Chicago principles

The Chicago principles are a set of guiding principles intended to demonstrate a commitment to freedom of speech and freedom of expression on college campuses in the United States. Initially adopted by the University of Chicago following a report issued by a designated Committee on Freedom of Expression in 2014, they came to be known as the “Chicago principles” after other universities across the country committed to the principles or modelled their own based on similar goals.[1]

Since 2014, several other universities have committed to the principles, including Princeton and Purdue.[2][3]

Context and formulation

In July of 2014, the University of Chicago formed the ‘University of Chicago's Committee on Freedom of Expression’ after a series of incidents where students at various schools sought to prevent controversial commencement speakers that year.[1] The committee returned a report which re-emphasized the school’s commitment to principles of free expression as “an essential element of the University’s culture.”

In adopting the principles, Purdue president, Mitch Daniels would later say “we didn’t see how we could improve on the language.”[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Purdue adopts 'Chicago principles' to protect free speech". chicagotribune.com. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
  2. ↑ "Opening inquiry | The University of Chicago Magazine". mag.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
  3. 1 2 Kingkade, Tyler (2015-05-15). "Purdue Takes A Stand For Free Speech, No Matter How Offensive Or Unwise". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
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