Academia's primary mission is the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge in a free, neutral, and unbiased manner. The expression of dissenting opinions is crucial to this mission and to achieve a well-examined understanding of the world. Thus, "Institutional Neutrality" is a guiding principle that states institutions of higher education "cannot take collective action on the issues of the day." To take such actions will endanger the university's mission, since it will inhibit the expression of dissenting opinions. In this document, the Martin Center recommends steps colleges, universities, and policymakers can take in adopting policies to establish and maintain institutional neutrality.