Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility Sample Clauses

Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility. (a) General Definition i) Members have a right to academic freedom, which is defined as the freedom, (i) individually or collectively, to acquire, to pursue, to develop, to preserve, and to transmit knowledge through research, study, examination, questioning, discussion, documentation (in all formats), production, creation, teaching, lecturing, writing, and performance, regardless of prescribed or official doctrine and without constriction by institutional censorship; and (ii) to disseminate their opinion(s) on any questions related to their teaching, professional and creative activities, and research both inside and outside the classroom. ii) The parties agree that academic freedom does not require neutrality on the part of the individual. It is furthermore agreed that academic freedom makes intellectual discourse, critique, and commitment possible. (b) The Freedom to Teach and its Responsibilities i) Members teaching courses have the right to the free expression of their views on the subject area and may use and refer to materials and their treatment thereof without reference or adherence to prescribed or official doctrine. ii) In such circumstances, the Member is expected to cover topics according to the Calendar description, to remain up to date in the knowledge of the discipline, to treat students fairly and ethically, and to teach effectively, which includes using fair, reasoned and fact-based arguments and showing a willingness to accommodate the expression of differing points of view. (c) The Freedom to Research and its Responsibilities i) Members have the freedom to carry out scholarly research within areas of their expertise without reference or adherence to prescribed or official doctrine. This also recognizes that Members' expertise can evolve over time in conjunction with new collaborations, combinations of disciplines, emerging theories and areas of interest. ii) Researchers are expected to meet ethical guidelines for work with animal or human subjects in accordance with procedures established by the University’s Research Ethics Board, the regulations and protocols of the University’s Animal Care Committee, and government regulatory bodies. Researchers are expected to deal fairly with colleagues, assistants, and students with whom they conduct research, to carry out the research in the spirit of a genuine search for knowledge, and to base findings upon a critical appraisal of available data and a reasoned analysis of their interpretation. (d)...
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Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility. General Definition 5.01 UTs have a right to academic freedom. Academic freedom does not confer legal immunity, nor does it diminish the responsibility of UTs to fulfil their academic obligations. It is defined as the freedom, individually or collectively, to pursue, to develop and to transmit knowledge through research, study, discussion, The Freedom to Teach, and Its Responsibilities 5.02 UTs teaching courses have the right to the free expression of their views on the subject area, and may use and refer to materials and their treatment thereof without reference or adherence to prescribed doctrine. The Freedom to Research, and Its Responsibilities 5.03 UTs have the freedom to carry out scholarly research within areas of their expertise without reference or adherence to prescribed doctrine. This should not be interpreted to preclude or inhibit the ability of UTs to develop new areas of expertise. The Freedom to Publish, and Its Responsibilities 5.04 UTs have the right to publish the results of their research, without interference or censorship by the institution, its agents, or others. This should not be interpreted as prohibiting the UT from accepting restrictions upon publication as a condition of receiving support for the UT’s research from a sponsor. Freedom of Expression, and Its Responsibilities 5.05 UTs have the right to freedom of expression. Academic Freedom and the Specific Mission of the CMC 5.06 The special mission of the College does not diminish the academic freedom of the UT. Nonetheless, the special mission of the College makes its vulnerable to harm from misunderstandings which may arise from public discussion or publication in areas which speak directly to that special mission. This places on the UT embarking upon such public discussion or publication a somewhat greater responsibility for clarity than might attend similar actions in areas not closely associated with the mission.
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Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility. General Definition The Freedom to Teach, and Its Responsibilities The Freedom to Research, and Its Responsibilities The Freedom to Publish, and Its Responsibilities
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  • 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. 5.2 Academic Freedom is the freedom of an employee to discuss all relevant matters in the classroom, to explore all avenues of scholarship, research, and creative expression, to speak freely on all matters of university governance, and to speak, write, or act as an individual, all without institutional discipline or restraint. 5.3 On the part of an employee, Academic Responsibility implies the honest performance of academic duties and obligations, the commitment to support the responsible exercise of freedom by others, and the candor to make it clear that the individual, while he or she may be freely identified as an employee of the University, he/she is not speaking as a representative of the University in matters of public interest. 5.4 On the part of the University, Academic Responsibility implies a commitment to xxxxxx within the FGCU community a climate favorable to responsible exercise of freedom, by adherence to principles of shared governance, which require that in the development of academic policies and processes, the professional judgments of employees are of primary importance.

  • Joint Responsibility If the Seller determines that the Interface Problem is attributable partially to the design of a Warranted Part and partially to the design of any Supplier Part, the Seller will, if so requested by the Buyer, seek a solution to the Interface Problem through cooperative efforts of the Seller and any Supplier involved. The Seller will promptly advise the Buyer of such corrective action as may be proposed by the Seller and any such Supplier. Such proposal will be consistent with any then existing obligations of the Seller hereunder and of any such Supplier towards the Buyer. Such corrective action, unless reasonably rejected by the Buyer, will constitute full satisfaction of any claim the Buyer may have against either the Seller or any such Supplier with respect to such Interface Problem.

  • Client Responsibility For clarity, the parties agree that in reviewing the documents referred to in clause (b) above, Patheon’s role will be limited to verifying the accuracy of the description of the work undertaken or to be undertaken by Patheon. Subject to the foregoing, Patheon will not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of any application for receipt of an approval by a Regulatory Authority. The Client is solely responsible for the preparation and filing of the application for approval by the Regulatory Authority and any relevant costs will be borne by the Client.

  • University Responsibilities 4.1 The University will provide a room accommodation to The Resident for a period of one academic year or the portion of the academic year remaining when occupancy begins (limited to the subsequent fall and spring semesters) exclusive of the Winter Recess period unless The Resident is assigned to a facility that remains open during this time or is approved to live on-campus during Winter Recess. Services provided by the University begin on the official check-in dates for the specific area and include access to the assigned building and room. 4.2 In accordance with University policy, the University will provide staff that will help facilitate a living experience that complements the academic mission of the University. 4.3 Exclusive of unanticipated weather events and building system failures that may disrupt service and subject to the availability of applicable resources, the University will provide adequate light, heat, electricity, hot water and telecommunication services (limited to video and internet connection) to residents. Student rooms shall be furnished.

  • Employer Responsibility The Employer accepts its responsibility to insure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, reliance on public assistance, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/affectional preference, or any other class or group distinction, as set forth by state or federal anti-discrimination laws, or in Board policy.

  • Responsibility for Content Vendor is solely responsible for administration, content, intellectual property rights, and all materials at Vendor’s website. DIR reserves the right to require a change of listed content if, in the opinion of DIR, it does not adequately represent the Contract.

  • Contractor Responsibility (a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the entire Performance under the Contract regardless of whether the Contractor itself performs. The Contractor shall be the sole point of contact concerning the management of the Contract, including Performance and payment issues. The Contractor is solely and completely responsible for adherence by the Contractor Parties to all applicable provisions of the Contract. (b) The Contractor shall exercise all reasonable care to avoid damage to the State's property or to property being made ready for the State's use, and to all property adjacent to any work site. The Contractor shall promptly report any damage, regardless of cause, to the State.

  • Licensee Responsibilities Licensee is responsible for Licensee’s Users’ compliance with this Agreement. Licensee is responsible for all of Licensee’s uses and accounts. Licensee will be responsible for maintaining the security of Licensee’s accounts, passwords and files. Licensee and Users cannot share Licensee’s accounts or passwords or allow any third party to use Licensee’s accounts or passwords. Licensee will exercise reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized use of the Software.

  • Customer Responsibility You agree that you are responsible for all access to and use of the Service through your account or password(s) and for any fees incurred for the Service, or for software or other merchandise purchased through the Service, or any other expenses incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. You agree that you are responsible for backing up (a) any data you submit, receive or transfer over the Service, including, without limitation, your email; and (b) any data, files, programs, or applications on any device you connect to the Service. You acknowledge that you are aware that content accessible on or through the Service may contain material that is unsuitable for minors (persons under 18 years of age). You agree to supervise usage of your account by minors. You ratify and confirm any obligations incurred by a minor using your account.

  • ACADEMIC FREEDOM Academic freedom shall be guaranteed to all employees, and no special limitation shall be placed upon study, investigation, presentation and interpretation of facts and ideas concerning man, human society, the physical and biological world, and other branches of learning subject to accepted standards of professional responsibility, community standards, and District-approved curriculum. These responsibilities include a commitment to democratic tradition, a concern for the welfare, growth and development of children, and an insistence upon objective scholarship. Employees who create work on their own time, own the right to that work.

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