A Conference on Academic Freedom
The Principles on Academic Freedom and Academic Tenure, promulgated by the American Association of University Professors in 1915, remain, until this day, the most important framework for safeguarding the free exchange of ideas in the world’s institutions of higher learning. How true to that vision is the University
today? Over the course of two days in June, AFA will gather some of the most
celebrated minds in the United States and abroad - scholars, academics,
government officials and commentators - to address this question. Through
dialogue, discussion and debate, the Conference will grapple with the fate of
academic freedom around the world and the impact of foreign funding on
teaching and University administrative policies.
The future of Western democracy depends on a learning environment that is open and free. In its absence, Western civilization will be deprived of the
necessary breadth of vision, intellectual balance and self-confidence crucial to the defense of its identity and freedoms. Ultimately, vigorous self-appraisal, debate and critical thinking are the life-blood of a viable democracy. We welcome you to this timely discussion.

American Freedom Alliance
American Freedom Alliance unites individuals and communities throughout the United States who share an abiding reverence for the values that make the United States of America a symbol of freedom of thought, speech and self-expression. The Alliance’s programs, publications, conferences and websites develop tools and strategies to counter the growing influence of ideologies and movements that deny the sanctity of the personal conscience.
www.americanfreedomalliance.org

Davidson Executive Conference Center
University of Southern California,
3415 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90089-0871

Co-Sponsored by:

David Horowitz Freedom Center

American Center for Democracy

Students for Academic Freedom

Students for Liberty

Prometheus Institute

Scholars for Peace in the Middle East

Students for an Open Society

American Council of Trustees and Alumni

Independent Women’s Forum

Campus Watch

National Association of Scholars

The Leadership Institute

USC College Republicans

Intercollegiate Studies Institute