alt:
"8. To encourage the widest
diversity of views and to promote a sense of belonging for every member of our community, the College takes collective positions on only those issues that directly affect our academic mission.
To ensure we remain a diverse
community committed to freedom of expression and inquiry, Barnard College avoids actions that may unintentionally silence discourse, dialogue, and debate. The College limits collective statements to those
topics that directly affect the College and our mission. The College refrains from taking official positions or issuing statements on matters of public
concern except to offer sentiments of support for those who are directly
affected or grieving."