Academic freedom not in jeopardy, SUNY trustees say

(March 17, 2006) — ALBANY — State University of New York trustees eschewed an "Academic Bill of Rights" being promoted to fight alleged liberal indoctrination in higher education, after a majority of college leaders and instructors told them Thursday such freedoms are not being suppressed.

Carl Wiezalis, president of the University Faculty Senate, said he has not seen evidence of discrimination against students or professors with different viewpoints. "I don't think we need to be lectured by outside agencies," he said.

He was referring to Students for Academic Freedom, a national group founded by David Horowitz, a conservative commentator. The group says the measure is needed across the country because the atmosphere at many schools doesn't encourage intellectual diversity. Liberal arts faculties are "politically and philosophically one-sided," according to the group's Web site. ...

Cara Matthews

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