For anyone following the WIFI controversy, the administration bypassed the student government and granted the pro-Israel group official RSO status, sending a positive message to students and alumni about freedom of association and expression.
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I am a current junior and prospective student and I have been following the campus news about free speech, CARE NOW, affinity housing and other controversies. /quote]
Here is some recent information on the free speech issue.
https://www.wamc.org/post/williams-college-pursue-strong-pro-speech-policies-and-principles
Another article similar to the one above:
https://pen.org/press-release/new-well-formulated-campus-free-speech-policy-by-williams-college/
@shuttlebus I think you accidently included your post within the quote box, maybe someone (a moderator?) could fix that? Idk how editing comments works on this website
^ from the article…
“We applaud Williams College for giving thoughtful attention to how to address issues of inclusion without impairing a climate for free expression and inquiry on campus,” said Jonathan Friedman, project director for campus free speech at PEN America. “While the committee did not formally adopt the Chicago Principles, we read its report to affirm an unshakeable dedication to precepts of academic freedom and protection for speech, while going beyond that to reflect how these values can be robustly defended in the context of the College’s principled commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion…"