Bennington College: Termination of Professor Without a Hearing

Case Materials

• "Bennington Ignores Due Process and Academic Freedom," May 2, 2000: In an abuse of power incompatible with the minimal standards of due process and academic freedom, Bennington President Elizabeth Coleman fired Philosophy Professor Carlin Romano without so much as a hearing.

Media Coverage

• "Bennington College President Fires a Professor who had Openly Criticized Her," Robin Wilson, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 13, 2000: Bennington College has fired a philosophy professor who has been critical of the institution's president, canceling his courses mid-term and informing him that if he speaks publicly about the matter he will be evicted immediately from his campus apartment.