Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) disseminated a one-pager on supporting scholars under threat. As political hostility toward higher education grows, scholars face mounting risks—from harassment and funding cuts to the politicization of research. The Scholars Strategy Network (SSN) serves as an essential lifeline, equipping academics with tools, training, and connections to navigate these challenges.
Equipping Scholars with Tools and Connections: SSN provides resources, trainings, and partnerships—such as its Scholar Protections page and digital safety workshops—to help academics navigate risks.
Building Community for Resilience and Resistance: SSN fosters supportive networks through chapters, cohorts, and working groups that offer psychological safety and solidarity.
Supporting Scholars Through Real-World Challenges: SSN offers direct assistance when scholars face harassment, funding cuts, or policy attacks, ensuring their voices remain in public discourse.
SSN’s Unique Role: lies in complementing legal and advocacy efforts by creating a lasting infrastructure of relationships, tools, and training that empower scholars to persist and advocate for evidence-based policy.
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