Academic Bill of Restrictions Sample Student Government Resolution Opposing ABOR

Whereas higher education should challenge students to think critically, debate and explore ideas they are not familiar with;

Whereas a free exchange of ideas between students and faculty is the key to learning on a college campus;

Whereas restrictions on what content is taught in the classroom, what subjects are open to debate and what ideas we as students can be exposed to would hamper the education students receive at [university x];

Whereas around the country there have been numerous politically motivated attempts to restrict the free exchange of ideas that is critical to education, often referred to as the so-called "academic bill of rights.";

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Student Government Association of [university x] opposes any future attempt to institute the so-called "academic bill of rights";

Be it further resolved, that the Student Government Association of [university x] opposes any future administrative or legislative attempts to place restrictions on what ideas and theories can be taught in our classrooms or to restrict open debate and discussion on campus;

Be it further resolved that the Student Government Association of [university x] calls upon [administration] to maintain [university x] as an open marketplace of ideas where free expression is exercised and where diverse views are expressed and debate of those ideas is encouraged.