Feedback on the draft SFU Academic Plan
On June 4, 2025 the Academic Freedom Group and other concerned faculty members provided feedback on the SFU Academic Plan…
Feedback on SFU policy GP18 and GP47
We, members of the SFU Academic Freedom Group and other concerned faculty members, provided feedback on SFU’s GP 18 (Human…
Feedback on the revised version of the Employment Equity Policy (GP 19) at SFU
This letter, signed by 32 faculty members, provided feedback on the revised version of the Employment Equity Policy (GP 19)…
Recording of a discussion: The Purpose of Today’s Canadian University: A Heterodox Conversation”
On Sept 19, 2024, Geoff Horsman and Jeffrey Sachs discussed the role of modern Canadian universities, followed by a generous…
Feedback on the July 2024 draft of SFU’s Academic Plan for 2025-2030
Academic planning is a continuous process that ensures SFU programs, research, engagement, and support activities are well-positioned to achieve SFU’s…
Towards Institutional Neutrality – “Message from the President: The role of universities in polarized times”
September 9th brought a welcome message from SFU’s President, addressing institutional neutrality and taking a clear stance for neutrality. We…
[Discussion] The Purpose of Today’s Canadian University: A Heterodox Conversation
Date and time Thu, Sep 19, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PDT Location Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive…
Changes to SFU’s Faculty of Graduate Studies as a result of our suggestions
The SFU Academic Freedom Group has prepared feedback on the proposal for a Faculty of Graduate Studies. Our letter has…
Our groups feedback to a proposal to establish an SFU Faculty of Graduate Studies
SFU sought feedback to a new Faculty of Graduate Studies, which contained some vague and worrying language. Our group created…
The SFU Academic Freedom Group founders at HxA 2024 in Chicago
The four co-founders of the SFU Academic Freedom Group, Alexandra Lysova, Richard Frank (from Criminology), along with Rachel Altman (from…