Countering Campus Antisemitism 1 Speak Up Forcefully in Condemnation of Antisemitism

Department of Education has made clear in this moment of crisis, colleges and universities that receive federal funding have an obligation under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect Jewish and Israeli students against antisemitic harassment and discrimination when it is based on their shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics. [...] National Strategy calls upon colleges to “issue clear and unwavering statements condemning all forms of hate, including antisemitism, especially in the wake of antisemitic incidents” and to “treat antisemitism with the same seriousness as other forms of hate.” In some cases, speaking up may be required to meet Title VI obligations. [...] Schools should follow the lead of New York University, making clear that non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, student codes of conduct, and residential life policies will be strictly enforced, and disciplinary measures taken in appropriate cases, up to and including suspension and expulsion. [...] In addition to maintaining a strong presence of uniformed and plainclothes UCPD officers at campus rallies and protests, the campus has hired private security for these events, and staff from the Division of Student Affairs regularly attend and monitor all rallies.” This approach can serve as a model for other schools. [...] 8 Define Antisemitism on Campus (the IHRA Definition) Colleges and universities should follow the lead of over 340 institutions of higher education worldwide, including, by way of example only, Florida State University, New York University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Pennsylvania, by adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (“IHRA”) Working Definition of Antisemit.