New York University

http://www.nyu.edu/academic.appointments/faculty.html

• II. The Case for Academic Freedom: "Academic freedom is essential to the free search for truth and its free expression. Freedom in research is fundamental to the advancement of truth. Freedom in teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the teacher in teaching and of the student in learning."
• IV. Academic Freedom: "Teachers are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subject, but they should not introduce into their teaching controversial matter that has no relation to their subject."

North Carolina State University

http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/prr/faculty_rights.htm

• "University policies and procedures exist to insure academic freedom for its faculty and students in an atmosphere of unfettered inquiry, open discussion, and free expression of ideas [Section 600(1-3) of The Code] All members of the university community share responsibility for maintaining an environment in which academic freedom flourishes, one that is free from internal or external restraints on academic endeavors, and one that respects the rights of each member of the academic community."
• "The exercise of academic freedom implies specific faculty responsibilities. Faculty have the responsibility
  1. to pursue excellence, intellectual honesty, and professionalism in conducting research, teaching, extension/outreach, and public and institutional service,
  2. as educators. to discuss ideas consistent with the discipline and professional expertise,
  3. to maintain professional competence and relevance,
  4. to encourage students and colleagues to engage in intellectual discourse and inquiry,
  5. to evaluate student and colleague performance and achievement on a scholarly basis, and to differentiate official duties as faculty and public servants from personal activities as citizens."

• "The freedom of a faculty and students to examine, to question, to pursue any area of knowledge is critical to the educational mission of any university."

North Dakota State University

http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/325.htm
Under Academic Freedom (3. Students)

• "Students are entitled to be taught by unfettered teachers and to have access to all information pertinent to their subjects of study. Moreover, they have a right to intellectual disagreement with their instructors and their associates and to question them without fear or recrimination or punishment."

Northern Illinois University

http://www3.niu.edu/u_council/ethicstate.htm

• "As teachers, faculty encourage the free pursuit of learning in their students. They hold before them the best scholarly and ethical standards of their discipline. Faculty demonstrate respect for student as individuals and adhere to their proper roles as intellectual guides and counselors. Faculty make every reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and to ensure that their evaluations of students reflect each students true merit. ...They protect their [students'] academic freedom."

Northern Virginia Community College

http://www.nv.cc.va.us/resources/stuhandbook/1999/faculty.htm
From the Student Handbook
Faculty Responsibilities and Obligations
Functions and Duties of the Faculty

• C. "Teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts"
• H. "Adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures and regulations"

• "To ensure instructional programs marked by excellence, the Virginia Community College System supports the concept of academic freedom. In the development of knowledge, research endeavors, and creative activities, College faculty and students must be free to cultivate a spirit of inquiry and scholarly criticism. Faculty members are entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects, but they should be careful not to introduce teaching matters which have no relation to their field. Faculty and students must be able to examine ideas in an atmosphere of freedom and confidence and to participate as responsible citizens in community affairs."

• "As teachers, faculty members encourage the free pursuit of learning in their students. Faculty members hold before them the best scholarly standards of their discipline. Faculty members demonstrate respect for the student as an individual, and they adhere to their proper role as intellectual guide and counselor. Faculty members make every effort to foster honest academic conduct and to assure that students' evaluations reflect the students' true merit. Faculty members respect the confidential nature of the relationship between faculty member and student. They avoid any exploitation, harassment, or discriminatory treatment of students. Faculty members acknowledge significant academic or scholarly assistance from students. Faculty members protect students' academic freedom."

Northwestern University

http://www.northwestern.edu/provost/faculty/handbook.pdf (page 7)

• "Northwestern University subscribes to the principles of academic freedom stated by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)..."