121 Faculty Members Showed Support For SJP

Feb. 21, 2017 – Faculty members wrote an open letter expressing their concerns about a lack of free speech and academic freedom on campus. The letter insisted that the charges be dropped against Lurie, that SJP be allowed to proceed, that a new demonstration policy be instituted immediately, and that the Student Conduct Disciplinary process be immediately reviewed and revised. There was eventually a closed-door hearing held to discuss Lurie’s disciplinary charges. Dean Eldredge notified Lurie that she would not be allowed to have representation in her hearing. Lurie left her hearing in protest and was sanctioned with an official warning as a result.