Epsilon Xi

Conversation on the First Amendment and Higher Education w/ Amy Parsons

Date: Mar 25, 2024 at 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Registration is highly encouraged: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_brRvqHZTvhwOKFw Walk-ups are welcomed. Join CSU President Parsons for a Conversation on the First Amendment and Higher Education As part of Colorado State University's Thematic Year focus on democracy and civic engagement, CSU President Amy Parsons will moderate a conversation with CSU panelists on free speech on campus. This event will provide insight into what free speech looks like on a public college campus and share resources and best practices for faculty and staff to navigate issues and questions around the First Amendment and free speech on campus. Panelists include: • Jason Johnson, General Counsel for the CSU System • Jannine Mohr, CSU Deputy General Counsel • Rye Vigil. Assistant VP for Inclusive Excellence • Kyle Henley, Vice President for Marketing and Communications Participants will: • Gain greater understanding of the general issues related to free speech and the First Amendment that impact CSU • Discuss real-life cases studies • Develop greater comfort with the resources and support available to faculty and staff • Develop greater comfort managing free speech and free speech fallout in the classroom and among employees • Identify the connections and necessity of free speech and the CSU Principles of Community Please fill out the Chapter-Sanctioned Leadership Credit Form within 1 week OR send a photo and two things you learned at the event to leadership@apo-epsilonxi.org for credit. Link to Chapter-Sanctioned (aka events on APOonline) Leadership Credit Form: https://forms.gle/k8jnRzv32kr9nPC68