CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT Free Expression Event Convening Presidents, Provosts, and Chancellors enn) Dates: Friday, October 13 & Saturday, October 14 President Zimmer and Provost Diermeier will host an event the fall of 2017 on the topic of free expression and academic freedom in US higher education. Presidents and provosts from all US colleges and universities (approximately 2,000 public and private not-for-profit 4-year institutions) will be invited to the University of Chicago for the event. >ROGRAM FOR FRIDAY FRIDAY EVENING DINNER UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO (76 Fast Monroe Street, Chicago) ‘The event starts with a dinner on Friday evening. President Zimmer will provide opening remarks and introduce the keynote speaker. Invitation to President Barack Obama to give the keynote address was sent in mid- May. David Axelrod is the next go-to for the keynote. BREAKFAST (7:30-8:30 AM) HARPER CENTER WINTER GARDEN (tentative) NOTE: POSSIBLE TO INSERT INTRO REMARKS FROM RJZ HERE (15-20 MIN) SESSION 1. PERSPECTIVES FROM PROVOSTS/THE ACADEMY (8:30-9:45 AM) HARPER CENTER 104 (tentative ~ mas. 250 for theater style) A panel of provosts/chief academic officers provide a range of perspectives toward academic freedom and freedom of expression in the classroom and on campus more broadly. What are the key risks to the integrity of academe, both in the classroom and in research programs? What is the role of academic leadership in building constructive and inclusive discourse on campus? Proposed panelists or guest speakers: © Provosts: © Daniel Diermeier (confirmed—potential facilitator) © Geoff Stone (confirmed) © Todd Diacon, Kent State (confirmed) ‘4 Lof2CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT © Daniel Myers, Marquette University in Milwaukee (confirmed) 15 MIN BREAK (9:45-10:00 AM) SESSION If: ADMINISTRATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON STUDENT LIFE AND PROGRAMMING (10:00- 11:00 AM) HARPER CENTER 104 (sentative — max. 250 for theater style) A panel discussion about the roles and responsibilities of administrators in responding to issues of free expression, not only in crises, but also through programming. How do administrators respond to perceived controversy? How docs an institution train and prepare students for a culture of free expression? How are students reacting? What policies and procedures are effective in creating the circumstances that allow for debate and dissent? Possible panelists/speakers: © Michele Rasmussen © Leaders from Purdue University involved in their newly introduced student orientation program 15 MIN BREAK (11:00-11:15 AM) SESSION II: PRESIDENTS PANEL (11:15-12:30 PM) HARPER CENTER 104 (sentative ~ max. 250 for theater style) A panel of presidents discuss what they and their institutions are doing to develop inclusive cultures supportive of free expression. How do they see the principles of free expression aligning with other institutional priorities, such as safety and security, and diversity? What are the keys to providing clear leadership on these matters? Proposed panelists: © President Zimmer (confirmed—likely facilitator) Walter M. Kimbrough, Dillard University (HBCU) (confirmed) Laurie Patton, Middlebury College (confirmed) ‘Ana Mari Cauce, University of Washington (confirmed) John DeGioia, Georgetown University (response pending) OPTIONAL LUNCH (12:30-1:30 PM) IDA NOYES CLOISTER CLUB (tentative ~ max. 250 for banquet) Closing remarks 4 2of2