In the most recent Prov vs Prof articles from University Affairs, two professors discuss institutional neutrality. Mark Mercer argues in favour of institutional neutrality on “issues of the day,” explaining that neutrality protects and nurtures academic life for those thinking deeply about difficult topics. Jennifer S Simpson (Toronto Metropolitan University) argues against institutional neutrality, explaining that its inconsistent use raises questions about who the university is serving. Simpson explains that students want space to reflect and deliberate on perspectives and asserts that universities do not need to offer resolutions. Instead, university mission statements support navigating challenging issues.
University Affairs (Mercer)
| University Affairs (Simpson)
