To: All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Chancellor Herman" <chancellor@uiuc.edu>

Reply-To: chancellor@uiuc.edu
 Subject: MASSMAIL - Respect and Civility within the Campus Community

DATE:  August 23, 2006

TO:    Undergraduate and Graduate Students

FROM:  Richard Herman, Chancellor
       Renee Romano, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

RE:    Respect and Civility within the Campus Community


   As the new academic year begins, we remind you that it is each of our 
responsibility to treat others with civility.  The campus community is a 
remarkable array of ideas, cultures and experiences.  In your time at 
Illinois, you will learn from these ideas and experiences but in the 
process, may encounter people who have views that are different from 
yours.  The University values this diversity and works to create a 
welcoming atmosphere--where ideas are discussed and debated in respectful 
ways.  Unfortunately, some people choose to treat others with disrespect, 
intolerance and even hate.

   Speech and expression are our rights, and the Student Code guarantees 
that members of the campus community are able to discuss issues and 
express views, as long as they are not in violation of law and do not 
disrupt the operation of the University or interfere with the rights of 
others.  This is the foundation of a world class academic community such 
as ours.  When viewpoints are debated openly and civilly, truth will 
eventually emerge.  We are confident that we as individuals and as a 
university will always be made wiser and stronger by debate.

   Your educational experience at Illinois will be much richer, because of 
the many and varied viewpoints you will encounter in your time here.  We 
encourage you to reach out to classmates and others who might introduce 
you to new ideas and experiences and with whom you might share your own 
ideas.

   We wish you a successful and rewarding academic year.This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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