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LEGAL
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6Hx23-3.01
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
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8/21/12
Revision #12-8
6Hx23-3.01
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Academic freedom in the collegiate environment is an essential
component of teaching and learning. Faculty are afforded the freedom
to cultivate a spirit of inquiry in an atmosphere where ideas, opinions
and creativity are valued and scholarly analysis encouraged. Faculty
are free in their classroom, research and public expression to exercise
and embrace academic freedom.
With academic freedom comes academic responsibility.
Faculty
members shall exercise their academic freedom with integrity,
sensitivity, sound judgment, and a conscientious regard for the rights of
others and the best interest of the College.
The Board of Trustees authorizes and directs the President or a
designee to establish College procedures that facilitate the exercise of
academic freedom and responsibility among faculty and students.
Specific Authority: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
Law Implemented: 1001.64(6), (8) & (18), 1012.855, F.S.
History:
Formerly 6Hx23-3-1.01. Readopted 10/25/77. Amended 10/16/90.
Filed 10/16/90. Effective 10/16/90; 5/18/99. Filed - 5/18/99.
Effective - 5/18/99; 8/21/12. Filed – 8/21/12. Effective – 8/21/12.
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