Academic Freedom (CAF)

Duties

The Committee on Academic Freedom (CAF) reviews and makes recommendations with respect to any University-related issues that may affect the academic freedom of the University Community. Academic Freedom includes, but is not necessarily limited to, free inquiry and exchange of ideas, the rights to present material relevant to a course of instruction, to publish or disseminate controversial material or information and to perform research in academic areas. CAF maintains liaison with the University Committee on Academic Freedom (UCAF) and with the Protest Oversight Group (POG).

For a complete description of CAF’s duties please see the committee’s bylaws.

AY 25-26 Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes

2025-2026 Membership

TBD, Chair, UCAF Representative
Charlie Eaton, Vice Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Maria-Elena Young, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
TBD

Ex-Officio (non-voting):

Kevin Mitchell, Senate Chair, School of Natural Sciences
Courtenay Monroe, Senate Vice Chair, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Tom Hansford, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel (or alternate)

Corresponding System Committee: