Protection of Faculty Members. A Faculty Member shall not be subject to any adverse action affecting the Faculty Member's employment status with the District:
(a) For exercising the freedom to examine or endorse unpopular or controversial ideas either in classroom teaching or in discussions with students as is appropriate to the course content, or in academic research or publication. Nonetheless, the Faculty Member shall attempt to be accurate, objective, and respectful of the opinions of others.
(b) For selecting or recommending the selection of instructional materials for courses which may contain unpopular or controversial ideas.
(c) For speaking or writing as a citizen, provided (1) that the Faculty Member recognizes the special obligations of a member of the education profession, and (2) that the Faculty Member clearly indicates that he or she is not speaking for the College or the District.
(d) Concerning librarians, for making available the library's books and materials presenting all points of view including library materials of interest, information, and enlightenment without regard to the race or nationality or the social, political, or religious views of the authors.
Protection of Faculty Members. A. A faculty member shall not be subject to an adverse action affecting the faculty member’s hiring, promotion, or employment status with the District for any of the following:
1. For exercising the freedom to examine, explore, or endorse unpopular or controversial ideas either in the classroom teaching or in discussion with students outside the classroom or in academic research or publication.
2. For selecting or recommending the selection of instructional materials for courses which may contain unpopular or controversial ideas.
3. For selecting, recommending or making available the books and materials presenting all points of view including materials of interest, information, and enlightenment without regard to class, race, ethnicity, or social, political, or religious views of the author.
4. For speaking or writing as a citizen, when the faculty member indicates that he/she is not speaking for the District.
B. The District and the Guild shall be committed to the principles of due process and to resolving performance problems at the informal level, whenever possible. However, when a problem persists, despite efforts to remediate the issue(s), the faculty member may be subject to discipline. Discipline shall be administered in a timely manner in accordance with the California Education Code, including but not limited to sections 87666 to 87683 and 87732 to 87737. A faculty member shall not be reprimanded, suspended, or dismissed without just cause. If the District requests a meeting with a faculty member which could result in the discipline of the faculty member, the District will notify the faculty member of his/her right to have a Guild representative at the meeting.
Protection of Faculty Members. A. The College hereby assures faculty members that it will put its full support behind the procedures and policies contained in this Article. The College and the faculty members recognize a mutual responsibility for the enforcement of such policies. It is also agreed that such policies will be enforced fairly and consistently without favoritism due to age, sex, race, marital status, height, weight, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability unrelated to the person’s ability to do his/her job. It is recognized and agreed that there is a continuing need to review faculty protection policies and procedures and, to this end, the parties may utilize the procedure contained in Article VII.D for ongoing study and review of such policies.
B. Any case of assault on a faculty member will be promptly reported to the College. The College will render all reasonable assistance to the faculty member (excluding legal counsel) in connection with the handling of the incident by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
C. In the case of an assault by a student on a faculty member causing injury for which workers’ compensation is paid, the College will pay the difference between workers’ compensation and the faculty member’s regular salary for the period of disability, not to exceed three (3) years or the term of employment, whichever is the shorter period of time.
D. The College will provide at least one (1) security person at the College when classes and counseling or advising sessions are officially scheduled.
Protection of Faculty Members. A Faculty Member shall not be subject to any adverse action affecting the Faculty Member's employment status with the District:
(a) For exercising the freedom to examine or endorse unpopular or controversial ideas either in classroom teaching or in discussions with students as is appropriate to the course content, or in academic research or publication. Nonetheless, the Faculty Member shall attempt to be accurate, objective, and respectful of the opinions of others.
(b) For selecting or recommending the selection of instructional materials for courses which may contain unpopular or controversial ideas.
(c) For speaking or writing as a citizen, provided (1) that the Faculty Member recognizes the special obligations of a member of the education profession, and (2) that the Faculty Member clearly indicates that he or she is not speaking for the College or the District.
(d) Concerning librarians, for making available the library's books and materials presenting all points of view including library materials of interest, information, and enlightenment without regard to the race or nationality or the social, political, or religious views of the authors. specific course of instruction:
(a) Political participation as a citizen at times when a Faculty Member is required to render service to the District.
(b) Posting of political circulars or petitions on District premises, except on College bulletin boards set aside for that purpose; the use of District mail service for the distribution of political materials; interference for political purposes with District employees who are rendering service to the District; or the solicitation of students for political purposes, except that Faculty Members may encourage students to participate in political activities of the students' choice.
Protection of Faculty Members
