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Academic Freedom: Dr. Jonathan Higgins

July 26, 2017February 7, 2019

Yesterday, I wrote about the adjunct prof fired by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for alleged homophobia. I wrote that we have to pay attention when people with less power are punished for speech, even if their views might be objectionable. Today, I turn to the case of Dr. Jonathan Higgins, the … Continue ReadingAcademic Freedom: Dr. Jonathan Higgins

Academic Freedom: Michael Bonesteel

July 25, 2017February 7, 2019

Michael Bonesteel was contingent faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). I don’t know the details of his appointment, but it seems he taught sufficient hours to have healthcare through SAIC and had been teaching about contemporary art and comics for a long time. According to Inside Higher Education, he has … Continue ReadingAcademic Freedom: Michael Bonesteel