Political Perspective

Campus debates have called into question the extent of the
faculty’s political activity Sandra Church

Third-year, international development studies

“It certainly can be detrimental to the classroom
environment if the professor does not acknowledge that other views
are valid.” Jimmy Savani

Third-year, business/economics

“I don’t think it is appropriate because the reason
students go to class is to learn about the topics professors teach.
… The class is not a forum to voice political ideas.”
Thanin Stewart

Fifth-year, history

“Their viewpoint is obviously going to affect what they
teach, but if they go overboard, and try to convert people to their
ideas, that’s too much.” Peter Liu

Fourth-year, sociology

“Its got to be relevant to the class. You don’t show
up for an art class and talk about how Iraq is

getting bombed.”