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The preservation of academic freedom: Tenure is not enough

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 February 2007

Elizabeth A. Franz*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Otago, Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand http://psy.otago.ac.nz/staff/franz.html http://psy.otago.ac.nz/staff/hayne.html
Harlene Hayne*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Otago, Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand http://psy.otago.ac.nz/staff/franz.html http://psy.otago.ac.nz/staff/hayne.html
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The original purpose of tenure has become clouded by the process by which it is granted. In New Zealand, tenure and academic freedom are separate, with academic freedom protected by legislation. Clearly, tenure is neither necessary nor sufficient to protect academic freedom. Individuals and universities must do more to guard academic freedom in order to encourage, nurture, and protect it.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2007