Heterodox Academy will collect and review conference programming proposals until submissions close on August 31.
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Heterodox Academy (HxA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit membership organization committed to advancing our principles as cornerstones of academic and intellectual life. Our membership extends from large research universities to community colleges in the US, Canada, and around the world, and represents nearly every academic discipline. HxA members are dedicated to improving higher education and academic research in their classrooms, labs, and across their campus. There is no cost for membership.
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Membership is based only on the following criteria. Heterodox Academy does not screen prospective members based on research field, ideology, or political or social affiliations.
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Be affiliated with a higher education institution (i.e., hold, or have previously held*, a position at a college or university; be currently enrolled as a student; or be employed at a higher education related organization or institution).
Affirm the statement, “I support open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in research and education.” Members employed by a college or university are publicly listed on our website.
Agree to model the HxA Way (see below) to the best of their ability when participating in HxA events and publishing on HxA platforms.
We encourage our members to embody a set of norms and values in all of their professional interactions — and insist on them for anyone publishing on our platforms or participating in our events.
I believe that educators have an obligation to provide an environment for students to look at all sides of issues. I don not think that is taking place enough in today's academic environment. I want to be part of the solution.
At this historical moment marked by a rise in various forms of anti-intellectualism, one welcomes and values a countervailing force such as Heterodox Academy, which provides a robust forum for expressions of anti-anti-intellectualism.