporate Influence
Social and Cultural
Pressures
Digital
Surveillance
Internaltional Protections
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(1948)
International Convenant on Civil and Political
Rights(1966)
Magnuson Act (1920)
European Convention on Human
Rights(1950)
Best Practices
Establish clear policies and prodedures
Fosters open communacation and
transparency
Support faculty and student autonomy
Encourage diverse perspectives and
critical thinking
Protect against censorship and external
infererence
Benefits of ;
Student exposure to diverse ideas,
critical thinking
and innovative
Faculty autonomy learningand
,job security . freedom
to pursue
research
Institutions .
enhanced reputation
attracting top
talent and fostering
innovation.
Key Organization Promoting
Academic Freedom
American Association of University
Professors(AAUP)
International Association of Universities (IAU) .
UNESOC
European University Association
(EUA)
Scholars at Risk Network
(SAR)
