Navigating Free Speech and Governance in Higher Education

This chapter explores President McGill's response to a congressional inquiry on genocidal speech and its implications for university conduct codes, emphasizing the need for moral clarity over legalistic answers. It further examines governance challenges within university boards, the dynamics of student codes of conduct, and the complexities of addressing issues of diversity and inclusion. The discussion highlights the ongoing pressures elite institutions face regarding free speech and societal expectations amid political tensions.