The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites Universities of Wisconsin students to participate in a workshop focused on free speech and academic freedom. This day-long workshop offers students the opportunity to learn from experts, engage in discussions about challenging cases, and analyze campus policies.
This workshop is a non-credit bearing educational enrichment experience for students enrolled full time in a University of Wisconsin System university.
Registration is required to participate. The deadline to apply is April 4, but only 36 students will be accepted, so don’t wait to apply! Students accepted to the workshop are required to complete a set of readings to prepare for the workshop and actively participate during the workshop. Students who complete the workshop receive a $500 stipend. A social security number and other information required by accounting services must be provided to receive the stipend.
Presenters and facilitators:
- Michael Ford, PhD (WICCD Director)
- Eric Kasper, PhD and JD (Professor of Political Science and Director, Menard Center for Constitutional Studies, UWEC)
- Ashley Nowak (Director, Center for Transformative Justice, UWL)
- Phillip Rechek (Program Coordinator, Menard Center for Constitutional Studies, UWEC)
- Sam Scinta, JD (Lecturer in Political Science, UW-La Crosse)
- Jim Szymalak, PhD and JD (Professor of Public Administration, UW-La Crosse)
Workshop Agenda:
- 8:15-9am Sign in (breakfast provided)
- 9–10am Introduction and Academic Freedom Primer (Ford and Kasper)
- 10-10:50am Regulating Speech Primer (Szymalak)
- Break
- 11-Noon Small Groups Discuss Cases
- Noon-1pm Lunch (provided)
- 1-2:20pm Small Groups Assess Chalking Policies
- Break
- 2:30-3:30pmDiscuss chalking policies in Plenary Session
- 3:30-4pm Concluding activities
To apply: Complete and submit online application available HERE.
Apply directly through this application form by April 4, 2025. Note that only 36 students will be accepted, so early application is encouraged. Students accepted to the workshop are required to complete a set of readings to prepare for the workshop and actively participate during the workshop. A social security number and other information required by accounting services must be provided to receive the $500 stipend.