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Rochester Conversations

Explore the University’s commitment to a culture of thoughtful discussion and open dialogue.

Rochester Conversations is our values-based approach to balancing freedom of expression with campus and academic life.

We’re embracing open dialogue that starts with respect, empathy, and compassion. We’re promoting new opportunities to engage with a range of perspectives on critical issues. And, we’re revisiting policies and guidelines so our community knows how to best participate in these conversations.

It’s more than a talking point—it’s a recommitment.

Learn more about the Rochester Conversations mission

We must find ways to engage our communities and learn to talk across our differences. Higher education is meant to be a context where such discussions can happen, a ‘marketplace of ideas.’

Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, University President

Policies and principles

We’ve introduced updated policies to provide clarity and set expectations for campus discourse.