Removal of Baylor University Professor Marc Ellis
Disciplinary charges which Baylor University has brought against Professor Marc Ellis and about his removal from his teaching and administrative duties without a hearing.
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Police Force used on University of California Campuses against Peace Protestors
Letter to University of California President Mark G. Yudof regarding police violence toward the campus communities engaged in peaceful protest on university campuses.
Assembly of Turkish-American Associations Allegations that Keith Watenpaugh Defamed Organization
Letter to Assembly of Turkish-American Associations President Ergun Kirlikovali regarding allegations that Prof. Keith Watenpaugh had defamed the organization.
Response by Yale University Provost to July 5 Letter
Letter from Yale University Provost Peter Salovey regarding CAF's request for an investigation into possible improper government influence on the University's 2006 decisoin not to hire Juan Cole.
Government Investigation into Juan Cole May Have Influenced Yale University Position
Letter to Yale University's president and provost asking for an investigation into possible improper government influence on or communication regarding the university's 2006 decision not to hire Professor Juan Cole, as recommended by two departments. A June 15, 2011 New York Times article indicated that during that same time period the Bush administration was apparently seeking to have the CIA collect and provide information that might be used to discredit him.
Allegations against Claremont McKenna College Professor Bassam Frangieh that Appeared in Local Publications
Letter to Claremont McKenna Vice President Gregory D. Hess regarding allegations made against Professor Bassam Frangieh in articles that appeared in at least two local publications. The allegations and the resulting calls for Professor Frangieh’s dismissal threaten not only the right to free speech but also the principles of academic freedom.
Prosecutor Decision to Bring Misdemeanor Conspiracy Charges against 11 UC Irvine Students for Protesting Israeli Ambassador Speech
Letter to Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas expressing concern about the decision to bring misdemeanor conspiracy charges against eleven university students in connection with their disruption of a speech by Israeli ambassador Michael Oren at UC Irvine on February 8, 2010.
Turkish Coalition of America Lawsuit against University of Minnesota Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Letter to the Turkish Coalition of America on its decision to file a lawsuit against the University of Minnesota and its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, allegedly prompted by the Center’s listing of the organization’s website as an “unreliable” source with respect to the history of Armenians in the final years of the Ottoman Empire.
Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 315 (SR315)
Letter to Pennsylvania senators regarding senate resolution 315. In its current state, SR315 threatens academic freedom and freedom of expression by deploying an overly broad and vague definition of anti-Semitism. In addition, SR315 makes unsupported and inaccurate allegations against a number of universities and colleges, as well as against unnamed departments of Middle Eastern studies.
Concern about the university’s response to the disruptive behavior of 11 students during a public talk by Ambassador Michael Oren
Letter to University of California, Irvine Chancellor Michael V. Drake expressing concern about the university's disproportionate response (severe disciplinary action and possible criminal prosecution) to the disruptive behavior of 11 students during a public talk by Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren on February 8, 2010.
Protesting the decision to remove all images of Mohammed from Jyette Klausen’s book The Cartoons that Shook the World
CAF-endorsed open letter to Yale University President Richard Levin and members of the Yale Corporation written by the National Coalition Against Censorship protesting the decision to remove all images of Mohammed from Jyette Klausen's forthcoming book The Cartoons that Shook the World published by Yale University Press.
Alleged misconduct and investigation of sociology professor William Robinson
Letter to University of California, Santa Barbara Academic Senate Chair Joel Michaelsen regarding the alleged misconduct and investigation of sociology professor William Robinson.
Response from John Bassett to April 23, 2009 letter
Response from John Bassett to April 23, 2009 letter regarding the cancellation of Professor Norman Finkelstein's lecture at Clark University.
Cancellation of Professor Norman Finkelstein’s lecture at Clark University
Letter to John Bassett, President Clark University on the cancellation of Professor Norman Finkelstein's lecture at Clark University. [Reply received on April 29, 2009.]
Response from Leon Botstein to March 4, 2009 letter
Response from Leon Botstein to March 4, 2009 letter regarding the decision not to renew Joel Kovel’s appointment as Distinguished Professor of Social Studies at Bard College.
Decision not to renew Joel Kovel’s appointment at Bard College
CAF expresses concern about the circumstances surrounding the administration’s decision not to renew Joel Kovel’s appointment as Distinguished Professor of Social Studies at Bard College. [Response from President Leon Botstein received March 9, 2009.]
Professor Mahmoud Abossowa visa request
Letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the State Department’s failure to respond in a timely fashion to the visa request of Professor Mahmoud Abossowa.
Treatment of Dr. Sherifa Zuhur by the U.S. Army War College
Letter to LTG Robert M. Williams, Commandant U.S. Army War College regarding the treatment of Dr. Sherifa Zuhur.
Fulbright grants for Palestinian students living in the Gaza Strip
Joint letter with Human Rights Watch and the American Anthropological Association to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding Fulbright grants for Palestinian students living in the Gaza Strip.
Removal of Dr. Cris Toffolo as Director of the Justice and Peace Studies Program
Letter to Father Dennis Dease, President University of St.Thomas regarding the removal of Dr. Cris Toffolo as Director of the Justice and Peace Studies Program.
Cancelled forum with John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt
Letter to Marshall M. Bouton, President The Chicago Council on Global Affairs regarding cancelled forum with John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt.
Tenure case of Professor Norman G. Finkelstein.
Letter to the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, President De Paul University regarding the tenure of Professor Norman G. Finkelstein. [Previous letter sent April 10,2007]
Concern over US Commission on Civil Rights Report “Campus Anti-Semitism” and their report on its findings and recommendations
Letter to the US Commission on Civil Rights expressing our grave concern with aspects both of the briefing report titled “Campus Anti-Semitism,” released by the United States Commission on Civil Rights earlier this year, and of the “Findings and Recommendations of the United States Commission on Civil Rights Regarding Campus Anti-Semitism,” dated April 3, 2006.
Broad assault on education systems in the West Bank and Gaza Strip
Letter to Israeli and American officials regarding the broad assault on education systems in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Tenure denial for Norman Finkelstein
Letter to the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, President De Paul University regarding tenure denial for Norm Finkelstein.