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Jan.'99

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Student Ratings

Student ratingsShould students rate faculty? That question continues to be hotly debated on campuses across the country. Inside this issue, in this month's Thriving in Academe, Michael Theall, pictured here standing by as grad student Tomasz Milczarek fills out a student evaluation form, examines the myths and realities of student ratings.

The Dialogue

Share your Opinion

Do hate speech codes have a chilling effect on academic discourse on our nation's campuses?

Bob Fritrakis says Yes, speech codes run counter to the tradition of liberal arts education.

No, states Gerald Notaro, eleminating hate speech and protecting free speech are no inconsistent.

Read the full debate

Poll Results

Do hate speech codes have a chilling effect on academic discourse on our nation's campuses?

Yes: 75%
No: 25%


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