This workshop is a non-credit-bearing educational enrichment experience for students enrolled full-time in one of the 13 Universities of Wisconsin. Registration is required to participate. The deadline to apply is March 29, but only 24 students will be accepted, so don’t wait to apply!
Participating students will receive a $400 all-inclusive stipend. Students accepted to the workshop are required to complete a set of readings to prepare for the workshop and actively participate during the workshop.
How To Apply
Complete and submit this application. If you are accepted into the workshop, additional information will be required to process your stipend
Presenters and Facilitators
- Tim Shiell, PhD (Professor Emeritus, WICCD Interim Director, and MCSII Coordinator, UW-Stout)
- Eric Kasper, PhD and JD (Professor of Political Science and MCCS Director, UWEC)
- Sam Scinta, JD (Lecturer in Political Science, UW-La Crosse)
- Dr. Jim Szymalak, PhD and JD (Professor of Public Administration, UW-La Crosse)
Workshop Details
Saturday, April 20, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
UW-La Crosse
Student Union, Room 3105
521 East Avenue N
La Crosse, WI 54601
Workshop Agenda
- 8:15-9 a.m. – Sign in (breakfast provided)
- 9-10 a.m. – Introduction and Academic Freedom Primer (Shiell and Kasper)
- 10-11 a.m. – Small Groups Discuss Academic Freedom Issues
- Break
- 11:10 a.m. – noon – Regulating Speech Primer (Szymalak)
- Noon-1 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
- 1-2:20 p.m. – Small Groups Design Chalking Policy
- Break
- 2:30-3:30 p.m. – Discuss Draft Policies in Plenary Session
- 3:30-4 p.m. – Concluding activities