John Wilson

Nov 25, 2024 | academeblog.org | John Wilson

BY JOHN K. WILSONIn the war of words between advocates of the AAUP and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), we need to recognize the value of both organizations. I wrote an essay at Inside Higher Ed, “In Defense of FIRE,” responding to Joan Scott’s critique of FIRE.

Nov 21, 2024 | insidehighered.com | John Wilson

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Gwengoat/iStock/Getty Images Plus In an essay for Inside Higher Ed, Joan W. Scott defends the American Association of University Professors from attacks by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. While I agree with many of Scott’s defenses of the AAUP, I don’t think her counterattacks on FIRE are accurate or fair.

Nov 20, 2024 | inquisitivemag.org | John Wilson

The most important figure in the history of academic freedom seems little remembered today: Arthur Lovejoy, a man whose life story reminds us how difficult it can be to maintain a principled defense of free expression when we encounter causes we despise.

Aug 29, 2024 | insidehighered.com | John Wilson

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | American Association of University ProfessorsThe American Association of University Professors has received blistering criticism for a new Statement on Academic Boycotts that superseded a 2006 report denouncing all academic boycotts.

Jan 5, 2024 | bcg.com | John Wilson |Santiago Ferrer |Savannah Burchfiel

Higher education needs to incorporate AI in two ways: to support and instruct students, and as part of the curriculum to prepare students to use AI in their work. Gen Z students want instruction in the ethics of AI, applications of AI to their personal lives (e.g., time management), interview readiness, and the impact on career paths.