Common use of Protection of Faculty Members Clause in Contracts

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 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.