VIII. Role of Academic Freedom

Colgate is a vibrant academic environment that encourages discussion of competing ideas both inside and outside the classroom and in both formal and informal settings. Consistent with the university’s policy on academic freedom (Section III.B of the Faculty Handbook), Colgate’s harassment policy is not meant to inhibit or prohibit germane educational content or discussions inside or outside of the classroom that include controversial or sensitive subject matters. Ideas offered in the course of respectful, responsible teaching, learning, working and academic debate are not violations of this policy.