Committee Charge
The Committee on Academic Freedom studies and reports to the Division concerning any conditions within or without the University which, in its judgment, may affect the academic freedom. Academic freedom is freedom from duress or sanction aimed at suppressing the intellectual independence, free investigation, and unfettered communication by the academic community, including faculty, librarians, students, and guests (see: UCLA Statement on Academic Freedom). The Committee maintains liaison with the University Committee on Academic Freedom.
The official policy of the University of California on academic freedom is stated in University of California Regulation No. 5 as approved by President Sproul (15 June 1944) and incorporated in the Academic Personnel Manual as APM-010, “Academic Freedom.” On February 1, 2020, the University of California also published Academic Personnel Manual-011, "Academic Freedom, Protection of Professional Standards, and Responsibilities of Non-Faculty Academic Appointees." For additional resources, see the "Policy & Resources" link on the left.
Membership
The Committee is made up of:
- Seven Senate faculty members appointed by the Committee on Committees and confirmed by the Legislative Assembly for terms of up to three years
- Four student representatives: two graduate and two undergraduate
- One of the seven Senate members is appointed by the Committee on Committees as Chair
The Academic Freedom Committee generally meets quarterly and schedules additional meetings as business dictates.
Interactions with Administration: The Committee meets as needed with administrators. There is no established interaction pattern with any administrator.
Chair: Martie Haselton, haselton@ucla.edu
Committee Analyst: Tara Hottman, thottman@senate.ucla.edu
