NoIndoctrination.org - Academic Freedom

"Academic freedom is crucial to the integrity of an educational institution. The University insists on the protection of the academic freedom. Faculty and students must be free to examine all pertinent data, to question assumptions, to be guided by the evidence of scholarly research, ..."

"As a teacher, the professor encourages the free pursuit of learning in students. The professor holds before them the best scholarly standards of his or her discipline. The professor demonstrates respect for the student as an individual, and adheres to the proper role as intellectual guide and counselor. The professor makes every reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and to assure that the evaluation of students reflects their true merit. The professor respects the confidential nature of the relationship between professor and student. The professor avoids any exploitations of students for private advantage and acknowledges significant assistance from them. The professor protects their academic freedom."

Florida State University

http://www.fsu.edu/Books/Faculty-Handbook/Ch7/Ch7.53.html

"Academic freedom and responsibility are essential to the full development of a true university and apply to teaching, research, and creative activity. In the development of knowledge, research endeavors, and creative activities, a university faculty must be free to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and scholarly criticism and to examine ideas in an atmosphere of freedom and confidence. A similar atmosphere is required for university teaching. Consistent with the exercise of academic responsibility, an instructor must have freedom in the classroom to discuss academic subjects. The university student must likewise have the opportunity to study a full spectrum of ideas, opinions, and beliefs, so that the student may acquire maturity for analysis and judgment. Objective and skillful exposition of such subject matter is the duty of every instructor."

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