Academic
Freedom of the Academy
�Freedoms guaranteed:
lWho may teach?
lWhat may be taught?
lHow it shall be taught?
lWho may be admitted to study?
�Generally only applies to colleges and
universities.
�Academic freedom concepts appear rooted in First Amendment rights.
lSweezy v. New Hampshire, 354 U.S. 234 (1957).
lJustice Brennen (1967): �Our nation is deeply committed to safeguarding academic freedom.�
�Keyishian v. Board of Regents, 385 U.S. 589, 603 (1967).
�Academic freedom may be justified by freedom of speech, association and assembly.