After the Election, a Chance to Correct Our Course
By Elizabeth Redden | Wed, 11/11/2026 - 03:00 AM
As colleges across the country grapple with the aftermath of the recent election, now is the time for institutions to reclaim their institutional independence. Universities that have caved to unwarranted or unlawful political demands must reassess their stance and prioritize academic freedom.
Reclaiming Institutional Independence
For institutions that have compromised their values in the name of political correctness, the post-election period presents a unique opportunity to reassert their autonomy.
Unwarranted Political Demands
Suzanne Nossel, a prominent education advocate, warns that some colleges have fallen victim to unwarranted political demands that undermine the core values of higher education.
Academic Freedom Crucial
Nossel emphasizes the importance of prioritizing academic freedom, stating that "Colleges must protect the rights of their faculty, staff, and students to engage in thoughtful discourse without fear of censorship or reprisal."
Reclaiming Institutional Independence
- Colleges that have compromised their values should reassess their stance on political correctness
- Reclaiming institutional independence is crucial for the preservation of academic freedom
Unwarranted Political Demands
Some colleges have been pressured into making changes that undermine the core values of higher education.
Prioritizing Academic Freedom
Suzanne Nossel, a prominent education advocate, stresses the importance of protecting the rights of faculty, staff, and students to engage in thoughtful discourse without fear of censorship or retaliation.
</body> </html><small>Source: Inside Higher Ed — read the original story there.</small>
