The issue of freedom of speech on college and university campuses has captured the interest of the nation and attracted considerable media attention. As board members and institutional leaders address the difficult questions that arise in relation to this controversial issue, they need to balance the competing tensions between individual freedom and expectations of civility and safety. This publication explains the context of the issue and explores the related tensions, identifies key points of consensus about the boundaries of freedom of speech, and provides specific guidelines for consideration by governing boards and the senior administrators who work with them.