Common use of ACADEMIC FREEDOM Clause in Contracts

ACADEMIC FREEDOM. 7.1 The common good of society depends upon the search for knowledge and its free expression. Academic freedom in universities is essential to both these purposes in the teaching function of the university as well as in its scholarship and research. The Parties agree that they will not infringe or abridge the academic freedom of any Member. Members are entitled, regardless of prescribed doctrine, to the freedom to teach, discuss, carry out research and publish the results thereof, and engage in creative activities. Members shall have the freedom to select, acquire, disseminate, and use documents in the exercise of their responsibilities. 7.2 Members have a duty to exercise academic freedom in a manner consistent with the academic obligations of teachers, scholars, and librarians. These obligations include adherence to Senate and Faculty academic policies and regulations, and workload duties and responsibilities as set out in Articles 16 and 17. 7.3 In exercising academic freedom, Members have a responsibility to respect the academic freedom and rights of other members of the university community. 7.4 Members shall have the freedom to criticize the University and the Association, and freedom from institutional censorship. 7.5 Academic freedom does not require neutrality on the part of the individual, rather, academic freedom makes commitment possible. Academic freedom does not confer legal immunity, nor does it diminish the obligations of Members to meet their duties and responsibilities. Members shall not be hindered or impeded in any way by the University or the Association from exercising their legal rights nor shall they suffer any penalties because of the exercise of such legal rights. 7.6 The censorship of information is inimical to the free pursuit of knowledge. The collection, organization, and dissemination of knowledge will be done freely and without bias in support of the research, teaching, and study needs of the university community. The Parties agree that no censorship based on moral, religious, or political values shall be exercised or allowed against any material which a Member desires to be placed in the library collections of the University.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM. 7.1 12.1 The common good of society depends upon the search for knowledge and its free expression. Academic freedom in universities is essential to both these purposes in the teaching function of the university as well as in its scholarship and research. Academic freedom does not require neutrality on the part of the individual; rather, academic freedom makes commitment possible. 12.2 The Parties agree that Members are entitled, regardless of prescribed doctrine, to freedom in the practice of their professions of teacher and scholar and librarian, freedom in carrying out research and in publishing the results thereof, freedom of teaching and discussion, freedom of creative activity, freedom to select, acquire, disseminate, or use information (including the selection and use of teaching and support materials) in the exercise of their professional responsibilities, freedom to criticize the University and the Association, and freedom from institutional censorship. When expressing opinions in any public forum external to the University, Members shall not purport to speak for the University unless so authorized. 12.3 The Parties agree that Members have a responsibility to respect the academic freedom and rights of other members of the University community. The Parties agree that they will not infringe or abridge the academic freedom of any Member. Members are entitled, regardless of prescribed doctrine, to the freedom to teach, discuss, carry out research and publish the results thereof, and engage in creative activities. Members shall have the freedom to select, acquire, disseminate, and use documents in the exercise of their responsibilities. 7.2 Members have a duty to exercise academic freedom in a manner consistent with the academic obligations of teachers, scholars, and librarians. These obligations include adherence to Senate and Faculty academic policies and regulations, and workload duties and responsibilities as set out in Articles 16 and 17. 7.3 In exercising academic freedom, Members have a responsibility to respect the academic freedom and rights of other members of the university community. 7.4 Members shall have the freedom to criticize the University and the Association, and freedom from institutional censorship. 7.5 Academic freedom does not require neutrality on the part of the individual, rather, academic freedom makes commitment possible. Academic freedom does not confer legal immunity, nor does it diminish the obligations of Members to meet their employment duties and responsibilitiesresponsibilities to the University. Members shall not be hindered or impeded have a duty to exercise academic freedom responsibly and in any way by the University or the Association from exercising a manner that is consistent with their legal rights nor shall they suffer any penalties because of the exercise of such legal rightsacademic and other obligations as teachers, and scholars, and librarians. 7.6 12.4 The Parties agree that the censorship of information is inimical to the free pursuit of knowledge. The collection, organization, and dissemination of knowledge by Members will be done freely and without bias in support of the research, teaching, teaching and study needs of the university University community. The Parties agree that no censorship based on moral, religious, or political values views shall be exercised or allowed against any material which a Member desires to be placed in the library collections of the University.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM. 7.1 The common good University of society depends upon the search for Fraser Valley is committed to the belief that the exchange of knowledge and its free expressionideas in an environment of academic freedom is the indispensable foundation of all education. Academic freedom in universities It is essential to both these purposes in the teaching function of recognized and necessary condition that allows the university as well as in to realize its scholarship mandate, strategic directions and researchlearning outcomes. The Parties agree that they will not infringe or abridge the academic freedom of any Member. Members are entitled, regardless of prescribed doctrine, to the freedom to teach, discuss, carry out research and publish the results thereof, and engage in creative activities. Members shall have the freedom to select, acquire, disseminate, and use documents in the exercise of their responsibilities. 7.2 Members have a duty to exercise academic freedom in a manner consistent with the academic obligations of teachers, scholars, and librarians. These obligations include adherence to Senate and Faculty academic policies and regulations, and workload duties and responsibilities as set out in Articles 16 and 17. 7.3 In exercising academic freedom, Members have a responsibility to respect the academic freedom and rights of other members of the university community. 7.4 Members shall have the freedom to criticize the University and the Association, and freedom from institutional censorship. 7.5 Academic freedom does not require neutrality on the part of the individualindividual faculty member, rathernor does it preclude commitment. Rather, academic freedom makes commitment possible. Academic freedom carries with it the parallel obligation to use that freedom in an honest search for knowledge; it does not confer legal immunityentitle a faculty member to promote hatred or contempt for any social, nor political, national or ethnic group; display incompetence in teaching or scholarship; violate the human rights of students or other persons; or in any way negatively affect the university’s relationship of mutual respect with the Sto:lo people. Academic freedom does it not diminish the obligations obligation of Members faculty members to meet their duties responsibilities to the university. Furthermore, it obligates all members to recognize and responsibilitiessupport the academic freedoms of other members of the university community. Members Academic freedom means that faculty shall not be hindered or impeded in any way for exercising their constitutional rights as citizens, or from expressing opinions about the institution, its administration and the Faculty and Staff Association. It does not, however, constitute legal immunity. Academic Freedom includes the right of faculty members to teach. This includes the right to discuss the curriculum; engage any topic or viewpoint related to the curriculum; to enable free discussion and inquiry of controversial subject matter. The faculty member has the right and responsibility to present controversial subject matter in such a way as to encourage free discussion, inquiry and expression. Academic Freedom and critical inquiry depend on the free and uncensored pursuit of scholarship and the open communication of the results of intellectual investigation. It includes the right of faculty members to full freedom in the pursuit of scholarship and research. Members shall have the right to publicly disclose information about risks to research participants or the general public or threats to the public interest that become known in the course of their research. Academic Freedom includes the right of faculty to read and learn, including the right to access, acquire, and preserve textual, visual, documentary and creative source materials in all forms; and to do so in an environment in which university libraries, archives or other repositories shall not proscribe, remove or censor materials because of doctrinal, prejudicial or partisan reasons. Librarians have a responsibility to protect academic freedom and are entitled to full protection of their own academic freedom. Within the context of their professional responsibility to maintain and develop the University Library holdings and information systems on the basis of the needs of Faculties, Schools, Academic Departments and the financial resources allocated to the Library, Librarians have the right to express their academic judgment in the development of the Library and the obligation to make the collection accessible to all users in accordance with the University Library policies, even if the materials concerned are considered controversial. All employees of UFV are citizens, and are entitled to speak, write or act as citizens, and to express opinions on matters of public interest, without institutional censorship or discipline. However, employees should make every reasonable effort to ensure that when they are expressing personal views, they are not seen as spokespersons or representatives of UFV. Where academic freedom is invoked in defence of a particular practice, an evaluation of the practice shall be undertaken by a community of peers, in this case represented by a six-member Board of Appeal appointed by the University or the Association from exercising their legal rights nor shall they suffer any penalties because of the exercise Fraser Valley Senate. One appointee shall consist of such legal rights. 7.6 the UFV President, or their designate. The censorship balance of information the appointees shall consist of faculty. The procedure to be followed shall be determined by the Senate on recommendation of this committee of peers in each case. Any disciplinary action taken as a result of the above practice is inimical the responsibility of the Employer and is subject to the free pursuit of knowledge. The collection, organization, and dissemination of knowledge will be done freely and without bias in support of the research, teaching, and study needs of the university community. The Parties agree that no censorship based on moral, religious, or political values shall be exercised or allowed against any material which a Member desires to be placed in the library collections of the Universitygrievance procedure.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM. 7.1 The common good of society depends upon the search for knowledge and its free expression. Academic freedom in universities is essential to both these purposes in the teaching function of the university as well as in its scholarship and research. The Parties agree that they will not infringe or abridge the academic freedom of any Member. Members are entitled, regardless of prescribed doctrine, to the freedom to teach, discuss, carry out research and publish the results thereof, and engage in creative activities. Members shall have the freedom to select, acquire, disseminate, and use documents in the exercise of their responsibilities. 7.2 Members have a duty to exercise academic freedom in a manner consistent with the academic obligations of teachers, scholars, and librarians. These obligations include adherence to Senate and Faculty academic policies and regulations, and workload duties and responsibilities as set out in Articles 16 and 17.17.‌ 7.3 In exercising academic freedom, Members have a responsibility to respect the academic freedom and rights of other members of the university community. 7.4 Members shall have the freedom to criticize the University and the Association, and freedom from institutional censorship. 7.5 Academic freedom does not require neutrality on the part of the individual, rather, academic freedom makes commitment possible. Academic freedom does not confer legal immunity, nor does it diminish the obligations of Members to meet their duties and responsibilities. Members shall not be hindered or impeded in any way by the University or the Association from exercising their legal rights nor shall they suffer any penalties because of the exercise of such legal rights. 7.6 The censorship of information is inimical to the free pursuit of knowledge. The collection, organization, and dissemination of knowledge will be done freely and without bias in support of the research, teaching, and study needs of the university community. The Parties agree that no censorship based on moral, religious, or political values shall be exercised or allowed against any material which a Member desires to be placed in the library collections of the University.