Academic Freedom and Responsibility. 6.1 The University and United Academics agree that academic freedom is essential to the mission of the University and that providing an environment of free and honest inquiry is essential to its functioning. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit or abridge any individual's right to free speech or to infringe upon the academic freedom of any member of the University community.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. 5.1 The University of South Florida affirms the principles of academic freedom and responsibility, which are rooted in a conception of the University as a community of scholars united in the pursuit of truth and wisdom in an atmosphere of tolerance and freedom.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. 5.1 The Florida Gulf Coast University affirms the principles of academic freedom and responsibility, which are rooted in a conception of the University as a community of scholars united in the pursuit of truth and wisdom in an atmosphere of tolerance and freedom.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. Section 1. Purpose Recognizing that the free search for truth and the expression of diverse opinions are essential to a democratic society, both the District and the Federation will strive to promote and to protect academic freedom.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. Consistent with the exercise of academic responsibility, Faculty shall have freedom to present and discuss their own academic subjects, frankly and forthrightly, without fear of censorship, and to select instructional materials and determine grades in accordance with Board policies. Objective and skillful exposition of such subject matter, including the acknowledgment of a variety of scholarly opinions, is the duty of every Faculty member. Faculty members shall also be free to engage in scholarly and creative activity and publish the results in a manner consistent with their professional obligations and Board policies. Academic freedom is accompanied by the obligation of Faculty members to exercise intellectual honesty, critical self-discipline, and judgment in using, extending, and transmitting knowledge. Faculty members shall respect students as individuals, evaluating them for their academic performance, and avoid any exploitation of students. When Faculty members speak or act as private persons, they shall avoid creating the impression that they speak or act for the Board.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. The parties seek to educate young people in the democratic tradition, to xxxxxx recognition of individual awareness of the respect for the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and to instill appreciation of the value of individual personality. It is recognized that these democratic values can best be transmitted in an open atmosphere which is free from artificial restraints with free inquiry and learning; and in which academic freedom for teacher and student is encouraged, provided the Board adopted curriculum, philosophy, and course of study are adhered to. The professional employee has the right to express his/her point of view provided his/her students understand that it is the teacher’s opinion and not as an authoritative statement. Statements that are personal opinion (religion, politics, and sexual orientation) should be shared with extreme caution. It is recognized that employees do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gates. However, that does not mean that employee’s right to free speech is without limits. Speech or expression that is disruptive, detracts from the educational process, violates right to privacy of staff or students, violates the Idaho Educator Code of Ethics, and has little regard for the mores of the community is prohibited.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. 6.1.1 The Board and the Association subscribe to the following statement which sets forth principles of academic freedom and associated responsibilities of individual faculty members: The faculty member is entitled to full freedom in research and or other scholarly or creative activities and in the publication or presentation of the results, subject to adequate performance of the faculty member’s other academic duties; but research for pecuniary return should be based upon an understanding with the authorities of the institution. The faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing and presenting the course subject, with limitations defined by professional judgment and expertise. However, the faculty member should be careful not to introduce into the teaching controversial matters which have no relation to the course subject. Academic freedom also encompasses the freedom to address any matter of institutional policy or action whether or not as a member of any agency of institutional governance. Faculty have the freedom to address the larger community with regard to any social, political, economic, or other interest. In relations with the public, they should make it clear at all times whether they speak as private citizens, as experts on the subject in question, or as institutional spokesperson. Both within and outside the classroom, the faculty should exhibit the accuracy, restraint, and respect for the opinions of others appropriate to educators and persons of learning.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. 6.1 Institutions of higher education operate for the common good to ensure the preservation and advancement of knowledge through its creation and dissemination and not to further the interest of either the individual faculty member or the institution as a whole. The common good thus depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility. The parties endorse the principles and standards of academic freedom and academic responsibility as generally and traditionally accepted in institutions of higher education. The parties agree to promote public understanding and support of academic freedom and agreement upon procedures to assure academic freedom in colleges and universities. Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good and not to further the interests of either the individual teacher or the institution as a whole. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.
Academic Freedom and Responsibility respect for the opinions of others, and should make every effort to indicate when he/she is not an institutional spokesman. Institutions of higher education are committed to the search for truth and knowledge and to contribution to the solution of problems and controversies.
