Israel on Campus Hotline

“The freedom to teach and to learn depends upon the creation of appropriate conditions and opportunities on the campus as a whole as well as in classrooms and lecture halls. All members of the academic community share the responsibility for securing and sustaining the general conditions conducive to this freedom.”

— Princeton University Code of Conduct

Purpose

For decades, university and college campuses have been uniquely recognized as the true bastion of free expression.  Yet, on occasions when people are silenced or intimidated in the classroom or on campus, universities fall short in upholding their responsibility to promote a vibrant marketplace of ideas and rich learning experiences.

While most universities have established grievance procedures, students, faculty, and campus professionals have shared their concern that these procedures are antiquated and not perceived as credible or effective mechanisms to seek redress or to report problems on campus.

To gain a better understanding of the scope of these problems, provide support for the campus community, and better connect students to their local campus and community professionals (e.g. Hillel, JCRC, or faculty member), the Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) has created the Israel on Campus Hotline.

ICC Hotline.

Use the Hotline to Report: 

  • Instances of intimidation on campus where one is discouraged from expressing their personal beliefs or perspectives about Israel
  • University policies that present barriers to study in Israel or inhibit expression about Israel
  • Faculty intimidation or harassment because of one’s personal beliefs or perspectives on Israel
  • Curricular bias against Israel

Don’t use the Hotline for:

General Israel programming information, travel opportunities including birthright israel, or other Israel information.

What to Expect:

Upon receiving a report, ICC staff or a member organization with specialized training will conduct a thorough review.  Though we anticipate that many reports will not prompt further action, the information provided will be entered into a national database tracking anti-Israel activity on campus.  For those cases warranting further action, the Hotline will connect national, local and campus resources to assist and support complainants.

Students using the Hotline are also strongly encouraged to submit a complaint in accordance with the campus grievance process when appropriate.

Please note: All information received will be regarded as confidential unless authorized by complainant.  The Israel on Campus Coalition (ICC) will provide assistance and support to the complainant, but cannot guarantee the satisfactory resolution of any specific grievance. The ICC is not, does not, nor cannot offer any legal advice or guidance. 

Call or e-mail the hotline at 1-866-241-8303 or hotline@israelcc.org or contact us online.
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