Abstract
This article examines academic freedom from an administrative perspective, situating the concept within the management of higher education institutions. Through reflective analysis of illustrative incidents, the discussion identifies external and internal pressures that threaten faculty autonomy, including political intervention, student complaints, and collegial disputes. It outlines administrative challenges in balancing protection of scholarly inquiry with responsibility for instructional quality, grading equity, and curricular relevance. The article classifies problems linked to preserving academic freedom, such as responding to legal or parental demands, and those arising from its exercise, such as unreasonable course standards or ambiguous disciplinary boundaries. By mapping these dilemmas, this article enriches scholarship on institutional governance, communication pedagogy, and leadership ethics, offering guidelines for vigilant yet principled oversight across diverse university settings.
Recommended Citation
Gouran, Dennis S.
(1990)
"Academic Freedom and the Management of Higher Education: An Administrative Perspective,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 73, Article 11.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol73/iss1/11
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