Carissa Gray

Defending academic freedom is one of the most important things you can do to defend your own position as an educator and professor. This article will cover the history, meaning, and limitations of academic freedom . Throughout the history of academia, academic freedom has been the subject of numerous battles. Defending academic freedom is a fight that dates back to Socrates' defense of corruption accusations against him. There are various aspects of academic freedom, including the right to speak out and to publish research without prior approval. In the 20th century, dictatorships and religious censorship led to severe restrictions on academic freedom. Scientists often were subject to house arrest for expressing their theories in opposition to Catholic teachings. In Germany, the rise of the Third Reich led to a complete end to academic freedom. Bernard Rust, the Minister of Education, selected rectors for German universities. He also announced that the future basis of all studies w...

Cheating has traditionally been an issue for those in the lowest socioeconomic brackets . Integrity in the classroom has taken a backseat to pupils bending the truth to improve their chances of getting into elite universities. Many students who cheat believe they are doing the right thing because they think they would be disadvantaged if they studied honestly. Cheating is often a learned behavior, usually beginning in childhood when kids figure out how to win by taking advantage of the rules. This issue is pervasive when a kid reaches their senior year of high school. To maintain academic honesty, one must operate following accepted norms. This means that we should never steal the work of others and should always give credit where credit is due. However, some students may find this difficult since they come from a society where working in groups is expected and passing off someone else's work as one's own is frowned upon. For the institution's standing and the students'...