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This panel will offer a cross disciplinary space to discuss the nature of the Canadian university and its societal mission for the common good. Historical, social, and philosophical antecedents and perspectives will be offered. This panel will identify some of the fundamental defining features and governing principles of the university as a social entity, a philosophical idea and an education space. Attention will be given to the significance of collegial self- governance within the university to achieving its mission. This will involve a discussion of  key feature of features of Canadian universities including academic freedom, free inquiry, and institutional autonomy among others. Our focus is also on the collegium or ‘community of scholars’ and its role in protecting and stewarding the university as an institution for the common good. Ultimately, the implications for equity, diversity, inclusion and democratic participation in Canadian universities will be canvassed.

Panelists:

Paul Tarc, Professor, Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Education, Western University

Mario Di Paolantonio, Associate Professor, Philosophy of Education, Faculty of Education, 91ÑÇÉ«

Aparna Mishra Tarc, Associate Professor, Literary Humanities in Education, Faculty of Education, 91ÑÇÉ«

Theresa Shanahan, Professor, Higher Education; Education Law & policy, Faculty of Education, 91ÑÇÉ«