Name
PEN America’s CASE Framework: A Holistic Approach for Harmonizing Free Speech & Inclusion on Campus
Date & Time
Monday, March 31, 2025, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
International 7
Focus Area
Bridge building, dialogue, and discourse to support an engaged democracy
Session Type
Knowledge-to-Action Workshop
Description

In an attempt to foster an environment that cultivates inclusion and maintains free speech, institutions of higher learning have encountered formidable challenges, resulting in tense moments and conflicts in and out of the classroom. Many believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging on college campuses has the potential to curtail freedom of expression. While there is no single solution, having strategies available can help to harmonize the principles of inclusion and free speech. In this session, facilitators will present their CASE framework, a 4-part holistic approach for responding to campus incidents where free speech and inclusion might be at odds. This session is appropriate for campus leaders as well as instructors, faculty, and staff in student-facing positions.