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.
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