Academic Freedom

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Document Number: FacHR--103
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: VP for Academic Affairs
Date Last Updated: 06/11/2018
Primary Author: VP for Academic Affairs
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 01/18/2012
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General Description

Description:
Information about academic freedom relative to HR policy.

Purpose:
Delineation of HR policy.

Scope:
All faculty, staff, and administrators

Responsibility:
Human Resources
VP for Academic Affairs
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Requirements

Relevant Knowledge:
Current University policy

Terms and Definitions:
Additional training
Corrective Action
Loss of privilege, general
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Policy Provisions

1. Academic Freedom

Members of the faculty of Cumberland University are granted academic freedom to follow the quest for truth and to interpret their understanding of that truth to students. They shall be free to speak, write, or act as citizens without institutional censorship or discipline with the understanding, however, that as academic stewards of the University, they should remember that the public may judge their professions and the institution by their utterances; hence, they should at all times be accurate, they should show respect for the opinions of others, they should exercise appropriate restraint, and they should make every effort to indicate that they do not speak for the University. Faculty can provide divergent and challenging views without imposing one’s own personal views. Faculty should at all times be supportive of Cumberland University Mission.

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Performance Evaluation

Performance Metrics:
Compliance with standard policy and procedure

Consequences:
Further training
Loss of privileges
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Subject Experts

The following may be consulted for additional information.

VP for Academic Affairs

Director of Human Resources