Develop shared understanding: ensure both sides agree on what academic freedom means ( clarity of definition), including its scope and limitations .

Greater transparency, team building and dialogue, joint committees etc. all work great on paper but not on ground! Firstly, we need to recognize the difference between an institution and a corporate office. The primary goal of an educational institution is to improve the quality of learning. Every staff member [from an accountant to a security guard, from a janitor to a provost] should describe how their daily tasks improve quality of learning. In other words, quality of learning should be the key performance indicator for everyone. In the absence of that each office and hence official, describes their role differently resulting in an institution working like an organization.

Afin de combler le fossé dans l'enseignement supérieur entre les enseignants et les administratifs, il convient de prévoir des échanges réguliers pour favoriser les échanges et discussions.

Pour maintenir un accord constant entre l’ensemble des partis, le dialogue et l’écoute sont la pierre angulaire de cela afin de permettre à tous d’exprimer leurs opinions.

iguer entre des valeurs académiques conflictuelles dans l'enseignement supérieur est un défi qui demande tact, écoute active et réflexion critique. Voici comment je trouve un terrain d’entente : - Comprendre les perspectives - Chercher les points communs - Encourager la collaboration interdisciplinaire - Adopter une posture neutre et respectueuse - Proposer des compromis et expérimenter

Il existe un fossé dans l'enseignement supérieur entre les enseignants et le personnel administratif car ils ne sont pas contraints aux mêmes problèmes et limites de postes. Des échanges réguliers sont organisés afin de pouvoir mettre en place des connexions et rendre plus facile le travail sur les missions communes.

Pour maintenir un accord constant entre l’ensemble des partis, le dialogue et l’écoute sont la pierre angulaire de cela afin de permettre à tous d’exprimer leurs opinions.

Open forums so that people can express their fears and feelings. And when you open a forum, you have the obligation to interact with everyone. It is important that they feel heard and that their opinions are appreciated and answered. Having online meetings is also a way for us to be together and exchange ideas in real time. Talks by people who have already gone through the exact same situation that they are going through also bring a sense of real-life example.

Facilitate Open Communication 1. Organize regular meetings or town halls where faculty and administration can discuss concerns and expectations in a neutral setting. 2. Consider bringing in third-party mediators to guide conversations on contentious topics. 3. Share decision-making processes and rationales from the administration to build trust. Define and Clarify Academic Freedom 1. Collaborate to establish a clear and mutual understanding of academic freedom, its scope, and its limits within the institution. 2. Ensure the institution’s stance on academic freedom is clearly articulated in bylaws, faculty contracts, and institutional handbooks.

Effective strategies to bridge the gap between faculty and administration on academic freedom in higher education through open dialogue, shared goals, clear policies, and collaboration.