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The long-running discussion about academic freedom at American universities must be broadened to encompass a new approach to rights and responsibilities in the academy. If colleges and universities are to fulfill their mission, then all stakeholders must take a responsible approach to ensuring that the environment in which students learn, teachers teach and academics conduct research is hospitable to the open, challenging and tolerant discourse on which the human mind thrives. This publication assesses the current climate and sets forth recommendations for enhancing the university climate.