An open hearing for the proposed Interpretative Guidelines on Open Expression is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The Committee on Open Expression was established as a standing committee of the University Council to ensure openness and effectiveness of channels of communication among members of the University community on questions of common interest. Among its responsibilities is the interpretation of the Guidelines on Open Expression.

The committee has been deeply engaged in interpreting the current guidelines in a manner that provides an operational framework for the University community. A draft of that interpretation is linked here: https://upenn.box.com/s/we501s4lzpiuediwnjjlh798ohgckv5s.

As per the Guidelines on Open Expression (IV.B.1), an open hearing must be held on any proposed interpretation of the existing language to receive views of individuals or groups. The committee plans to hold an open hearing on Wednesday, April 26 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to create a forum for listening prior to finalizing the interpretation of the Guidelines on Open Expression.

Persons requesting to speak will be limited to five minutes. Comments in writing, limited to 500 words, will also be accepted by email to senate@pobox.upenn.edu through Wednesday, April 26, at 4:30 p.m.

How to join:

In-Person: Williams Hall, Room 205

Via Zoom: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/93654162555?pwd=b2xnMFpVYXRUQnlRYnZaWEF2WDlnUT09

Via Phone: (646) 558 8656, Meeting ID: 936 5416 2555, Passcode: 979722