https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/08/opinion/american-universities-must-take-a-stand.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region®ion=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region
And this, for debate this week in faculty meeting:
MOTION: The faculty endorses the following resolution
and requests that the administration make it known to the public.
A resolution from Unity College faculty reaffirming
our shared values
Whereas
the President of the United States has appointed individuals to positions of
power who have denied the widespread scientific consensus on climate change,
promoted untruthfulness in public discourse, and endorsed racism, misogyny and
religious bigotry; and,
Whereas
these appointments violate principles at the core of Unity College’s mission,
regardless of our individual political values; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Unity
College faculty
1. commit ourselves to the scientific method and the
principles of objective inquiry based on fact and reason. Science is essential
to the ways we analyze, understand, and solve the most difficult challenges
that we all face. The denial of science and reason does harm to our society,
our species, and the world we depend on;
2. reject every form of bigotry, discrimination,
hateful rhetoric, and hateful action. For anyone in our region who may feel
fear or oppression, our doors are open and we are ready to help. We pledge to
work with everyone – students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community
members – to defend these principles today and in the times ahead; and
3. commit ourselves to listen respectfully, empathize
with others, and take actions to promote this value in our community and the
wider world. As an academic institution, we have a responsibility to provide a
safe and welcoming space for expressions of intellectual, political, identity,
and philosophical difference. We consider our differences to be our strength.
As public citizens, we believe this nation has the same responsibility.
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