In Defense of

American Universities

A Teach-in

In this teach-in, we will address the following questions:

1.     How has the Trump administration impacted Hopkins?

2.     Specific actions we can take.

3.     What role can the AAUP play at this moment?

To address these questions, speakers will present several case studies from across the university that will illustrate:

·       Impacts that funding cuts have had on our research

·       Elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

·       Restrictions on research topics

·       Impacts on international / non-citizen students and faculty

Higher Education is facing an existential crisis! Funding cuts, federal government intrusion, erosion of public trust, and threats to academic freedom and shared governance threaten the fabric of our institutions and necessitate that we act to protect our universities and the future of research.

Join JHU faculty, staff, and students to discuss the threats facing higher education today!

Learn about the threats that funding cuts and intimidations by the Federal government pose to research and knowledge production!

Discuss how we can work together to preserve higher education, protect research, and preserve the mission of independent higher education!