137. Institutional Neutrality

In an effort to recover from the blowback of having taken public positions on political and social issues, institutions of higher education are seeking refuge in the shelter of institutional neutrality.  By wading into the contentious fray of current events, institutions have learned the difference between being an impartial facilitator dedicated to fostering open discourse and an active advocate of specific political, social and moral issues.  Many have found the latter posture to be both uncomfortable and injurious. In this episode I’ll examine how institutional neutrality is faring and what the future may hold. EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello is part of the EdUp Experience Podcast network.