Common use of PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clause in Contracts

PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 4.1 It is recognized by the parties to this Agreement that the essential excellence of the universities is dependent upon maintaining an atmosphere of academic freedom and professional responsibility. To that end, there shall continue in the universities during the term of this Agreement a system of academic tenure, as described below, applicable to all full-time members of the bargaining unit. It is recognized that tenure is granted for the purpose of protecting and nurturing academic freedom and is not a shield for incompetence or failure to perform duties properly assigned. Although no specific tenure quotas are mandated in the universities, the parties recognize that to maintain an effective tenure system and institutional flexibility, tenure is awarded with great care, and is predicated upon departmental goals consistent with long-range institutional needs and plans.

PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 4.1 It is recognized by the parties to this Agreement that the essential excellence of the universities is dependent upon maintaining an atmosphere of academic freedom and professional responsibility. To that end, there shall continue in the universities during the term of this Agreement a system of academic tenure, as described below, applicable to all full-time full -time members of the bargaining unit. It is recognized that tenure is granted for the purpose of protecting and nurturing nurturi ng academic freedom and is not a shield for incompetence or failure to perform duties properly assigned. Although no specific tenure quotas are mandated in the universities, the parties recognize that to maintain an effective tenure system and institutional institutiona l flexibility, tenure is awarded with great care, and is predicated upon departmental goals consistent with long-range long -range institutional needs and plans.