Committee on Academic Freedom

The Committee on Academic Freedom shall consist of three Senators elected annually and shall review and report to the Senate all matters involving academic freedom within the University, advise and consult with the faculty and administration on issues of academic freedom and promote an awareness of these issues throughout the University community. The Committee shall elect its own chairperson and shall present an annual report to the Senate during the spring.

Members 2022-23
Damon Mitchell; John O’Connor; Yinka Oyewumi

Members 2021-22
Jerold Duquette; Kerri Langevin; Luz Amaya

Members 2020-21
Jerold Duquette; Thomas Rein; Theodora Ruhs

Members 2019-20
Burlin Barr; Alicia Bray; Angela Morales

Members 2018-19
Felton Best; Serafin Mendez-Mendez; Angela Morales

Members 2017-18
Jeanne Criscola; Reza Ghodsi; Helen Koulidobrova

Members 2016-17
Carol Austad; William Fothergill; Jennifer Zering

Members 2015-16
Jerold Duquette; Serafin Mendez-Mendez; Rebecca Wood

Members 2014-15
Kristine Larsen; Matthew Martin; Rebecca Wood

Members 2013-14
Stephen Cox; Briann Greenfield (Fall 2013) / Burlin Barr (Spring 2014); John Tully

Members 2012-13
Michael Alewitz; Jason Snyder, John Tully

Members 2011-12
Brian Osoba, Cindy Pope, Cindy White

Members 2010-11
Brian Osoba, Cindy Pope, Cindy White