Free Speech Symposium (Virtual)
Now Offered Virtually!
Sept. 17-18, 2025
2:00-4:00 p.m. ET each day
What is the Free Speech Symposium?
This two-day, four hour virtual program will equip campus professionals with the legal context, practical tools, and strategic insight needed to navigate freedom of expression across diverse campus environments. Through engaging sessions, you’ll strengthen your ability to support student voices while collaborating effectively with key campus partners. Don’t miss this essential opportunity to lead confidently in today’s evolving dialogue on free expression.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending the NACA Free Speech Symposium, participants will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of legal precedents that influence previous and current frameworks of freedom of expression in higher education.
- Develop tools and strategies to navigate freedom of expression on various types of campuses.
- Determine appropriate professional roles in supporting students and student organizations, as well as additional personnel or departments who can aid in navigating freedom of expression for the campus community.
Schedule
Wednesday, September 17
2:00 - 4:00PM ET (1-3 CT, 12-2 MT, 11-1 PT)
- Welcome
- Creating Campus Communities While Balancing Free Speech -
Dr. Quantá Taylor, Assistant Dean/Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs at the University of Louisville - Legal Frameworks and Precedent Related to Free Speech on Campuses - Dr. Marc Shook, Ph.D., J.D. - Associate Vice President, Dean of Students, Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the University of South Carolina
Thursday, September 18
2:00 - 4:00PM ET (1-3 CT, 12-2 MT, 11-1 PT)
- De-escalation Practices - Jason Meier - Associate Dean for Student Engagement at Harvard University
- Expert Panel Discussion