- Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
- School: University of Southern Maine
- Statement Rating: Green
- Last updated: September 11, 2021
Relevant excerpt
USM’s mission of education, research and public service is dependent upon the free flow of ideas. Given this, protecting free speech activities is of fundamental importance to the University. We understand that the exchange of diverse viewpoints may, at times, expose people to ideas they find offensive and create discomfort. The appropriate response to such speech is more speech; speech expressing opposing ideas; and continued dialogue.