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As campuses across the country discuss the intersection of free speech, civil discourse and campus climate, the 易胜博官网 Faculty Senate has endorsed a motion aimed at encouraging mutual respect throughout the 易胜博官网 community. The measure is built around a set of simple questions intended to promote open communications and honest dialogue about values, goals and expectations.

鈥淭rust and respect require freedom of expression without fear of retribution, institutional or otherwise. Respect for the diversity of persons, ideas and choices differing from one's own strengthen the culture of the university,鈥� the motion reads. 鈥淓stablishing and supporting a diverse community encourages discovery and creativity. If trust should break down, we need to explore the reasons for the breakdown and identify ways for the community to rebuild trust among its members.鈥�

The motion acknowledges that the principles of respect may be simple to write but are challenging to put into practice day to day. So, it urges 易胜博官网 students, faculty, staff and administrators to consider a series of questions to create healthy dialogue. Among the 17 questions are: 鈥淒o I hear what you have to say?鈥� 鈥淐an I pause, breathe and think before reacting?鈥� 鈥淗ow can I help?鈥� 鈥淐an you help me understand your frame of mind?鈥� 鈥淎m I in danger?鈥� 鈥淎re you in danger?鈥�

The motion was presented by Faculty Senate members Scott Smith, Deb Kinghorn and Nathan Schwadron and adopted with overwhelming support.

The full motion can be found on the Faculty Senate鈥檚 website.

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