Medical College of Ohio Faculty Senate Resolution Concerning Ohio Senate Bill 24
Whereas, Senate Bill 24 known as an "academic bill of rights" has been introduced into Ohio General Assembly; and
Whereas Senate Bill 24 would impose serious and unnecessary restrictions on teaching and evaluation methods used by college and university faculty; and
Whereas the university or college has traditionally been the hallmark of academic freedom; and
Whereas the nature of higher education is free expression of a variety of ideas; and
Whereas it is the responsibility of university and college faculty to determine their own curricula and teaching methods; and
Whereas student and faculty rights are already protected by institutional policy
Be it resolved that: The Faculty Senate at the Medical College of Ohio opposes Senate Bill 24 and reaffirms its commitment to the principles of academic freedom and intellectual diversity.