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Resources for Faculty

We’ve collected the most relevant FIRE resources about policy reform for college faculty on this page. We urge you to join the FIRE Faculty Network and research your school’s policies in our Spotlight on Speech Codes database.

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How Does Your School Compare?

Find out how well your school’s policies protect the free speech rights of students and faculty.

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Make a Difference on Your Campus

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Faculty Rights and Resources

Publications, teaching materials, webinars, and more tools for defending academic freedom and faculty rights.

Faculty Resources

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Correcting Common Mistakes in Campus Speech Policies

Statements & Policies

Students and faculty expect debate on campus, but too many colleges and universities maintain restrictive policies that violate free speech rights.

Additional Resources

Model Speech Policies for College Campuses

Statements & Policies

Fast Facts: The Chicago Statement on Freedom of Expression

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Opposing Speech Codes

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