Residential Faculty Policies Language on

Academic Freedom

 

Section 3.1.  Instructional Rights/Academic Freedom

Faculty members are entitled to academic freedom in the classroom in discussion and method of presentation of the subject taught, provided that the faculty member informs the students that the views presented are those of the member. However, academic freedom also implies that reasonable alternative views will be presented. Reasonableness should also be exercised by the member in meeting institutional/community responsibilities.  Instructors will recommend the appropriate textbooks, and subjects or areas of concern.  The instructors shall maintain the right and responsibility to determine grades and other evaluations of students.

 

1.2.5.  Faculty Governance

1.2.5.1.

Faculty governance is a process determined by the Residential Faculty.  It is understood that Residential Faculty has primary responsibility for such fundamental areas as curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, faculty status, and those aspects of student life which relate to the educational process.

 
Link to the American Association of University Professor's Academic Freedom Information