; Whereas, to the contrary, they disrupt the operation of the university and the academic freedom and speech rights of other students; Whereas protecting free speech is foundational to the purpose of a university, which means universities should encourage free and open expression in speech, writing, listening, challenging, and learning, while not shielding students from ideas the university disagrees with or limiting expression on the basis of content; and Whereas a commitment to free speech does not mean universities should tolerate harassment, vandalism, the promotion of violence, the destruction of property, the obstruction of freedom of movement, or other unlawful acts: Now, therefore, be it