Campus debates have called into question the extent of the
faculty’s political activity Sandra Church
Third-year, international development studies
“It certainly can be detrimental to the classroom
environment if the professor does not acknowledge that other views
are valid.” Jimmy Savani
Third-year, business/economics
“I don’t think it is appropriate because the reason
students go to class is to learn about the topics professors teach.
… The class is not a forum to voice political ideas.”
Thanin Stewart
Fifth-year, history
“Their viewpoint is obviously going to affect what they
teach, but if they go overboard, and try to convert people to their
ideas, that’s too much.” Peter Liu
Fourth-year, sociology
“Its got to be relevant to the class. You don’t show
up for an art class and talk about how Iraq is
getting bombed.”