William W. Van Alstyne

Academic Freedom and the Classified Information System

Executive Order 12356, signed by President Reagan on 2 April 1982, prescribes a system for classifying information on the basis of national security concerns. The order gives unprecedented authority to government officials to intrude at will in controlling academic research that depends on federal support. As such, it poses a serious threat to academic freedom and hence to scientific advances and the national security.

The Supreme Court Speaks to the Untenured: A Comment on Board of Regents V. Roth and Perry V. Sindermann

This paper examines the cases of Board of Regents v. Roth and Perry v. Sindermann to determine their relevance to the efforts of the AAUP. This article suggests that a kind of quasi-tenure was created by the intersection of both opinions.

Comment: Sit-Ins and State Action - Mr. Justice Douglas, Concurring

This analysis of Mr. Justice Douglas’ concurrence in Garner v. Louisiana pays special attention to the lip service Justice Douglas pays to the state action requirement while never fully addressing such an issue.

A Comment on the Interview with UNC President Molly Broad

A commentary on a previous interview with the University of North Carolina President, Molly Broad. Discusses the issue of academic freedom under the First Amendment, and the importance of adhering to tenure standards to protect this academic freedom.