Chaos at Serbian Universities is Unimaginable in America
The following text is by a colleague from an American university. Responding to my text 'What is a man without a function,' he said I could use it in any way. I suggested he publish the text in 'Politika,' and he accepted, but later withdrew, explaining, 'I am too old to risk some fools attacking me or my family at home or through social media.' Respecting his position, while convinced the text has a sobering effect, I decided to publish it here in full, omitting only his personal details and information about the university where he was employed.
TL;DR
- Political activity is strictly forbidden on US university campuses.
- University rectors are selected by a Board of Trustees, not professors, and are evaluated based on academic ranking and funding acquisition.
- Engaging in politics can lead to immediate dismissal for rectors, deans, and professors.
- Student protests that disrupt university operations or cause damage are met with strict enforcement of rules and potential dismissal.
- While US law guarantees freedom of speech, this freedom is limited within the context of university operations, which are governed by specific institutional rules.